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It comes with a mil spec rail, the ones I looked at did,you could take it off and use wssm Leupold Base and rings. I always wanted one but have 2 post 70 in .223 varmint rigs already. very best winpoor

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FN states that the hole spacing doesn't allowe for Winchester 70 spaced ring components.


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My thinking is that te rail will make the scope too high even with low rings. Any ideas about this??


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Is the hole spacing on the rear bridge closer than the standard .860"? Kind of looks like it to me. Not quite sure I understand your issue, but sounds like you want a lower mount.

It's really not any different than other Model 70s, just slightly more compact with different spacing. I've had good luck mounting 3-9x40 scopes using Talley lows or extra lows on LA and SA rifles. Currently using Warne 2 piece bases and Leupold PRW low rings. Works for me with the standard featherweight stock. I'd imagine the Hogue's comb is just as high or higher than that one. For what it's worth, both the Talleys and Warne bases are available for the WSSM action from Midway. Also, looks like DNZ makes low Game Reaper for the WSSM spacing.

http://www.midwayusa.com/wssm-rifles/br?cid=14819

Some food for thought...

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This is from the FN TSR manual.

Winchester® Model 70TM scope bases will not fit FNH USA rifles, as the mounting screw holes are a different size (8-40 thread) and spacing.


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You could have the standard bases opened up to #8 from the standard #6 by a gunsmith or machinist. Hole spacing is the same. I wouldn't consider that a dead end, just a little more work.

Does your rifle actually have the 8-40 holes, or is that just what the manual states? Didn't know the TSRs had 8-40, learn something new every day.

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What manual states.


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FN did that with their PBR and SPR's as well....


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