That's why I mentioned the extended Weaver rings to go along with those Weaver bases. They will give you a lot more movement.

I can take a picture if you don't know the rings i'm talking about.

If you can tell me where to find them, I will look for them. And a picture would be very helpful.

Here you go. I only need one extended to get the scope where I wanted it on the Wolf. You could use two, and really get to move it a lot. What I like about this setup, is it's really light, but still solid. The one piece mount is heavy, and weighs more than the scope on my MR. The gun is 6.3 lbs, but 7lbs 15oz with mount and scope. That's ridiculous. I'll put these mounts, and a lighter scope on it if I keep the gun. Not sure where you can find them. I got them at my local gun shop.

This scope base from EABCO will allow you to put your rings where ever you wish. Too bad you didn't need it sooner. i gave one away, with an unfired Accura that was sold quite recently.

I forgot to say. If you try the rings I showed. Use the med rings. The low rings look like they will work, but the hammer hits the scope.

I know what you mean Dave. My Leupold Grand Slam scope wouldn't come back far enough for me either on tha V2 with the Weaver bases. I went with the Durasight Z2 alloy. Put it on one way and had the same problem. Then turned it around and wouldn't fit over the receiver. But the grooves for the Weaver style rings are at several locations allowing you to space the rings farther apart. That is why I removed some material.

It may be i did the very same thing. The mount on my V2 has been cut off.







I have no recollection of what it is, but the photo shows it obviously has been modified. I suspect the reason for the modification was to get the ring further back.

That really looks like the way to go.. I will keep that one in mind as well. Thanks..

Good report Dave. My wife shoots one of the older Optima's with a thumbhole stock. She doesnt care much for the thumbhole. I'm looking for a upgrade for her this spring. Hers is also nickel plated and would much rather have stainless. Cant wait to to see some more reports.