I have a model 700 remington .270 rifle. I bought a badger ordnance base (306-07F). Badger standard rings. With a Leupold VX3 4.5-14X50mm LR scope. When i move the scope back for proper eye relief it hits the front of the base. I really dont wanna have it sticking to high off the barrel and lose my check weld with to high of rings. I dont know if should order the next ring size up or cut the base off? Somebodys gotta have this problem before, and yes i read the whole post about ring sizing i didnt see a answer. So if you have a idea i would love to hear it. thanks
Rifle Scopes Badger ordinance rings and base question
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Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question
I had the same issue mounting a 1.8x10 USO 44mm OBJ on the same base. I just milled the base off and reparkerized it. I don't know if this will void any kind of warranty that Badger has. You might give them a call and see what they recommend.
Ern
I had the same issue mounting a 1.8x10 USO 44mm OBJ on the same base. I just milled the base off and reparkerized it. I don't know if this will void any kind of warranty that Badger has. You might give them a call and see what they recommend.
Ern
Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question
Yeah, just cut it off in a bandsaw or in the mill - I had to do this before on a friend's rifle, just de-burred and touched it up with some flat black paint.
Yeah, just cut it off in a bandsaw or in the mill - I had to do this before on a friend's rifle, just de-burred and touched it up with some flat black paint.
Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question
Most Badger bases are steel, so cold blueing could do too. That part of the base is not visible anyway since the bell of your scope is right there.
Most Badger bases are steel, so cold blueing could do too. That part of the base is not visible anyway since the bell of your scope is right there.
Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VJJPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">heard those things will rust and fall apart </div></div>
I'm telling Marty
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VJJPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">heard those things will rust and fall apart </div></div>
I'm telling Marty
Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question
Ok men thanks for all your insights, dont underestimate a hacksaw and file. Man it came out perfect, fit like a glove. I will apply some code blue on it and it will look fine. I did make a call to badger as always they are good to deal with he said whack it off wont hurt a thing.
Ok men thanks for all your insights, dont underestimate a hacksaw and file. Man it came out perfect, fit like a glove. I will apply some code blue on it and it will look fine. I did make a call to badger as always they are good to deal with he said whack it off wont hurt a thing.
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