NefariousD,

Are you saying the combination of the NightForce +20 MOA short action rail by itself weighs 2lb? or, do you mean the rail + scope weights 2lb? Yes, you are smart to bed it. That is alot of weight up there either way!

Sometimes guys open the holes up for 8-40 screws w/ a heavy scope / base combo on a rifle.

Regards, ultramag44