Making shims for scope mount

[Freelance Tax Collector]

Put short and sweet, can I make 'em or will I have to buy? I have access to a bridgeport mill. I would think that would be too much machine for such a small project.

If I have to buy where can I get some? I want about 25 MOA of drop.

I have a Rem 700P LA .300 win mag with Warne 2 piece steel mounts and Leuopld rings with an IOR 10x56.

 

[Guns R Tools]

soda cans...

they can be cut and shaped any way u like. I don't know how thick u need though. If u need thicker piece u might want to sand the penny flat and use it as fit. It wil only set u back 1 cent.

 

[Jim Watson]

Do the math based on base length. I estimate you need .030" - .040".
That's a pretty thick shim, you will likely need longer screws.
I think you will need to ream or heavily lap the rings in their new alignment so as to not stress the scope tube.
But I am not a gunsmith, best ask one, or at least get on one of the target shooting boards like www.long-range.com

Brownells and Sinclair sell shim sets
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=6883&title=HART+SCOPE+BASE+SHIMS

 

[Freelance Tax Collector]

I wasnt aware they'd have to be that big. That seems like a big hassle, maybe Ill just go with a badger ordinance mount.

 

[scott.cr]

Why not use automotive feeler gauges? You can get them in precise thicknesses, they're cheap, and you can cut them with scissors.

 

[Jim Watson]

Farrells cost less than Badgers.

 

[Legionnaire]

20 MOA canted base all the way. Too much stress on your scope if the rings aren't lined up precisely.

Jim W, I'm not familiar with Farrells. Badgers on my 700. Got a link to more information?