I recently got ahold of a M-70 in .30-06 and I need to put a scope on it (no worries about destroying the value of the gun - it's already been rebarreled and re-stocked). The gun was made in 1953.
In order to position the scope far enough forward, I need to put the rear ring ahead of the screws, so I'm looking at the Leupold offset bases and a picatinny rail.
The receiver has four factory holes in the top, which I understand applies to all M-70s between 1949 and 1964
When I go looking for bases, I get a lot of options in terms of what kind of action it is: wssm; short, long, DD RVF, etc. What I don't know is how to tell which one of these I should be buying for. Manufacturers are not particularly good at providing info (Leupold, makers of fine scopes, is the worst when it comes to describing their products online) so I come here for advice.
How do I know that the bases being advertised will have the correct screw spacing for my action?
Thanks
p.s. Recommendations for bases and rings also appreciated.
Scope base screw spacing question
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I see several 70 owners come by. Could be there's an owner with a scoped 70 that can post advise.
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