Bases for a Mod 98

turner · 03-14-2008, 12:01 PM

I have a new sporterized 98 enroute to me that has not been tapped for scope mounts. Can someone recommend some that would work well. I prefer 2 piece mounts and am partial to Weaver type angle lock bases and Warne Maxima rings, but I am open to suggestions from people in the know. Thanks.

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AKHunter · 03-14-2008, 12:05 PM

+1 for Weaver

samuel · 03-14-2008, 01:00 PM

If you go to midwayusa web site you can find all kinds of mounts.The onepiece bases make it easier to drill and tap properly.The one piece also gives a mauser action a little more strength.I personally like dovetail better than Weaver.More ridgid. sam.

lefty o · 03-14-2008, 01:34 PM

if the stripper clip guide is still on the rifle, a one piece base is a better option.

turner · 03-14-2008, 02:20 PM

I have looked at a Midway catalogue and it seems there is only one 1 piece Weaver (angle lock) type base, and it's aluminum. There is a Weaver Grand Slam base that's steel but 2 piece. Should I insist on steel over aliminum..... The idea of the 1 piece mount adding rigidity hadn't entered my mind... And I see no QD dovetail/turnin bases and mounts for a 98. Thanks again for the good info.

03-14-2008, 12:01 PM	#1
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	Bases for a Mod 98 I have a new sporterized 98 enroute to me that has not been tapped for scope mounts. Can someone recommend some that would work well. I prefer 2 piece mounts and am partial to Weaver type angle lock bases and Warne Maxima rings, but I am open to suggestions from people in the know. Thanks. GunsAmerica - Custom Mauser Action 308 Caliber - Custom Rifles > Bolt Action

03-14-2008, 12:05 PM	#2
AKHunter Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 899	+1 for Weaver

03-14-2008, 01:00 PM	#3
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	If you go to midwayusa web site you can find all kinds of mounts.The onepiece bases make it easier to drill and tap properly.The one piece also gives a mauser action a little more strength.I personally like dovetail better than Weaver.More ridgid. sam.

03-14-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,815	if the stripper clip guide is still on the rifle, a one piece base is a better option.

03-14-2008, 02:20 PM	#5
turner Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tn Posts: 623	I have looked at a Midway catalogue and it seems there is only one 1 piece Weaver (angle lock) type base, and it's aluminum. There is a Weaver Grand Slam base that's steel but 2 piece. Should I insist on steel over aliminum..... The idea of the 1 piece mount adding rigidity hadn't entered my mind... And I see no QD dovetail/turnin bases and mounts for a 98. Thanks again for the good info.