Winchester M70 and Talley ring mounts

[orchemo]

I have a new to me, Winchester M70 Featherweight in 280.

It came with dual turn in Leupold mounts and rings, but they are spaced too far apart for a Leupold 2.5-8x36.

Thinking I want to use a pair of Talleys, but will the Talleys enable a 2.5-8 Leupold on a long act M70?

Thanks

 

[HeathSexton]

I used the extended Talley LW's on my LA Remington for a 2-7x33 and they worked great.

 

[wildgene]

...I'd look to see if you can turn the bases around before I bought new rings & bases...

 

[DrMike]

...I'd look to see if you can turn the bases around before I bought new rings & bases...

Good point, Gene. I've used Talley rings on my Model 70 FW (280 Rem) with a 2.5-8X36. No problems.

 

[Vince]

I'm running Talley steel mounts on my .338 Win Mag.
Only mounts I use these days unless it's a Ruger. Give Talley a call and pick their brain. That's what I always do and they have yet to steer me wrong. I use lightweights and steel, depending on the caliber, and I've been very happy.

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[Vince]

Forgot to add, I use the lightweight one piece mounts on my 6.5x284 and 25-06. I had a Gunsmith friend mount a scope for me and he commented that Talley was the best factory production mount he'd ever seen on a consistent basis.

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[ColColt]

I have some Talley's on my M70 270 with the Leupold 2.5-8x.

 

[Oldtrader3]

I use Tally steel bases and TPS steel rings. The rings are guaranteed to be within .0004 TIR bore to base.