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I'm a fan of Talley LW's, but think they look a bit odd sitting atop the dovetail. Soooooo I had Pop do a little milling and think it turned out..

Here's the ugliness before


These were mediums, which are too high anyway. Had him mill out a channel about .120 so they'd sit a little tighter to the receiver. The difference between lows and highs is .100 according to Talley



Here's a pic of how they sit before and after from the rear







So when its all said and done, it give a little better profile. The front base has a bit of overhang, but will take it over the original look.
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Looks like there's plenty of room to go even a bit lower but haven't gone there yet. Only the bottom of the channel is touching the dovetail, there's about a .008 gap

Not too shabby.....

I like it! I want

Very well done thanks for the pictures. GRF

looks nice. I use to be a machinist, wish I still had access to the equipment to play with

Very nice!

That's awesome! I may have to copy you to make a pair for myself.

That is very sharp looking. I think the one piece base/ring combo is the way to go!! Should have been done years ago!!

Maybe even mill it to fit the dove tailed receiver.

Very nice solution and execution!

We talked about doing that. The "mud flaps" are about .045. Mighta gone that route, but there's about a 6 hour drive between the mill and the rifle...


Weight is 2.1 oz.

Where were you when I had some sako optilock SS bases and rings that needed to be milled about .100 or so?

Damn good job. Nothing like "thinking outside of the box". Very well done.

+1 Looks 100% better than original.

That's why I went with Warnes rather than Talleys on mine. They may be a tad heavier than the Warnes, but I've never noticed the weight.

I looked at those when I first got it but didn't like the weight or the way they hung off the dovetail. I had the Talley fixed rings/bases but needed low instead of mediums. The fixed were nice, but these are half the weight & price.

Look like you could build in a bit of height differential to give you some extra elevation, if needed.

Paul

Slick, you got me thinking of doing the same thing to a DNZ base and incorporating a 20 moa slant as well....

I have the std. Light Weights. I believe your's are the hot rod version and to me look cool as hell. If you ever get around to selling them as an option send me a price. Buckfever1

well done ! looks awesome. i see some side work in your dads future !

Looks awesome! Talley should start offering them that from the factory for Tikkas.