Leupold QRW Weaver-style scope mounts

[IrvJr]

Hi There,

I ordered a set of Leupold 2-piece QRW Scope mounts (weaver style) for a Remington 700 rifle.

http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-...-and-accessories/mounting-systems/qrw-mounts/

I'm new to bolt actions and optics and had a quick (and probably dumb) question.

What is the normal orientation for installing these bases on my rifle? In other words, when I install the mounts on my rifle, do I install them so the little cross slots are closer to the muzzle of the rifle?

Thanks in advance

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

You want to set your scope up so the eye relief is what works for you.

I set the quick detach levers so that they are on the left side of the rifle---so they don't interfer with the ejection port.

 

[spcsys]

I am about to install the same set of bases (although made by Warne) and have the same question; if I find an answer before the thread is updated I will post what I find.

When attaching the rings to the bases, the QD/QRW tightening handle of the rings should go to the side opposite of the bolt handle (left side for right handed rifles).

The question I have is in regards to the bases; should the cross-slots on the bases which are not centered be oriented forward, rearward, or is this just a personal preference based on individual needs for eye relief? I seen that this thread is old but I believe the Weaver setup may be increasing in popularity for rifles that have traditionally been setup with the Redfield system, especially with Leupold's new QRW rings. Thanks.

 

[mshootnit]

My QRW's are all sitting on top of tactical rails, and I really like and recommend that setup. I would orient the cross slots forward I guess? Maybe just mock it up loose each way and see what it looks like. If there is a correct way it will become apparent. This might be like asking if there is really a right and left sock.

 

[jmr40]

You can mount them either way. It depends on the length of the scope you are using and how much eye relief your scope has. With longer scopes you may want to position the slots so you have the greatest distance between the rings once they are on the bases. With shorter scopes you may want to place them so the slots are closer together. You may find it works best to have the front base turned one way and the rear base the other.

I would mount them , but not tighten everything down until I experimented with different positions. Get the scopes eye relief set at the best point and then tighten every thing down.

 

[BADUNAME37]

I concur with what others stated about orientation of the levers to remove on the left side. Also, when the scope is at the best eye-position for you, whatever way makes the rings furthest apart and preferably centered around the scope's center turret.

Also, if you have the same Leupold Quick Release that I have, do yourself a favor, remove the screws completely. You will see two sets of threads on each screw, the smallest ones at the end of the screw which hold the screw in place and the larger threads which the lever operates on.

I placed a bit of Loctite on the smallest threads and reassembled the screws as I was finding that the screws were not tight to begin with and the lever was actually turning the screws out! I didn't want to over-tighten the small threads out of fear of breaking the screw at the small end threads, so Loctite was really the only solution to solve the loose-screw problem! You can press on the levers to make them "park" in a good position, by pressing them in and rotating them once the rings are snugged down! This way, you can have them in a direction that will not snag on things.

 

[spcsys]

Thank you all for your help.

I had two sets of Warne Maxima bases, one was the standard single slot bases and the other was their Tactical version which appears to differ only by having two slots per base. The Tactical bases take away the issue of deciding the orientation which I decided to use since the un-used visable cross-slot wasn't going to take anything away from this composite stocked rifle.

I did read on a well put together article about mounting bases that you would initially want them to be mounted forward but I also think that as previously mentioned having them centered on the scope tube and with the best available "spread" for strength would be the right setup.

I got as far as the scope being snugged into the rings but not fully tightened and perfectly leveled yet (not going to lap this setup). Since the rings have to be opened slightly to go over the scope tube I was able to use the dollar bill trick to protect the scope tube from scratching. I have a few scopes that were mounted "professionally" that have nice marks on the tubes where the upper ring halves tore into the finish.

Good to hear about the issue with the QRW levers and the cross bolt threading system needing to be tightened; I will have a look at this tonight. Much better to get that issue resolved now rather than later.

 

[BADUNAME37]

It sounds like you are doing the job right!
My philosohy (in my older years) is:
"Do it right the first time!"
"Anything worth doing is worth doing WELL!"
"Do it right, do it once, or do it once, do it right."