Scope base on savage 110 ba stealth not level

[ussoldier1984]

I am confused about this. The scope base on my savage 110 ba stealth is not level. I can get the front of the scope base level but when I move my level to the back it’s way off level. Could this be a manufacturer defect in the receiver where the screw holes are or could it be the scope base I put on it. It’s a leupold 20 moa base specifically for my rifle and I have taken it off several times to ensure it was seated and facing the correct way and it is always is off level in the rear of the scope base. I use a wheeler scope mounting level kit.


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[grasshopperglock]

What's not level? The reticle or the actual scope base? Is it not level from right to left or from back to front? How are you leveling the rifle to check the base level? What are you wanting to be level?

The way you describe it. The bubble level is ok on the front but not level to the rear. The base is one chunk of metal. It'd have to be twisted or warped. If it was you could visibly see a gap between the base and the receiver.

Pictures of this would help.

 

[ussoldier1984]

What's not level? The reticle or the actual scope base? Is it not level from right to left or from back to front? How are you leveling the rifle to check the base level? What are you wanting to be level?

The way you describe it. The bubble level is ok on the front but not level to the rear. The base is one chunk of metal. It'd have to be twisted or warped. If it was you could visibly see a gap between the base and the receiver.

Pictures of this would help.

I will attempt to take some pics and upload and try to describe it better


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[ussoldier1984]

First picture is showing the rifle supported and level from muzzle to but stock. Second picture is the front of the scope base level and third picture is without moving rifle just the level the back of the scope base being off. I hope this helps explain my situation

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[grasshopperglock]

Mount the bottom side of the scope rings to the base. Leave off the top of the rings. Place the level on the lower ring half and measure the level that way.

If the bottom half of the scope rings match level. Don't worry about the variation of the base.

 

[ussoldier1984]

Mount the bottom side of the scope rings to the base. Leave off the top of the rings. Place the level on the lower ring half and measure the level that way.

If the bottom half of the scope rings match level. Don't worry about the variation of the base.

I can’t not the type of scope rings I have. It’s a very expensive one piece

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[Bozz10mm]

What if you mount the scope and set the level using the top turret.

 

[ussoldier1984]

What if you mount the scope and set the level using the top turret.

Trust me I have done it several times. This has nothing to do with zeroing or grouping. I’m trying to find a level reference point to time my muzzle brake


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[FireInTheWire]

Your needing to know which level is actually correct?

 

[ussoldier1984]

Your needing to know which level is actually correct?

Yea but I’m using the same level even using two levels at the same time and switching them around I get the same reading.


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[FireInTheWire]

Ok.. have you tried taking your base off placing it on a table and see if your getting the same thing? maybe either mfg defect or maybe receiver holes not inline and it's tweaking the base....

 

[Charlie]

Get a grinder!

 

[ussoldier1984]

Get a grinder!

Took some fine grit sandpaper and roughed the bottom of the scope base reseated it and it’s as close as I’m gonna get it. Then used 3 levels. One on the table surface one on the center if the scope base and one on the brake and got it timed. I think lol. Just trying to make sure all my weapons are g2g for Monday’s range day. Haven’t been out to the range in several months and want to get everything re zeroed/verified


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[FireInTheWire]

Cool. g2g sounds like. I get so compulsive when I level my scopes and scope level.. drives me nuts if its only a fraction off.

Happy shooting

 

[ussoldier1984]

Cool. g2g sounds like. I get so compulsive when I level my scopes and scope level.. drives me nuts if its only a fraction off.

Happy shooting

Yea me too. I want it perfect but that’s just me obsessing over something stupid.


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[texasnurse]

Initially I read your post as you couldn’t understand why a 20MOA scope base was unlevel(IE front to back). I’m speculating that the scope mount for your savage is slightly off where it meets the receiver in the back or the rail is not perfectly level. Could be a screw hole tapped slightly off or a flaw in casting. Overall it shouldn’t make a difference since the side to side on a picatinny Rail is changed by the clamping of an accessory.


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[ussoldier1984]

Yesterday took the 300win mag out and it held zero perfect. With my calculated dope I was able to hit steel from 300 through 700 yards with no issues. The lanes that went out to 2200 yards were busy so I didn’t get a chance to stretch the guns legs.


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[FireInTheWire]

Good deal... sounds like another Savage ringer

 

[ed308]

I've seen the level change as you tightened the rings. That happens every time I install a scope using the same Wheeler kit if I'm using a mount with rings that screw-in from the side. I believe is caused by rings that shift the level toward the direction the rings are tightened. Common problem. If you get a mount where the rings are tightened downward, that should stop the problem.

 

[ussoldier1984]

I've I've seen the level change as you tightened the rings. That happens every time I install a scope using the same Wheeler kit if I'm using a mount with rings that screw-in from the side. I believe is caused by rings that shift the level toward the direction the rings are tightened. Common problem. If you get a mount where the rings are tightened downward, that should stop the problem.

Not worried about it because I have the scope perfectly level and the zero is dead on. With amazing consistency out to 700 yards. I just hope I can get a chance to go back to triple c and start my dope where I left off last year at 1400 yards and continue to 2200.


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