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Post by BuckDoeHunter on Sept 1, 2015 6:34:24 GMT -5
Got a new build in the works. Rem 700ML action, Brux barrel, muzzle brake, want to put together a rifle for stout loads. Looking at a Farrell or Murphy one piece base. Any thoughts on one over the other? The action is blued if that makes any difference.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2015 6:40:55 GMT -5
I can't give an opinion on the two you mention but the Leupold Mark 4 base on my .416 is great at $62  |
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Post by kbrezlin on Sept 1, 2015 9:41:05 GMT -5
I can tell you about Farrell. I have 2 sets of Farrell bases and rings. The one is on a savage 110E CF conversion and they were the only people I could find that made a 1 piece base for it. I had to have them mill the front of the base down so the bell would clear on the scope. They were more then happy to work with me and charged me like 25 bucks to do it and re coat the base, then ship it back. Every person I have talked to a Farrell has been a pleasure to talk to. There bases come with a bedding grove machine down the center, which I needed. The base had a little rock on the old action that some JB weld took care of. I'll buy from them again.
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Post by Cheytac on Sept 1, 2015 11:18:48 GMT -5
Mark 4
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2015 12:18:50 GMT -5
I have one of each, they both seem well made. Very heavy.
Last time out I went with the Warne Steel 1 Piece base, honestly cant see much if any difference between the 3, except the Warne was a lil bit cheaper. I think any of those 3 are a good choice as well as the Leupy Omega pointed out.
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Post by cowhunter on Sept 1, 2015 12:37:28 GMT -5
I've used 4 Murphy bases and all worked well except for the fact that they weigh about two pounds. I'm ready to try one of the aluminum lightweight bases.
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Post by cowhunter on Sept 1, 2015 12:41:50 GMT -5
I'm going to try the Extreme Hard Core Gear base with the built in level for $99. They look cool anyway. Has anyone tried them?
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Post by 7mmfreak on Sept 1, 2015 13:13:47 GMT -5
Aren't they aluminum?
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Post by 12ptdroptine on Sept 1, 2015 14:10:55 GMT -5
I use all Murphy bases. But also they ALL are bedded. The Murphy acrews are a square shoulder on them . So this could possibly allow some movement... I understand the Farrel screws are tapered...thus stopping movement better. Personally I like SS on SS guns. I also believe in steel to steel whenever possible. But thats just me.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 1, 2015 14:13:48 GMT -5
Mark 4, nightforce or badger ordnance IMO
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Post by 7mmfreak on Sept 1, 2015 15:41:21 GMT -5
I've used Murphy and they are nice but I tend to use Nightforce.
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Post by Mid_Tn_Plowboy on Sept 1, 2015 16:48:39 GMT -5
I use a 20 MOA Farrell on my ML-II. Works great.
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Post by BuckDoeHunter on Sept 1, 2015 17:06:07 GMT -5
All good info., thank you
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Post by dannoboone on Sept 1, 2015 17:16:07 GMT -5
Farrell or Murphy Base?
Lincoln or Cadillac?
I have both, and both are holding up very well.
Suggestions for whichever you get:
Heavy Loads -- bed that base.
Medium Loads -- bed that base.
Light Loads -- bed that base!
I've put quite a few scopes on rifles of various
makes, and I have yet to see a trued receiver in
which there is absolutely no gap anywhere between
base and receiver/action. May not be true with
custom made actions, but very much so with Remmy's,
Savages, Rugers, Marlins....
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Post by BuckDoeHunter on Sept 1, 2015 18:46:45 GMT -5
I'm also thinking of bedding the base.....  |
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Post by rossman40 on Sept 3, 2015 12:21:32 GMT -5
The main thing on the base is a full width cross slot when you get into the 3k ft/lbs of ME and higher. The Murphy and Farrell are pretty high which gives you more room to get to the primer but can also give you problems if you try to mount a short scope like a Nikon Omega. The objective bell will hit the mount when you get low.
Another thing to think about is the weight of the scope, rings and mount. If it goes in the 30oz range you should up to 8-40 screws. Over that my mount of choice is a Farrell G-Force.
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