I picked up the Model 16 today and will shoot it tomorrow. The gunsmith thinks the receiver's screw taps are not inline. To overcome this he tried a picatinny rail and 2 Leupold bases, a Leupold was chosen. A ring is shimmed also. The base closest to the stock hangs over the shell ejection area 1/2". This ring connects to the base where there is no receiver support. Functionally ejected cases clear, and, the bolt handle clears the scope.

It is an odd comparison putting my Leupold mounted Model 14 next to this Model 16 with a set up I've not seen before. Is this Model 16 set up kosher? General use will be hunting, and practicing on a couple boxes per year. Even if sight-in goes well, is vibration going to be an issue?