[Petey]

I have a couple of sets of slightly used Leupold rings that I have in my scope gear drawer. These were used on a rifle that did not make the cut.

Curious as I intend to scope a A bolt in 300 Win Mag soon and need to use what I have on had to cut costs.

Is it ok to redeploy dual dovetail rings on new bases?

Best,

Petey

 

[kdub]

Yessir - absolutely nothing wrong with reusing the rings. I swap mounts and rings around on rifles all the time. Just make sure the base is the proper one.

 

[Range Junkie]

As Kdub stated, it's no problem at all. I donated a used set this week to help a buddy get his rifle set-up.

 

[MikeG]

And make sure the front one is snug. I had an issue with a rifle with the zero jumping up and down for elevation.... drove me crazy till I figured out the front ring was loose. Was already at the deer camp at the time, so the solution was a shim made out of two thicknesses of grocery-store receipt paper.

Got a deer the next day and those paper shims are still in it!

 

[hailstone]

If the rifle is a Savage make sure the front screw doesn't bottom on the barrel threads. I've had several base sets lately that have had the front screw bottom out. Simple too grind off couple threads in length. Bases were both Weaver and Leupold.

 

[Petey]

Thank you for the responses. FWIW - The rifle is a left hand Browning A bolt stainless stalker in 300 Win Mag.

I have a 270 Win in this same rifle. I really like to standardize as I shoot O/U shotguns with thumb saftey.

Last week I was still hunting (not stand) and took a doe on the run with the 270. First time I caught one running into cover while walking along a creek bottom. This is a milestone for me as thick hardwood bottoms in SC do not offer much time to get on target much less afford any decent stalkin or still hunting. I find shooting skeet and some bird hunting has helped in getting the rifle into action on snap shots. Just thought I would share the joy.

 

[Carl_Spackler]

I have a 270 Win in this same rifle. I really like to standardize as I shoot O/U shotguns with thumb saftey.

Last week I was still hunting (not stand) and took a doe on the run with the 270. First time I caught one running into cover while walking along a creek bottom. This is a milestone for me as thick hardwood bottoms in SC do not offer much time to get on target much less afford any decent stalkin or still hunting. I find shooting skeet and some bird hunting has helped in getting the rifle into action on snap shots. Just thought I would share the joy.

congrats on the doe. btw, how does the 270 win shoot? I also have a Browning A-Bolt 270 win but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I just got my new Leupold scope and need to install it first before I take it to the range.

 

[Petey]

The A Bolt Stainless Stalker in 270 Win shoots very well with low recoil as do all 270 Win that I have shot.

I have been shooting Federal Premium 150 gn Nosler partitions with the BOSS and it has been providing 3 shot <1" groups from a clean cold barrel. I am sure I could tweak it for more acurracy.

I am currently working up a Barnes TTSX 130 gn load but am reluctant to adjust my rifle during hunting season. I will probably just chrony the loads and adjust for accuracy post season.

What I really like about the stainless stalker is not having to worry about the stock shifting when soaking wet.

I am planning an Africa trip next year for plains game and need the same rifle model in 300 Win mag. I may add a recoil pad and some weight to mitigate recoil.

I have been shooting action pistol sports (IDPA etc...) and have shifted gears to focus more on hunting. I have found IDPA to be riddled with conflict in stage set up , scoring, and dealing with the general public. It is almost like work!!

Best,

Petey