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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. [img] http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx210/16bore/7Talleyfront.jpg[/img] 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.....
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I like it! I want
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Very well done thanks for the pictures. GRF
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looks nice. I use to be a machinist, wish I still had access to the equipment to play with
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That's awesome! I may have to copy you to make a pair for myself.
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That is very sharp looking. I think the one piece base/ring combo is the way to go!! Should have been done years ago!!
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Maybe even mill it to fit the dove tailed receiver.
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Very nice solution and execution!
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Maybe even mill it to fit the dove tailed receiver. 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.
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Where were you when I had some sako optilock SS bases and rings that needed to be milled about .100 or so?
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Damn good job. Nothing like "thinking outside of the box". Very well done.
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Damn good job. Nothing like "thinking outside of the box". Very well done. +1 Looks 100% better than original.
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Maybe even mill it to fit the dove tailed receiver. 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.
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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.
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Look like you could build in a bit of height differential to give you some extra elevation, if needed.
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Slick, you got me thinking of doing the same thing to a DNZ base and incorporating a 20 moa slant as well....
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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
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well done ! looks awesome. i see some side work in your dads future !
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Looks awesome! Talley should start offering them that from the factory for Tikkas.
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