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Thread: 1 piece vs 2 piece base plate
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01-09-2012, 09:48 #1
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1 piece vs 2 piece base plate
Hello all
I have recently purchased a Howa .308 Varmint and I now have to fit a scope but I am a bit torn between using a 1-piece or 2-piece base (Howa uses same base as rem 700).
Any thoughts of the pro's and con's of each. I have always used 2-pieces but the 1-piece seems "stronger"
Thx
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01-09-2012, 10:38 #2
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Re: 1 piece vs 2 piece base plate
"better" is the enemy of "good enough"... Single-piece mounts add an obscuration to the magazine well, far more than just a scope on standard front and rear mounts. This may of course not be an issue single-shot rifles, for instance, so the application needs to be kept in mind. Have a look at the Warne Maxima mounts, I've got a set on my BRNO, they are made specifically for Remington too and I think they are brilliant.
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01-09-2012, 11:23 #3
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Re: 1 piece vs 2 piece base plate
I have a Nightforce picatinny type rail on my Remington. Had 2 piece bases and Leupold one piece base (swing off type) before. This system is rock solid. If you remove the scope for whatever reason and refit it, it shoots to same POI.
If you go for a one piece base, go for steel base.
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01-09-2012, 19:39 #4
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Re: 1 piece vs 2 piece base plate
Steel base was what I was thinking as well thanks for the replies guys
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01-09-2012, 22:30 #5
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Re: 1 piece vs 2 piece base plate
I would also suggest a 1 piece steel base. I use a nightforce and works great.
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