I have a 700 that might have its base hole alignment slightly out of wack, not much but enough to notice on a collimator. It might be the mounts or the screw holes. I mounted DNZ 2 piece mounts(which suck) and got that result. I ordered talley lightweights to see if there is a difference or not. Scope is a Zeiss DL which has given zero issues in 3 years I have owned it .
Will 6/48 to 8/40 improve the alignment ?
It can if you have the means to precisely drill it.
DF
I don't have the equipment to do it, will leave that to a good gunsmith.
Good idea. Will need machinery to cut in the edge of an existing hole.
If the alignment is too far off, that could yet be a problem.
A good smith will sort it out.
DF
