Rifle Scopes EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

[berto255]

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=519551
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http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=327769
(Set up now) Weaver 30mm Tactical 6-Hole Weaver-Style Rings Matte Low with (front) Weaver Top-Mount Scope Base #35M & (rear) Weaver Top-Mount Scope Base #36M

I bought an EGW one piece tactical rail and it was awful. It brought my scope like over a 1/4 of an inch in the front & back (http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=147936).
I really din't like it my chick even didn't rest on the stock. This rail is to high even with low rings.

So what do you guys think?

 

[jdgray]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

You need a tactical stock, with a higher cheek rest, or added cheek riser. Its the nature of the beast, 1 piece 20moa bases are tall. My 0 moa base on my Savage 10FP is taller than I like, without rings my scope sets on it perfect

For my Savage, EGW offers a Heavy Duty base that is lower profile, made of better aluminum, don't see it for your set up however. I'd call EGW, and ask if they offer it for the Weatherby.

 

[cav has been]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

Add a Carsten cheek rest and rock on.

 

[TDaly25]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

I've put EGW Picatinny rails on 5 rifles over the last two weeks and had no problems whatsoever.

 

[wareagle700]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

An eagle stock pack or Karsten cheek rest is a simple fix to that.

 

[astro3006]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

I've used the EGW Picatinny rail, and have good luck with them on 3 of my rifles.

 

[carbinero]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

Sounds to me like you are upset about 2 things: height added by using the EGW, and that you haven't gained much fore/aft adjustability. I would also like to know if certain one piece bases are longer than others. Anyhow, it's probably common knowledge that scopes have different eye relief tolerances, so you may not gain too much in being able to adjust more than "X" amount fore/aft. I read this thread a while back: http://snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1683094 The two piece NF bases look to have about as much fore/aft adjustability as what you currently have. However, you'll also note the difference in manufacturers in height. Notably, if you want a 20 MOA, you'll gain in height, right?

 

[M25BeastShooter]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

EGW rail is a fine part as above, adapt your stock to the good qualities of the rail by adding the cheek rests and you will be very pleased

 

[LibertyOptics]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

I likw EGW rails and use them on my BAR .338 Win Mag and Tikka T3 lite .30-06 with no issues.

 

[edwin907]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

You should try a Lawton rail!
I thought my 20 MOA rail was high until I got a 0 MOA one! It's even higher!
In my case, it's no big deal as use with the AN/PVS-22 Universal Night Sight requires a high rail/mount combination.

Anyway, here is the USO Posa Lock MkII, along with the 4" Sunshade/ARD (which is removed for the UNS).
Machining my 20 MOA rail to take the Posa Lock, the center of the rail doesn't have any slots for the recoil lug.

 

[Lima Bravo]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

I have many of the EGW bases, they are high but that is becuse they are all 20 moa, my buddies badger 20 moa looks the same...much more expensive. I agree with an earlier post: a stock with a higher cheek rest will probably help a great deal.

 

[wfjames22]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

you can get EGW rails in 0, 15 or 20 MOA for R700 SA, FWIW. They are not all 20's.

 

[generalzip]

Re: EGW one piece rail vs Weaver 2 piece rail system

I have the EGW HD 30 moa base. Same thing with higher grade aluminum and the base is a little lower. Only around 15 dollars more than the standard.