DNZ bases/rings for Marlin 1895

[NYDAN]

My initial thought was to get the DNZ bases/rings for the 450 Marlin, but I thought about it too long and bought something else first. Although there was nothing "wrong" with the bases/rings I bought first, I just decided I really wanted the DNZ bases/rings. So, I ordered the DNZ and am extremely happy with the purchase.

The bottom of the base is perfectly flat so that there is a great amount of surface contact between the base the top of the receiver which I believe makes for a strong set-up. With the bottom of the rings attached to the solid one piece base, it makes mounting the scope very easy and eliminates any worry about ring alignment.

Part of the reason I moved away from these bases/rings on the first purchase was that I thought they looked "clunky" due to the thickness of the rings. However, in person, they look very normal and very strong.

As stated above, I am very happy with the purchase and would highly recommend these bases/rings for the Marlin lever actions.

 

[LD375]

I gotta say, that mount is just super slick!..I like it, looks strong, and well made!

 

[HeathSexton]

Looks good

 

[Guy Miner]

It does look good. The whole rifle/mount/scope combo looks good.

I've only used one DNZ mount. That was on a friend's Rem 700 in .270 Win a few years ago. It sure is a slick mount! A little "different" looking, but appears to be a good mount. His setup hasn't shifted at all from when we sighted it in three or four years ago.

Regards, Guy

 

[FOTIS]

Very nice! Expensive?

 

[NYDAN]

$61.99 at MidwayUSA.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/173325 ... uctFinding

The photo on Midwayusa's website is misleading for this product. The model for the Marlin lever actions has a full flat base in contact with the receiver. I read a review somewhere that stated that this model had the full flat base.

http://www.dnzproducts.com/product/game-reaper-marlin/

 

[DrMike]

It does look to be a strong mounting system. Never used them, so I am unable to comment on them, but I wouldn't be hesitant to try them should the need arise.

 

[BK]

It does look good. The whole rifle/mount/scope combo looks good.

I've only used one DNZ mount. That was on a friend's Rem 700 in .270 Win a few years ago. It sure is a slick mount! A little "different" looking, but appears to be a good mount. His setup hasn't shifted at all from when we sighted it in three or four years ago.

Regards, Guy

Guy, do you remember if the DNZ system would let you slide the scope forward more than, say, a Leupold DD?

 

[Guy Miner]

I don't know, but... With a conventional Weaver type two-piece base (and maybe some of the Leupold bases?) the option for putting on an extended base, to move the scope rings forward or aft exists. I don't see how that would be possible with the DNZ system.

Looking at NYDAN's setup, I think I'd want to slide that scope farther forward, but that's me. I like the scopes pretty far forward on most of my rifles, particularly the heavy kickers, and particularly if I'm going to be shooting from prone & sitting. Which I am.

Guy

 

[HOGWILD338-378]

I like ring mounts but I use them only on my Lazermarks as they are so sexy ! :lol:
I have an issue of only using Near Manufacturing Alpha Mounts which has cost me but I only have 2 Lazermarks! The rifle above did not get these rings installed as I was just looking at them and they just did not work as this rifle ended up with all WARNE mounts and bases! DNZ is a good product and you got plenty of room to push the scope forward and it's what ya get used to ? Big Bore Dan I think uses these as well ? Where is Big Bore Dan? Myself I would use open sight's on that rifle!

 

[BK]

I don't know, but... With a conventional Weaver type two-piece base (and maybe some of the Leupold bases?) the option for putting on an extended base, to move the scope rings forward or aft exists. I don't see how that would be possible with the DNZ system.

Looking at NYDAN's setup, I think I'd want to slide that scope farther forward, but that's me. I like the scopes pretty far forward on most of my rifles, particularly the heavy kickers, and particularly if I'm going to be shooting from prone & sitting. Which I am.

Guy

That's my problem, I need my scope way out there... a tall, long necked stock crawler. Even a problem with my Mickeys with nearly 15" LOP.

 

[JD338]

Dan,

That base and rings look very robust. You have a nice looking rig.

JD338

 

[Guy Miner]

I don't know, but... With a conventional Weaver type two-piece base (and maybe some of the Leupold bases?) the option for putting on an extended base, to move the scope rings forward or aft exists. I don't see how that would be possible with the DNZ system.

Looking at NYDAN's setup, I think I'd want to slide that scope farther forward, but that's me. I like the scopes pretty far forward on most of my rifles, particularly the heavy kickers, and particularly if I'm going to be shooting from prone & sitting. Which I am.

Guy

That's my problem, I need my scope way out there... a tall, long necked stock crawler. Even a problem with my Mickeys with nearly 15" LOP.

BK, you know that Leupold's fixed power scopes have an inch LESS of ocular housing than their variables?

That results in effectively an inch more eyebrow/forehead clearance, and is one of the things that started me down my path of preferring fixed power scopes, at least in some applications. Right now I've got a 2.5x, a couple of 6x's and a 12x scope - all on rifles I use quite a bit.

The fixed power scope and Leupold base made it possible for me to shoot my .45/70 Marlin, with heavy loads, without even getting my eyebrow brushed. And the Marlin stock is a short-coupled little rascal, not well suited for us stock-crawlers.



Guy

 

[BK]

I should since I have both a 6x36 and a 6x42... I guess I need to start looking for 2.5x, 3x, and 4x scopes...

Thanks, Guy!

 

[SJB358]

Very nice mount Dan. Looks very clean on the Marlin and from the groups your posting it looks like it holds really well. NICE!

 

[Guy Miner]

BK, that 3x has been calling loudly to me... :mrgreen: