I agree with Mouthcaller. If You do not like the looks of the Leupold setup, send it back and go with the Talley one-piece ( base and rings CAD milled one-piece). This set up is rock solid,use lock tite. Perfict fit and finish. Remove front sight and rear sight, replace screws with blind screwsand You will have one smooth looking firearm. Not to mention accurate and potent at 200 Yds.You will have the best looking gun at the range and not to mention at the hunt camp !! The deer wont mutch like it though.