Rifle Scopes What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

[drum13]

Looking for advice with trying to save a few bucks on a scope base. Would like to find one with a recoil lug/lip ala Badger.

Bonus if it has an ejection port cut out which is extra hard to find with short-action.

Mounting on a second .308 Remington 700 that I will have to share my only scope with, which sits in Badger rings.

 

[71firebird400]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Seekins has the recoil lug

 

[Temp9]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Weaver Tactical bases have a recoil lug, but no ejection port. They're also very inexpensive and quite nice quality.

 

[wvlapua]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Nightforce has the lug.

 

[dk-1]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

TPS has the lug, steel construction, looks just like BO. $80 with 8x40 screws.

 

[drum13]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Thanks guys. I'll look into those suggestions.

Found a steel-alloy TPS for $65 w/6-48 screws (which is what I need). Haven't checked them out before, their stuff looks nice.

 

[Mile High Shooting]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Another vote for the Nightforce. Has somewhat of a cutout and the recoil lug built in.

-Sean

 

[71firebird400]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Just make sure the NF rail works with your intended rings; http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3606156#Post3606156

 

[19Scout77]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Do yourself a favor, buy the Badger Ordnance base. Buying anything else would make you pennywise...but pound foolish.

 

[drum13]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 19Scout77</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do yourself a favor, buy the Badger Ordnance base. Buying anything else would make you pennywise...but pound foolish.</div></div> Ya know, I keep telling myself this too.......

Have to wait till the next pay period to see if I can swing it.

 

[buffybuster]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

I've used Near, Badger, Seekins and TPS.
All had the recoil lug, all fit fine and no rail fitment issues.

IMO Near and Seekins are a cut above.

 

[MWDG3]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Ken Farrell and EGW use angle head screws which in effect make 4 small recoil lugs. That rail isn't going anywhere.

 

[AberdeenReb]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

Another vote for Seekins, they are of the highest quality.

 

[rundm]

Re: What scope bases have recoil lugs like Badger?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: buffybuster</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've used Near, Badger, Seekins and TPS.
All had the recoil lug, all fit fine and no rail fitment issues.

IMO Near and Seekins are a cut above. </div></div>
This guy got it right. You will not go wrong with Seekins or Near.