Like unclenorby said, if there is a gap at the forward end of the base and the barrel is tapered the base probably is parrallel to the bore. And maybe I should try a warne base instead of the weaver. Anyway, I was at Sportsman's Wharehouse tonight and talked to one of the guys that mounts their scopes and he said I should just bring it in and they could play around with it to find the problem. So I think next week when I am in town I will bring it along. Will let you know what happens.