My New RUM is a shooter!

[BK]

I was afraid of that. I have a set of S&K rings/bases for a regular M70 that I had hoped would work, but I guess not.

 

[muleman]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/399343 ... ont-silver
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/942512 ... -rhs-matte
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/633051 ... t-64-matte
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/263726 ... gnum-matte

These all should work. I'd sure like to find a 20MOA rail. They do make drill your own bases but I'd have to get a smith to do that.

Good luck!

Scott

 

[SJB358]

I have a small problem with my M70 300 RUM. Got the Badger Ordnance LA 20 MOA mount and one of the screws hole didn't line up. Called Badger and they said they don't make one that fits my rifle. They did say the mount is strong enough with the three screws that fit my action and it would hold? I would rather find a mount that works. Brownells has one that looks like it will fit. Looks like its listed as a Mauser 98 mount and not the M70? http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2378 ... SCOPE-BASE

I would imagine that plain old Warne or Leupold QRW bases would work well. I have them on a couple rifles and the work fine. You might lose the 20 MOA can't, but with your rig, I doubt you would even need the extra till you were a LONG way past 600.. Plus, it would save you a buck or two. I think Green Top has the bases as well for it.

 

[Woodycreek]

Brian,
I learned the same lesson, the M70 RUM actions take bases drilled for a "300 H&H magnum" action. The hole spacing on the rear bases are closer together. I got lucky and had a set of leupy bases in my drawer. Let me know if you find a 20moa rail base.

Scott

I was afraid of this also! Think I can go without the 20 MOA. Still would like to have a one piece mount.

 

[onesonek]

If/when, I feel the need for something of this capability, and build a bolt long gun,,,,
I believe the .300 or maybe 7mm RUM will get the nod. Impressive rounds they are.

 

[muleman]

Brian,
You could always get a rail that isn't drilled and have your smith drill it for the Rum. Or, you could just use 3 holes but I'd bump up the screw size to 8x40. I'll keep an I eye out for a solution.

Scott

 

[SJB358]

If/when, I feel the need for something of this capability, and build a bolt long gun,,,,
I believe the .300 or maybe 7mm RUM will get the nod. Impressive rounds they are.

You aren't kidding about the 300 Dave. I have shot Brian's other 300 enough to know it is all business. It has alot of capability and his seems to be varmint rifle accurate. He is the smarter one of us two, using the 300 RUM for everything.. I continue to muddy the water to confuse myself...

 

[SJB358]

Gimme a yell when you get back. We may be able to work something out...

Without a doubt!

 

[Woodycreek]

Brian,
You could always get a rail that isn't drilled and have your smith drill it for the Rum. Or, you could just use 3 holes but I'd bump up the screw size to 8x40. I'll keep an I eye out for a solution.

Scott

I made a few calls and got some good info!

1. EGW makes a rail that will fit! Its back ordered 4 months

2. The guys from Warne are great to deal with and were very helpful!!! I now have a fall back plan to use the one I have if nothing else can be found. Redrill the one hole and I'm good. I will be using Warne from now on!!!

3. Leupold customer service is not as good as I thought it was!!!! I have called them twice with different questions and never heard anything back from them!

 

[SJB358]

That is great to hear about Warne.. Not so good about Leupold, much the same experience I have had a few times within the past year. I would think a decent guy with a mill could make that hole pretty quick to have you in business... Get it done, what are you waiting on!

 

[DrMike]

Brian,

Sounds as if you are well on your way to resolving the problem. Good for you! It'll be fascinating to see some results shortly.

 

[Woodycreek]

Leupold got around to calling me back and referred Ken Farrel since Leupold mounts are a no go.

Called Talley and they make a one piece that will fit.

 

[Guest]

If you can't find a 20MOA rail, you could go with Weaver style bases and get Burris Signature Zee Rings for it. I've got single dovetail burris bases and signature rings on my 300Wby and have no problems at all with everything staying in position and tight. Can't imagine the RUM is that much more recoil, if at all. Should be about the same. You could, in theory, get 40moa of cant with the signature rings, as you can use .020" offsets front and rear (just reversed) and get about 40moa out of that, give or take 5moa. That ought to get you out as far as you might want to go.

 

[onesonek]

If/when, I feel the need for something of this capability, and build a bolt long gun,,,,
I believe the .300 or maybe 7mm RUM will get the nod. Impressive rounds they are.

You aren't kidding about the 300 Dave. I have shot Brian's other 300 enough to know it is all business. It has alot of capability and his seems to be varmint rifle accurate.

He is the smarter one of us two, using the 300 RUM for everything..
Yeah, but but,,but that could eliminate a lot of excuse's for buying and using other's :lol:


I continue to muddy the water to confuse myself...
Not always a bad thing Scotty :wink:

 

[Woodycreek]

He is the smarter one of us two, using the 300 RUM for everything.. I continue to muddy the water to confuse myself...

Did everyone see this??? Just want to make sure :mrgreen:

Dub,

Thanks for the heads up on the 40 MOA. Heck of an idea. It's not the recoil of the rifle as much as I just like rails on mine.

Dave,

I sure you will have fun with the 7mm or 300 RUM for most any hunting you will do with it.

 

[nvbroncrider]

He is the smarter one of us two, using the 300 RUM for everything.. I continue to muddy the water to confuse myself...

Did everyone see this??? Just want to make sure :mrgreen:

Dub,

Thanks for the heads up on the 40 MOA. Heck of an idea. It's not the recoil of the rifle as much as I just like rails on mine.

Dave,

I sure you will have fun with the 7mm or 300 RUM for most any hunting you will do with it.

Yes it's been said and recorded to memory. Was at the semi-local gun shop today and their trap and sleet club were raffling off a set of rifles. So I looked into it and the set of rifles started off in 22-250, 25-06, 300WM and a .375 Ouch and Ouch. All M70 Supergrades. That was a beautiful set. Needless to say I bought a couple of tickets hoping my name will be called. It's going to a good cause and helping the youth get involved in shooting and travel to nationals not to mention that part of it goes to a Midway USA endowment fund in the clubs name. It's one of the few times I actually felt good about giving money to a cause. Geez those M70's are beautiful and feel quite nice in my hands. I need to collect a few. Starting with a 257 FW when it finally hits the market.

 

[Guest]

Woody, you could always use the signature rings on a dead-level rail, if there's one available for your RUM, too. Happy to help any way I can.

 

[onesonek]

He is the smarter one of us two, using the 300 RUM for everything.. I continue to muddy the water to confuse myself...

Did everyone see this??? Just want to make sure :mrgreen:

I tried to close my eye's, as it sounded painful for Scotty.

Dub,

Thanks for the heads up on the 40 MOA. Heck of an idea. It's not the recoil of the rifle as much as I just like rails on mine.

Dave,

I sure you will have fun with the 7mm or 300 RUM for most any hunting you will do with it.

I have no doubt I would enjoy it Brian. Just right now I think I'm swimming in Scotty's muddy water :twisted:
Ok,,,, my muddy water :lol:

 

[bullet]

Now that 300Rum is a real AT&T gun REACH OUT AND TOUCHEM rifle :mrgreen: Glad it is shooting well for you.

 

[Woodycreek]

I have no doubt I would enjoy it Brian. Just right now I think I'm swimming in Scotty's muddy water

Careful buddy! You could end up with lots of rifles and a dead monkey! I went swimming in that water. Ended up with a M70 that has a wood stock on it!