Rifle Scopes Badger ordinance rings and base question

[wyosniper]

I have a model 700 remington .270 rifle. I bought a badger ordnance base (306-07F). Badger standard rings. With a Leupold VX3 4.5-14X50mm LR scope. When i move the scope back for proper eye relief it hits the front of the base. I really dont wanna have it sticking to high off the barrel and lose my check weld with to high of rings. I dont know if should order the next ring size up or cut the base off? Somebodys gotta have this problem before, and yes i read the whole post about ring sizing i didnt see a answer. So if you have a idea i would love to hear it. thanks

 

[AccuSol-ERN]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

I had the same issue mounting a 1.8x10 USO 44mm OBJ on the same base. I just milled the base off and reparkerized it. I don't know if this will void any kind of warranty that Badger has. You might give them a call and see what they recommend.

Ern

 

[wyosniper]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

ok thanks, ya i think if i cut it off it will fit perfect, but i just wanted to see if anyone else had this happen.

 

[PRKmachinist]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

Yeah, just cut it off in a bandsaw or in the mill - I had to do this before on a friend's rifle, just de-burred and touched it up with some flat black paint.

 

[thescopesmith]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

Most Badger bases are steel, so cold blueing could do too. That part of the base is not visible anyway since the bell of your scope is right there.

 

[VJJPunisher]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

heard those things will rust and fall apart

 

[tmpohuski7]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VJJPunisher</div><div class="ubbcode-body">heard those things will rust and fall apart </div></div>
I'm telling Marty

 

[Cologgi]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

I doubt there are many warranty claims with Badger. If shortening the base does not help, that is why they make adjustable cheek stocks. Or call Triad and get an Eagle stock pack.

 

[wyosniper]

Re: Badger ordinance rings and base question

Ok men thanks for all your insights, dont underestimate a hacksaw and file. Man it came out perfect, fit like a glove. I will apply some code blue on it and it will look fine. I did make a call to badger as always they are good to deal with he said whack it off wont hurt a thing.