What is the distance between the second and third scope mount holes of a Remington 700 action?

I know on a Howa 1500 308 it is 3.9"

Reason I ask is that a Rem 700 has the same front and rear hole spacing as the Howa, but I'm not sure of the 2nd/3rd hole dimension.

Thinking maybe I can use a Rem 700 Picatinny rail and maybe have it re-drilled to suit the Howa.

Pete

I do know that the two piece bases that fit the 700 also fit the Howa.

However, I do not know if the distance between the front set of holes and the back set of holes is the same.

The Remington 700 LA and the HOWA/Weatherby Vanguard LA use the same base. I just suspect that the same is true for the SA's.

Gents just be carefull here, I know the 2 piece bases fit both Remington and HOWA, but I have a feeling the action sizes are different so I don't think a Remington ONE piece mount will space right on a HOWA

regards
S&F

Brownell's says the one piece Picatinney they have fits both. Call Brownell's and ask!

OK the Howa 1500 fits right between the Rem 700 SA and LA dimensions. I ordered a Warne Rem 700 LA Picatinny rail from LS&B and it is too long for the Howa. By the same token, I measured a Rem short action and the 2nd/3rd hole dimension is 6mm (1/4") shorter than the Howa's. There seems adequate metal on the SA picatinny rail I might just order one and drill it to suit the Howa. The long action rail isn't wasted it'll go on my Rem 700 270 Win.

That's good info. Thanks for posting your findings!