Ok, so on my Pre-64 M70 I have a set of Talley bases. I really, really like the QD features...

BUT! The BASE itself is just high enough to completely obscure the rear sight blade thus rendering the QD feature pretty much useless on this rifle... (*can't use the iron sights).

Looking at the bases, it appears they could be mounted lower - or shaved down from the underside to make them lower. Before I go that route, is there any such thing as a "low-profile" base that's very thin? About half the thickness of the normal height base?

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Originally posted by rnovi:
Before I go that route, is there any such thing as a "low-profile" base that's very thin? About half the thickness of the normal height base?

Sure, the original alloy weavers.

I've also had a groove (more of a trough) milled through a set of steel weavers for the same purpose, to see my iron sights.

Then I gave up and mounted peeps on the rear base and everything was good again.

Called a custom base.
I can generally get them pretty thin. Like no thicker then .150" on the front ring. But you may run into scope clearance. New rings fixes that though

Warne Premier bases. I had the same issue on a couple of rifles.

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Originally posted by loud-n-boomer:
Warne Premier bases. I had the same issue on a couple of rifles.

Almost as low as you can go. There are a VERY few that are lower but IMO none as practical and handsome.
Regards, Joe

Sorry I can't stand weaver type style or whatever bases.

Warne and Leupold both make low profile bases....BUT, since they're "weaver style"....

Talley makes a peep sighted rear base. If you used that you could remove the rear sight and adjust front blade height if needed....

Good luck,

Dan

Sorry I know the design is a good one. Based on the Picatiny rail. But Weaver to me means cheep junk no matter who makes them. It's just a thing I have. And to tell you truth Talley's don't look that much better. There is no form or flow to the shape. Just a squared off chunk with a dove tail in it and a ring that is straight walled. Yes slim trim and easy to manufacture. But a wee bit more style would be nice.
Williams machine works makes a damn nice ring. Nice belled ring. Kinda like a Conetroll ring. +Very nice shape. Or Bueler