Savage 110 scope base question?

[racergk15]

I recently purchased a used Savage model 110, 30.06.After I got it home I removed the scope and rings,the bases on this rifle are Weaver type but there are no screws holding them on.What holds these bases to the rifle?Is it drilled and tapped underneath?I have never seen this before and it really has me puzzled any help would be greatly appreciated.

[James B]

They must either be machined into the reciever or soldered on. I shoul remember that but I don't.

[gkaraff]

Savage did manufacture afewm-110s with anintergal Weaver style base machined into the front and rear action rings on some rifles manufactured early onbut problems with proper alignment caused them to abandon the practice. This confiruration was quite common in the '60s and '70s & '80s, especially on rimfire rifles and European influenced centerfires and is still used byRuger and CZ. If you have good front to rear alignment, you'll be ok with Weaver style rings, but be sure to check for proper alignment in both the verticaland horizontal planes with a set of alignment bars.You may want to consider aset of Burris Zee rings with offset inserts to correct anyerror.

If the bases are not machined and are silver soldered or glued, then theinstallation was most likely aftermarket.

[Deadeye777]

these are uncommon, but they are factory stock. I believe they are silver soldered on and then blued with the action. should be fine. go with sig zees!