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The most common scope mounting system is called a Weaver style. These utilize the flat rails with crosswise slots in them that you see on everything from rifles to shotguns to handguns. The Weaver style bases are 7/8 inch wide and accept Weaver style rings. Most manufacturers make Weaver style rings. There are crosswise protruding rails, a type of recoil lug, running underneath the rings that fit into the corresponding crosswise slots in the Weaver bases. This prevents movement fore and aft under recoil and abuse. The bases may be one or two pieces and be made of steel or aluminum. Weaver rings are detachable from their bases with the scope still in them, and can be reattached without a major loss of zero. The scope can be reinstalled on a different gun, or removed for gun maintenance or travel. Swapping scopes for different purposes is also facilitated.
Importance of a Secure Rifle Scope Mounting System — Page 2: Weaver Style Scope Mounts
by Steven L
02/07/19
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Steve has never not known guns. Before motorcycles, money, or girls, they have always been part of his life. He was tenured as General Manager of one of the country's largest gun stores and ranges, a buyer in a big box outdoor sporting goods store, and is currently OpticsPlanet's Director of Product Intelligence. He was a US Navy nuclear gunners mate, a private investigator, and is an NRA certified instructor in ten categories, as well as an Illinois CCW instructor. He shoots competitively and has hunted from Alaska to Africa. He thoroughly loves life with his beloved wife, Shirley, and together they live with their three wildish dogs Tinker, TranRek, and Crash Almighty. He is a stubborn stage 4 cancer survivor and isn't ready to cash in his chips yet.
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