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Hey guys I just got my M1999 back from McMillian yesterday. I took it to my smith today to have the scope mounted. I check the scope itself it was in good position, but when I got it home I notice that the mounts fit like crap. I call the smith and told him I would be back tomorrow, as that is not acceptable. The mounts come into the ejector space a good 1/2" or so on the front side and 1/4" on the rear. I am looking at the lastest "Petersens Hunting" rag, as I type (Oct. 05 page 34) There is an article by Wayne Van Zwoll on a Montana Serengeti combo. (nice rig if your into wood) The article doesn't mention the mounts but does anyone know what they are??? What are you other M1999 shooters using?? Montana Rifleman's web site says that they "maintained the M70 scope geometry" so I asked the smith for standard Leupold M70 Mounts and rings. I never saw the box so I am not sure if that is what I got or not.....  HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks, Mark G Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything. Genesis 9:3 | ||
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I have a set of Burris bases on mine and they fit great. 'They have the dove tail in front and the dbl. windage screw in the rear. I called Montana and they are the ones they suggested.  | |||
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Mark, those mounts pictured in Wayne's article are Leupold's Dual Dovetail mounts. Chuck | |||
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jbmitch & Chuck, thanks so much, I will pass this on to the shop tomorrow morning. jbmitch thanks for posting the photo....  Thanks, Mark G Everything that lives and moves will be food for you. Just as I gave you the green plants, I now give you everything. Genesis 9:3 | |||
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Sounds like maybe a extension base was used in the front. The pic posted has a normal base and an extension ring. ______________________ Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else. | |||
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Has anyone tried theM70 Warne Maxima mounts for a MRC1999? How do they fit? Rob | |||
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There may be difference in the hole location on short and long MRCs. I bought a set of custom mounts made when the long action first came out and the rear mount extends into the port on my short action. I don't have a long one to compare and prove the theory, though. "Experience" is the only class you take where the exam comes before the lesson. | |||
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Good points, Allen. My M1999 wears double dovetail Burris mounts with Burris Signature rings. With the inserts in the rings, you can 1) adjust for screwholes not drilled in line with the bore, and 2) not leave ringmarks on your scope. They look great and have not moved a millimeter on my .375 Taylor. BTW, my gunsmith said the first M1999 he saw had base holes drilled off center. He was much happier with my action.... MKane160 You can always make more money, you can never make more time...........LLYWD. Have you signed your donor card yet? | |||
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My short action Model 19999 has Talley Bases and rings. The rear base also has the Brockman Peep sight.They fit really well and have not moved. | |||
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If you want the very best mount you can get for Winchesters, Remingtons and MRCs, go to http://www.nearmfg.com and drool. I have a lefty on my MRC long-mag. It looks outstanding! | |||
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Interesting site, I couldn't find the prices though. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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I've got them on both mine, one with Leupold QRW rings and the other with Burris Zee Signature rings. I like the latter better. | |||
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But the mounts themselves are OK, they don't cover the ejection port? Thanks, Rob | |||
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Nope, nowhere near, two piece Weaver-style bases, a bit ugly but strong and functional. | |||
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Fjold, True, Near Mfg. doesn't post prices because I assume they would fluctuate with the exchange rates between the various countries with which they do business. One price today may not be the going price next week, so it's easier to just get the exchange rate the day you order and go with that. I paid $165 for my 25 moa lefthand Winchester long base; Brownell's sells the righties only for $175 plus that $9 handling charge. One disappointment, though... Near generally doesn't produce the lefties unless they get an order for 100 of them. Mine was made for a guy's custom rig and he ended up not using it. Near remembered making it and contacted the man, who then sent it to me. It was two months gone by before I heard from Near to pay for it, so I did and I'm the proud owner of one lefty base in stainless. My gun is supposed to be done soon; pics will be posted if someone will do it for me. | |||
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There's a link on the MRC site to Ken Farrel's site. He has the 0-25 MOA scope mounts for $72.50 http://www.kenfarrell.com/index.html Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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