Rifle Scopes Scope mount for early Remington 700

[mjh30]

Early Remington 700's, prior to 1974, have a different rear (lower)bridge height that the newer rifles(B-prefix). I emailed badger Ordinance and they replied that they did not make a mount that would fit my rifle, I was pretty sure of that already, considering they stated that their replica M40 redfield style base and rings would not fit A-prefix rifles and older. So what are folks using on their older rifles, does the newer (badger, Seekings, Nightforce, etc, etc) bases still fit anyways, is the difference minimal.
Thanks

 

[wilshire1412]

Re: Scope mount for early Remington 700

Most will suggest a shim and bedding job with the new base to solve the issue. This is the easiest way to get a new base to fit the early receiver, and if done properly will not be noticeable unless you are really looking closely.

 

[xarmor]

Re: Scope mount for early Remington 700

The older bases are still pretty plentiful online. You can pick up a 2nd gen style Redfield jr. with the rounded corners for about $30.00. They look like the one below.

 

[mjh30]

Re: Scope mount for early Remington 700

Fortunately I have several of the older bases fot the rifle, and currently its set up as a M40. Bt I would like to put a picatinny rail on it, and mount an IOR that I got.