Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting - The Firearms Forum

SWirsty · 03-12-2011, 08:23 PM

This is my first time mounting a scope with the Leupold STD Rings and Base. Im a little confused as to how to mount the ring to the rear base.
Mounting is on a Savage Model 10FP-SR .308.

I purchased a Leupold VX-III 3.5x10x40 B&C with STD 2-pc base and Rings. When I tried to mount the rear base the windage screws are in the way of the bolt and if I reverse the rear mount it overlaps into the reciever and I dont know how to mount the rings to the base. One way it doesnt work at all and the other I am not satisfied since the gun is top loaded.

If any of you could help me with this situation or recommend using a different style base and rings it would help. Maybe go with the one oc base? These are the only styles that Leupold has available for this gun according the their chart.

I was very excited to get everything mounted, but now I am in a bind and could use a little help.

SWirsty

JLA · 03-12-2011, 08:29 PM

The windage screws have to hang over the ejection port. its the only way it will fit. They arent really in the way once you get everything buttoned down tight.

When done it will look just like this one. This is a Leupold one piece on a savage short action.

JLA · 03-12-2011, 08:30 PM

BTW, Leupold makes some of the absolute best bases and rings on the market IMO

American Leader · 03-12-2011, 08:32 PM

JLA, what do you do? Just keep pictures handy for this forum? Or do you have the fastest camera in Texas?

SWirsty · 03-12-2011, 08:41 PM

The funny thing guys I just read the post of JLA's build that happened to have a picture of and the wonderful youtube said the same thing. hahahahaha. What a 'tard.

Thanks.

Nice Build JLA!!!

JLA · 03-12-2011, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by American Leader

JLA, what do you do? Just keep pictures handy for this forum? Or do you have the fastest camera in Texas?

I guess you could say that. I do have a buttload of pics of my various builds and most of my weapons collection on the puter. So yeah, if I need a visual reference, Most of the time its just an upload away...

SWirsty · 03-12-2011, 09:34 PM

Who did the dip on your stock?

03-12-2011, 08:23 PM	#1
SWirsty Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern WI Posts: 42	Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting This is my first time mounting a scope with the Leupold STD Rings and Base. Im a little confused as to how to mount the ring to the rear base. Mounting is on a Savage Model 10FP-SR .308. I purchased a Leupold VX-III 3.5x10x40 B&C with STD 2-pc base and Rings. When I tried to mount the rear base the windage screws are in the way of the bolt and if I reverse the rear mount it overlaps into the reciever and I dont know how to mount the rings to the base. One way it doesnt work at all and the other I am not satisfied since the gun is top loaded. If any of you could help me with this situation or recommend using a different style base and rings it would help. Maybe go with the one oc base? These are the only styles that Leupold has available for this gun according the their chart. I was very excited to get everything mounted, but now I am in a bind and could use a little help. SWirsty -->

03-12-2011, 08:29 PM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting The windage screws have to hang over the ejection port. its the only way it will fit. They arent really in the way once you get everything buttoned down tight. When done it will look just like this one. This is a Leupold one piece on a savage short action. Attached Images __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-12-2011, 08:30 PM	#3
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting BTW, Leupold makes some of the absolute best bases and rings on the market IMO __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-12-2011, 08:32 PM	#4
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting JLA, what do you do? Just keep pictures handy for this forum? Or do you have the fastest camera in Texas?

03-12-2011, 08:41 PM	#5
SWirsty Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern WI Posts: 42	Re: Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting The funny thing guys I just read the post of JLA's build that happened to have a picture of and the wonderful youtube said the same thing. hahahahaha. What a 'tard. Thanks. Nice Build JLA!!!

03-12-2011, 09:34 PM	#7
SWirsty Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southern WI Posts: 42	Re: Savage Mod 10FP-SR Scope Mounting Who did the dip on your stock?