Horseman,

Were both the .270 and 7mmRem Mag model 85's? Did your .270 hit your scope with spent cases and live rounds? I used Sako Optilock bases and low rings and placed bases exactly where the manual instructed. Moved scope back and forth never found a spot where it did not hit the scope. The difference between trim length is only .040 with the .270 being the longest, but could have been just enough for the 7mmRem Mag. I am curious. Did you use the same scope on both guns?

Thanks,
G2