scope mount issue

xstuntman

January 11, 2010 16:15

My scope is roughly one degree off of center with the barrel and i've swapped front to back, left and right, on both the rings and mounts.

No improvement.

I believe its the way Savage drilled for the mounts and I'd like to fix it myself rather than send it back. My first thought is to machine the front mount on the left side since building out to the right on the rear with electrical tape brought it back in line.
Yeah or nay? Options?
Mike

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  wild bunch guy

  January 11, 2010 16:37

  Get a set of Burris Signature rings & inserts. They will give you a lot of adjustements with different degree inserts.
  
  
  WBG

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  nononsense

  January 12, 2010 02:50

  xstuntman,
  
  Another method is to use a base that is windage adjustable. It would be faster, easier and better than trying to machine your mount. Leupold makes these as do several others.
  
  The Burris rings are great but might not get you the exact alignment you're looking to achieve.
  
  Be sure that you're in the optical/mechanical center before starting any changes.
  
  Best.

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  TWalker

  January 12, 2010 03:38

  I had the same problem with a Savage 99. I fixed the problem quick, easy, and cheaply (about $30) with a set of Millet Angle Lock windage adjustable rings.
  www.chuckhawks.com/millet_rings.htm

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