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Forbes rifle question #14128060 09/15/19
Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama L limabean OP Campfire Regular
OP limabean Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama	Are there options other than the Talley lightweights for mounting a scope on a Forbes? I have googled it but didn't come up with anything. Thanks for any input.

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Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14128402 09/15/19
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pathfinder76 Campfire Regular P Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,694	S&K

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14129110 09/15/19
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RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta	Im pretty sure they will accept anything that goes on a Remington 700.

Re: Forbes rifle question RBO #14129290 09/15/19
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Steve_in_OR Campfire Regular S Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 519	I'm pretty sure you are incorrect. The Forbes shares the same footprint as an ULA/NULA. To the OP, try Mace Sports, they may have a rail mount available as it was offered for the Forbes Rifles and I believe they still have some of them for sale. I wish there was just a simple Weaver style base set up for the Forbes but I have not found one. Good luck LB and let us know if you find some other options. Steve

Re: Forbes rifle question Steve_in_OR #14129300 09/15/19
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RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta	I’ve owned 2 NULA’s and a Forbes, I’m pretty sure Melvin told me he made the NULA so that it would share the same scope mounting contour as the Remington 700 because it’s the most popular action made. I could be mistaken, but I’m almost positive that’s what he had told me. A quick call to Melvin tomorrow would clear it up I’m sure.

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Re: Forbes rifle question Steve_in_OR #14129318 09/15/19
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	Originally Posted by Steve_in_OR I'm pretty sure you are incorrect. The Forbes shares the same footprint as an ULA/NULA. To the OP, try Mace Sports, they may have a rail mount available as it was offered for the Forbes Rifles and I believe they still have some of them for sale. I wish there was just a simple Weaver style base set up for the Forbes but I have not found one. Good luck LB and let us know if you find some other options. Steve Me too. Talley does (or did) also make a pic rail that would fit ...

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14130759 09/16/19
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OP limabean Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama	Thanks guys, I have some for a Remington so I will see.

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14130936 09/16/19
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Tejano Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,263 Out Yonder	No the action diameter is smaller than a 700. I am only familiar with the Talleys and the S&K and since I like both I have not looked further. "When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14131116 09/16/19
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OP limabean Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama	Bases for a 700 will not work

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14131412 09/16/19
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RBO Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 628 Alberta	Originally Posted by limabean Bases for a 700 will not work Dang, I was sure that Melvin said they would fit. I guess it would be a good idea to him a call, he’s easy to talk to.

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Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14131765 09/17/19
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	Talley makes a picatinny base for the NULA which shares the same base fit as the Forbes: PIck the one you need here: https://www.talleymanufacturing.com/product/picatinny-base-for-model-32-28-24-or-20/

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14132763 09/17/19
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Tejano Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,263 Out Yonder	I have a picatinny rail for a model 20 if that would help. It will take any picatinny and most weaver style rings. I believe it has 20 MOA bult in but would have to check it may be level. It was made by Barret and is parkerized. Barret may still make them, I am not sure if the field craft rings are compatible with the Forbs but worth a call or Email. Mine may be a Talley not sure no markings. Last edited by Tejano; 09/17/19. "When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14132886 09/17/19
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sigguy Campfire Member S Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 453 Washington	There are also the Talley steel 2 pc rings and bases. I have them on a Colt Light Rifle (same as Forbes and NULA) and they work great.

Re: Forbes rifle question sigguy #14132936 09/17/19
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AKwolverine Campfire Ranger A Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 17,865	Originally Posted by sigguy There are also the Talley steel 2 pc rings and bases. I have them on a Colt Light Rifle (same as Forbes and NULA) and they work great. I believe this is the setup John (mule deer) uses on his nula with nf shv. He recently posted a picture of it.

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14133784 09/17/19
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OP limabean Campfire Regular L Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 866 Central Alabama	Tejano , thanks for the offer but my rifle is a 24. I will probably just order the rail from the link above.

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14133788 09/17/19
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kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	That rail is going to be super high. It's thick! Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14134197 09/17/19
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257heaven Campfire Ranger 2 Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,854 The LBK......TX	Pic rail is actually not too bad with Seekins Lows. This on a Fieldcraft (same/same). Sent from my Dingleberry Handheld Wireless

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14137270 09/19/19
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Tejano Campfire Tracker T Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,263 Out Yonder	257 Looks good, still high for my tastes but it is just right for a rifle with a can so that your field of view is not reduced as much on low power. "When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred." Niccolo Machiavelli

Re: Forbes rifle question limabean #14137331 09/19/19
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JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	Yes, the rail is thick/high in the way it's built but like 257heaven, I run it with Seekins lows and the only time I really wish it was lower was when I'm shooting prone. Running Talley rails on other rifles with different stocks and it's been more of an issue for me but not so on the NULA/Forbes/Fieldcraft rifles.

Re: Forbes rifle question 257heaven #14139317 09/19/19
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kingston Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 32,130 Somewhere between lost and fou...	Originally Posted by 257heaven Pic rail is actually not too bad with Seekins Lows. This on a Fieldcraft (same/same). LIKE Originally Posted by 16penny If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty

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