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picatinny base #6831839 07/23/17 11:06 PM
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I need a base for my R700 and was noticing I can get one delivered for about $45 or I can spend $120 on others. What should I be looking for? I've never bought a one piece base so I know nothing about this.

Re: picatinny base [Re: garyrapp55] #6832180 07/24/17 11:41 AM
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Lots out there....recommend a 20 degree base if you want to reach out to longer distances. Mine come from Precision Reflex but are a bit pricey (they were a customer of mine so I bought from them). Chad and Jason can give you good recommendations also. P_102


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The details have been discussed about 6 gazillion times on the internet, I don't know if you've heard about the google before?

Anyhow, I stick with Seekins rail and rings for almost all applications. Excellent product. Strength, with the weight advantage aluminum construction.

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EGW aluminum what I buy.

Good price, MADE IN USA, screw holes line up.


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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
EGW aluminum what I buy. Good price, MADE IN USA, screw holes line up.

That's great to hear as they are some of the less expensive ones I found. I'll order today. Thanks for the reassurance JG.

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Originally Posted By: Crews
I don't know if you've heard about the google before?

I haven't heard of "the google", tell me more. Is it steel or Al?

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Originally Posted By: Crews
I stick with Seekins rail and rings for almost all applications. Excellent product. Strength, with the weight advantage aluminum construction.


about the best advise you can get......

Re: picatinny base [Re: J.G.] #6832518 07/24/17 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: FiremanJG
EGW aluminum what I buy.

Good price, MADE IN USA, screw holes line up.



Do you get the HD model or regular EGW?


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20 moa base is fine, as long as you have the proper internal elevation in your scope to handle the 20 moa. Some scopes can not, and I recommend a zero canted base for those scopes.


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EGW aluminum what I buy.

Good price, MADE IN USA, screw holes line up.



Do you get the HD model or regular EGW?


I believe HD version is steel. I buy the aluminum. Never had a problem, even on the 7 Rem Mag with 180's.


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Thanks, I was going to get the HD, but the Tactical is priced really well.

Originally Posted By: EGW
Our tactical bases are made from extruded 6061 T6 aluminum. Our HD bases are machined from solid 7075 T6 aluminum. We have a small selection of bases available in heat treated 4140 steel (the steel is machined after the heat treating). Give us a call to inquire about pricing for custom bases.


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[/quote]Do you get the HD model or regular EGW? [/quote]
I got swamped at work yesterday and didn't get to order it. 2 jerks called in sick. Funny how people rarely get sick in the middle of the week, it's always on Friday or Monday. I'll prolly get the regular base. Why do you ask?

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He was asking me.


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I use EGW.


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Originally Posted By: KRoyal
Thanks, I was going to get the HD, but the Tactical is priced really well.

Originally Posted By: EGW
Our tactical bases are made from extruded 6061 T6 aluminum. Our HD bases are machined from solid 7075 T6 aluminum. We have a small selection of bases available in heat treated 4140 steel (the steel is machined after the heat treating). Give us a call to inquire about pricing for custom bases.


EGW offers an HD model in Aluminum too.

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