Leupold mark 4 base vs. NF or BO

[FamilyMan]

i did a search on this and didn't find what i was looking for. i recently bought a factory rem 700 SA and am looking for a good quality base for it. I am leaning towards the Leupold Mark 4 so i was wondering how the Leupold one piece 20 MOA compares with the Nightforce or Badger Ordinance? My funds are limited but i don't want to skimp to far especially on rings and bases.

 

[roggom]

Re: Leupold mark 4 base vs. NF or BO

Couple of things, I recently purchased 2 Mark 4 bases and they fit the Remington SA perfectly (at least for the 3-10x40, and 6-18x40 scopes I have). The base matches up with the length of the receiver.

The new production bases are no longer 20 moa, but 15 moa. They also come with 6-48 and 8-40 torx srews.

The Nightforce is only a few dollars more for the 20 moa( over at OpticsPlanet), and both the NF and Badger have the integral recoil lug. So depending on how heavy a scope you will be using, that may be the deciding factor.

 

[SaepeExertus]

Re: Leupold mark 4 base vs. NF or BO

Leupold is just what you need for a beginning rifle. BO and NF make great stuff (Ive got a BO base on my AI) but they will run you more, so if you're on a budget can't go wrong with leupold

 

[Driftwood]

Re: Leupold mark 4 base vs. NF or BO

The Leupold Mark 4 base that sits on my issued M24 works well enough that I decided to use them on a few of my rifles at home. I think Seekins makes the best rings / bases, they are in the same price range and would be my first choice now. I don't think you will go wrong with any of the bases you have mentioned.