Base and Mounts

vette81

November 04, 2011 17:51

I just aquired a model 70 in 300 win mag and was looking at mounts for the scope. Has any one had experience with the DNZ one piece mounts. They look like a good mount considering there a one piece design. [:D]

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  amblerrl

  November 04, 2011 18:14

  i have a couple sets on ruger 10/22's and they are excellent mounts.
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  these may be warne mounts but they work as well and look almost identical

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  wanted man

  November 05, 2011 02:45

  I have NO experience with them, but I damned sure wouldn't base my decision for 300 Win Mag mounts on someone else's experience using them on a couple of 10-22s......JMHO [8D]

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  nononsense

  November 05, 2011 03:30

  vette81,
  
  The design concept and execution of the DNZ one-piece mounts is good.
  
  The point to pay attention to is how level the action is and if the screw holes are in alignment.
  
  If either of the above two conditions aren't met, the mount will not be effective. An action which is not true will warp the mount as will mis-aligned screw holes.
  
  Best.
  
  wanted man,
  
  The originator of this thread simply asked for experience with these mounts, not with any particular firearm or cartridge even though he states his rifle and cartridge. While the experience with the 10/22 might seem a little off track, it isn't unusual to get responses from the entire range of our members experiences.
  
  Best.

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  keystone1974

  November 06, 2011 05:37

  I've owned 3 300 win mags... I think the way to go is with a good picatinny base ( trijicon Non canter) and nightforce rings.. I don't like the nightforce base cause they are canted for 1000 yd benchrest. The non canted(flat or level) reg base is best for hunting

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  oneoldsap

  November 06, 2011 10:29

  Talleys are the way to go 2 piece , makes the gun easier to load . Plus they look good .

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  keystone1974

  November 06, 2011 16:34

  You only get ONE chance to shoot the buck or boar of a Lifetime... Spend more once on rings and a quality base than the weekly beer budget... He said a 300 Mag. I' m sure that if you bump the cheap tally a lil' too much it would b off

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  tsr1965

  November 07, 2011 02:59

  vette81,
  
  I'm not sure what you are mounting for a scope, But for most guys on a hunting rifle, I would suggest the Burris Signature Rings, or the Zee Ring of the Signature series for a Weaver style base.
  
  As for the Base itself, unless you know how to, and are willing to bed the base to the rifle, I would go with the two piece basees, and avoid the one piece base.
  
  I have seen those DNZ base/ring sets, and do not care for them. A while back, Thompson Center offered a Duo Base/Ring similar, but more compact.
  
  Best

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  deerhntr

  November 07, 2011 11:22

  these mounts are no good IMHO and i will explain why, in ALL modern production rifles the relationship of the barrel and action aswell as the scope mount holes are hardly ever all in perfect alighnment and thats the only way the deadnutz mount would be effective. stick with the tried and true redfield desighn mounts/rings which give you a super array of adjustments......remember, when mountin g a new scope MOST of the adjustment of the scope SHOULD be done in the mounts when bore sighting for the first time, the scope turrets should be for fine tuning acording to many experts.

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  nononsense

  November 07, 2011 13:35

  deerhtr,
  
  No offense meant but here are some comments regarding your opinions.
  
  I pointed out this very same observation in the first response.
  
  "The point to pay attention to is how level the action is and if the screw holes are in alignment.
  
  If either of the above two conditions aren't met, the mount will not be effective. An action which is not true will warp the mount as will mis-aligned screw holes."
  
  What I also make an objection to is your blanket condemnation:
  
  "...in ALL modern production rifles..."
  
  I contend that what you know about ALL production rifles is little stilted. How many have you handled? Twenty, thirty? How many have you fixed? I mean really worked on with knowledge and expertise? How many have you taken apart and actually measured accurately with precision tools? My guess would be none.
  
  There are very few mechanical things which are perfect right from the factory. It's the nature of worldwide manufacturing and an attitude of accepting less than the best by the public.
  
  The Redfield design was done long ago and is now out of date with what is available for shooters. The design was fine for the 60's and 70's but we've moved on to better and best nowadays. These bases and rings should be relegated to the box of neat things from the past and viewed as history instead of a necessity for actual use.
  
  Best.
  
  vette81,
  
  There are dozens of good bases and mounts which will serve you well on your Model 70. If you want to use the DNZ design I suggest that you have a gunsmith take a look at the mounting holes and see if they are aligned properly and that the base will sit level. If they aren't for any reason, they can be corrected but this involves more money. You can also move on to the next selection and enjoy your rifle using some other combination of base(s) and rings.
  
  Best.

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