what base for howa mini

[tarrack]

I have a pair of leopold std windage rings # 49900 . There is some confusion on my part what base i need for the rings. remington standard base or the weatherby mark 5 base ? or some other one ?

gary

[A5BLASTER]

I used the other impact rail on my mini, works great with the burris rings.

[grayfox]

For Leuppy rings you'll need a "howa mini" base if it's a one-piece (if they make one), the mini action is different/shorter length than the 1500 short-action. It's possible if there's a 2-piece base Leup makes, maybe? but I wouldn't know - I use the outer impact (0 moa for me) and it works great. Loctite it down of course.

[Flipt86]

What rings are you guys using for the outer impact 20 moa rail on your hb howa’s?
I’ve got an older nitrex 6-20x50 from a previous build in some unknown rings that I mounted, but feel it’s a little too tall. I’d like to know if anyone else is using a 50mm objective and what rings have worked??

Thanks!

[A5BLASTER]

What rings are you guys using for the outer impact 20 moa rail on your hb howa’s?
I’ve got an older nitrex 6-20x50 from a previous build in some unknown rings that I mounted, but feel it’s a little too tall. I’d like to know if anyone else is using a 50mm objective and what rings have worked??

Thanks!

Not a 50 mm objective but 42mm and useing the burris zrings myself and like them so far.

Mine are medium height and I wish I had gone with low height rings to be honest, there is a good bit of room up front between the barrel and objective lens. Can't say for sure if there would be enough room for a 50mm objective for sure.

[jbmarshtx]

You should be able to use a standard Leupold Remington 700 2 piece base set for your rings. One of the mounts may stick out over the ejection port, but you should be ok. I'm using a Remington 700 talley lightweight ring/base combo, and it is a little bit long, but it works. A 1 piece base for your rings will be too long for the mini action.

Edit...I just put in some general specs for a Howa 1500 on the Leupold site. It says 51701, weatherby Mark V. That's a matte finish though.

[A5BLASTER]

You should be able to use a standard Leupold Remington 700 2 piece base set for your rings. One of the mounts may stick out over the ejection port, but you should be ok. I'm using a Remington 700 talley lightweight ring/base combo, and it is a little bit long, but it works. A 1 piece base for your rings will be too long for the mini action.

Wut?

[jbmarshtx]

I may have misspoke and edited. I'm using Talleys for a 'Howa 1500'. The rear base is a little long for the mini action, so it hangs over the ejection port if that makes sense.

I mean that a 1 piece Howa 1500 base will be too long as the mounting holes will not line up. He needs a 2-piece for his rings. They aren't picatinny or weaver style rings.

[A5BLASTER]

I may have misspoke and edited. I'm using Talleys for a 'Howa 1500'. The rear base is a little long for the mini action, so it hangs over the ejection port if that makes sense.

I mean that a 1 piece Howa 1500 base will be too long as the mounting holes will not line up. He needs a 2-piece for his rings. They aren't picatinny or weaver style rings.

Yes it does thank you sir.

But I really don't think it will mess up ejection since the outer impact rail goes completely across the whole ejection port.

[drewsbow]

I used Warne 2 piece base for Rem 700 on my mini and med Burris Zee rings with a 42mm you might be able to go high rings on the 50 mm

[jbmarshtx]

I've got no issues with mine either using the 2 piece set up.

[Flipt86]

Not a 50 mm objective but 42mm and useing the burris zrings myself and like them so far.

Mine are medium height and I wish I had gone with low height rings to be honest, there is a good bit of room up front between the barrel and objective lens. Can't say for sure if there would be enough room for a 50mm objective for sure.

Thanks Blaster,
I think the rings I have now are high. I may order some low and medium rings from Amazon so that I can return the ones that don’t fit easily.
The 20moa rail adds a bit of height by itself.

[Sticks]

I run Badger .823" rings on all the Howas HB I have in my Horde. Warne 20 MOA one piece rail, Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm with sunshade. Tons of clearance, no problems with bolt cycling or ejection.

[Flipt86]

I run Badger .823" rings on all the Howas HB I have in my Horde. Warne 20 MOA one piece rail, Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50mm with sunshade. Tons of clearance, no problems with bolt cycling or ejection.

That is exactly what I needed to know.
For the .823” rings, Badger lists a bottom of scope ring to top of base dimension of .232”, which would be a “low” ring in most manufacturers.

I think I’ll try the Burris Xtreme tactical rings in the low height and report back. They are showing .25” bottom of ring to top of base.

Thanks all!

[Blackblue]

I'm using a warne base and seekins low rings, APA makes some even lower.