Rifle Scopes rings or base for custom remington 700

[Rebel Rooster]

Hi guys,

I've tried searching for the answer to this, but I fail at searching. I am currently having a custom build done by Alamo Precision Rifles based on a remington 700. The are installing an Accuracy International AX stage 2 chassis, and a hardy carbon fiber barrel, and truing the action for 6.5 Creedmoor. I just got a Schmidt and Bender PMII 5-25 and I am trying to figure out what rings or base to get for the rifle. Unless I tell them to change it, the rifle has the stock scope rail on top. Should I go with a 20moa scope base, or 0moa rings, or should I just have them put on an AI rail at 20moa, and put 0moa rings?

 

[wareagle700]

Not sure what you mean by "stock scope rail" as most 700's don't come with mounts. If it did come with a mount from Remington, I'd replace them.

You will probably want a 20 MOA picatinny base, I prefer steel from Nightforce or Badger Ordnance. You'll also need some 34mm rings (1" height from base to ceter of ring, most likely). Seekins, ARC M10's, Nightforce, Badger, SPUHR, are all good. Pick the ones you like most.

 

[Rebel Rooster]

I was just meaning the stock pic rail. Those are generally 0 moa on remington 700s, right?

 

[wareagle700]

They generally don't come on 700's. If one did, I'd be wary of quality and consider replacing it. Anything Remington uses is generally cheap.

 

[Rebel Rooster]

Ok, thank you so much for all of the information. I will have them replace that with a 20 MOA and use Spuhr Rings. Have a great day!

 

[FlaShooterG]

Ok, thank you so much for all of the information. I will have them replace that with a 20 MOA and use Spuhr Rings. Have a great day!

Scott,
I would think the use will help dictate the base and rings you choose. There is a great section in the forums on rings and scope mounting that is great advice. I followed it and I think I have a more accurate system because of it. I would agree with all others her that advise to go the road of an accessory mount. They tend (on average) from both experience and advice to be more sturdy. The MOA is a different animal. From what I have read and experienced, the cant (MOA) of the mount (pic or other) should be at least partially based on the range you want to shoot, the ammo and the caliber of the rifle. If you are looking at fairly close range with a small caliber or long range (1000+ yards) with nearly any caliber (6.5 included), you would probably want cant in your mount. I have a 6.5 I have set up for 1000+ yards, and I got a 20 MOA mount. It really helps when I am trying to reach out to steel at longer ranges. I think it is an advantage over a 0 MOA mount in longer ranges. Another thing I saw in the forums of this site mentioned bedding the mount to increase accuracy and reduce stress on the scope and the scope rings. Look it up, it helped me. Hope this helps a little. Keep looking around here; it is a good resource filled with knowledgeable people.