I just bought a Remington 700 SPS in .308, and am going to put one of my Burris FF II 3-9x40s on there. I've been hunting and shooting my Ruger as my first (and only rifle for now.. I'm 19). Having shot only Ruger's I know little to nothing about scope bases or rings. The Ruger's rings were great, but I didn't like the rifle, and traded for a Remington. What would be some good solid bases and rings to use? I'm sure I could find some at the sporting goods store I work at, but I'd like to have some other imput first.

Try the Warne bases or Weaver all steel or the Leupold QRW bases and lever rings. You will be able to change scopes in a minute and no loss of zero. Easier cleaning or transport. Also the inventory grows, you will ot need as many scopes. My flattop AR, Rem VSSF, 40X, and M700 as well as a Sako AV share scopes interchangably. The difference is their repeatable re-zero from one gun to another. Basically learned about theri virtues when Pdog shooting out west. Good luck and good safe shooting. PS sort of... try A sierra 168 MK and 42 to 43.5 grains of IMR 4064 with Federal match primers. My VSSF shoots .35 all day long in this range.

Leupold will do just fine.

I have a Rem M700 VS .308. I use the Burris 2 piece Double Dovetail base (had problems in the past with scope mount windage screws coming loose, so double dovetail solved that problem) with Burris Signature Rings. I also got the Posi-Align kit to make any adjustments (ended up not needing them). I really like this set up. Had them for 3 yrs and kept the same point of impact. I wanted a one piece double dovetail base, but had trouble finding one.

I really like the double dovetail bases and rings. I have used Leupold and Millett.

Plain and simple, less scews to come loose. Less things to go wrong during a hunt.

I know that I lose some adjustment on aligning the scope, but I just haven't had any problems with that issue.

What whiplash said. Double dovetail bases are the way to go, and with Burris Signature rings, you don't need to lap the rings. The .308 doesn't have much recoil, so it should be fine with this setup. It would be the simplest route by far.

I also really like the DD from Burris and the Sig rings. They are a snap to put together and they will not leave ring marks on the scope.

People using the Burris "Signature" Rings are at least one generation ahead of all the others.

There are a lot of good Bases and Rings, lots of fine Bases and Rings and even some excellent Bases and Rings available today. No need to mess with anything less than the Burris Signatures. Once you have a set of Signatures and mount them, you won't be happy with the others.

I will take my Conetrols any day - the others don't hold a candle to them in looks, strength, or ability to align the scope properly without resorting to turret adjustment.

The deep satisfaction and pleasure I gain from them far outweighs the instant gratification of the plonk 'em on and screw 'em tight types.

Conetrol 'Custum' bases and rings on my over 30year old Carl Gustaf Crown Grade Model 1900 in .270Win.

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Originally posted by Hot Core:
People using the Burris "Signature" Rings are at least one generation ahead of all the others.

Well spoken. I personally can't think of any good reason to dent, gouge or twist my scope's tube. Dual dovetail bases and Signature rings. All day every day.

Gabe

I have gone to Talley's, they are built for specific rifles and are rock solid when mounted.

Somebody 'splain me something.

I have always used Weaver (cross-slot) bases in the belief that the massive recoil shoulders on both bases add up to massive strength. Yes, there are ring attachment screws, but I've never had a problem with them coming loose.

Lately I've been seeing a lot of folks post that their double-dovetail system is "the strongest." Sometimes they qualify the statement to say that there are fewer screws to come loose - true, but is there some other reason for the belief in the DD's great strength?

Jaywalker

If you don't need to remove the scope then the Leupold Dual Dovetail work really well. Being a Luddite I shim my bases as needed, align my rings manually and then lap them instead of using the Burris Signature rings. If you want to be able to remove the scope then the Leupold QRS work really well (IME they retain zero better than the Weaver systems). Were I scoping a light rifle I'd try the "Talley Lightweight One-Piece Alloy Scope Mounts". Good hunting!

I have used Ruger, Sako and BRNO rifles with integral bases, and find them excellent. I understand why you like your Ruger's scope mounts.

Over the years I have used Weaver, Redfield, Leupold, Warne, and now I am in my Talley Period.

The Talley mounts are really excellent.

jim

That is plain beauty!

Makes me proud to be a Swede....

Take god care of that stick it will be with your family for generations to come to hunt with and enjoy.

Best regards Chris the Swede.

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Originally posted by HiWall:
I will take my Conetrols any day - the others don't hold a candle to them in looks, strength, or ability to align the scope properly without resorting to turret adjustment.

The deep satisfaction and pleasure I gain from them far outweighs the instant gratification of the plonk 'em on and screw 'em tight types.

Conetrol 'Custum' bases and rings on my over 30year old Carl Gustaf Crown Grade Model 1900 in .270Win.

I use weaver braces and rings never had any problems with them.