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I have a couple of the Readfield one piece bases for M70's that have the flip up peep like pictures. The only problem is that I don't trust the Readfield style base and rings to return to zero after removing the rings due to the opposing screw system.

freeminer, I assume that you had that base drilled and tapped to put the peep on correct?

reelman,

I certainly understand your reservation about return-to-zero with the Redfield-style bases. They are about the worst in that regard.

Those bases on free miner's rifle are not "Redfield style." Those are Leupold QR bases. I have been told they are about the most repeatable as they come regarding return to zero after removal/reinstallation.

Redhead, I saw that they were Leupold levers. I have a pair on a 375 H&H M70 and they are return to zero style rings and bases when I tested them. One thing if you have never used them is they are not a simply flip of the lever like Warne lever rings are, they are HARD to turn. I doubt you would be able to do them by hand as it would require a cheater bar or a pair of pliers but I'm OK with that as I don't want them flipping over unless I really want them to.

Some years ago I Loc-Tite'd one of the opposing screws in place and return to zero was darn good.

yes, two #2x56 holes. Once its all sighted in I put a couple drops of loc-tite black max and its there for good.

I put a Redfield one-piece base with the folding peep on a 30-06 in 1978. That also gave me the idea of mounting one of them on a two piece base and using quick detach rings. This makes for a "field ready" back-up sighting system if my scope is damaged when hunting in remote areas. I carry a second pre-sighted scope in the same type rings and leave it in camp.

The trick is to get the peep to align correctly with the existing front sight. There's not a lot of elevation adjustment in the sight. I installed a front ramp that allows you to interchange sight blades of various heights.

Here's one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330531935790&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Mart

Sorry I did the link wrong. Hope this works.

redfield peep sight

Mart

An aperture sight has been available from Brownell's, if I recall, that fits CZ 550. It has a tab that goes into the recess (mortise?) that holds the rear ring against recoil. With a little practice the switch could be done quickly, especially if QR lever type rings were used for the scope. CZ 550 FS model comes with sights that allow easy change of the front blade. Some of the other CZ 550 variations probably have sights, too. Not sure if anything has to be done with the open rear sight to make the aperture practical.

+1 on the Redfield peeps I have one on my FN 338-06 custom and another on my 375 Whitworth as well as a new one squirrelled away in its box for an 03-A3.... Magnum Man