Mario that's one sweet looking rig. By the sounds of it I wouldn't worry about breaking it in, it seems to be shooting good already. Unless you're shooting against Boots Obermeyer I think that too many people put too much emphasis on breaking in a barrel. As far as using the Mueller, I wish more hni members would give them a try. They're the best kept secret out there. This one looks even better than the APV that I have on my 17hmr. The reticle is pretty unique looking and I like the 1/8" adjustments. For those that are interested here's the link to the scope you bought.

http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/MU41650IGR.html

I agree this is my third mueller

Me i guess.(I was not dog huntin,thats my dog lookin it over.)Weighed over 300 lbs,13 point,shot him with my Remington 700 243 with a Leupold scope on it.My second deer!!Attachment 3527

Thats a niiiiiiiiicccce freakin deer.
You mean he died.
He didnt tell you he wasnt going to die after being shot with the .243 because it wasnt a 30-06 and then trotted off.

Z you have your bases on backwards. Your setup would be stronger if you have your rings farter apart. You have a little less adjustment for eye relief, however the strength is much more important. You might als o have some drag on your cases after you shoot. The bases are extending into the action. Tom.:happy0001:

It wouldnt fit any other way, If I turn the rear base around it hits on the bolt plus the scope wouldnt fit in between. If I spin the front one around same thing scope doesnt fit in between. I could get a different front base but it will pull the scope a little forward and I dont think I want it any more forward.

Plus I think its pretty strong, when I was at the range the gun rolled off my rest and bag as its pictured here, rolled right off on the table pretty hard, it was still dead on and it didnt hurt or mark or scratch anything, whew !

I looked at the picture again and I see what you mean about the back base hitting the bolt if you turn it around. The more I look at it the more I like the Picatinney rails I have went to on all my rifles. The rails are easier to install and put less torque on the scopes, while they are consideraly stronger. Maybe you could trade someone for a different set of bases---I do not know. However I am pretty sure that those rings are far too close together. And that definitley puts undue strain on the scope. Especially with such a heavy scope. Good luck and good shooting with whatever you decide. Tom.

ya I think the raill would be better and was actually thinking about going that way. A friend praised leupold rings and to tell you the truth I think theyre junk. I dont like the way the front twists on and very hard to get square, the rear is held by a small pinch in between those to screws , not very good in my opinion. The rear has windage adjustment coupled with the front spinning around, these were the hardest rings and bases to install and get all squared up and trued down the barrell. I wont buy these ever again. I thinkg the picanny rail would add to the tactial look of this rifle, do you have enough room to load shells or does it hinder it some.

HAHAHA!!!!He hit da ground after i shot him with that 243!!!!Could not have killed him faster with a 300 mag.

I agree, I hate turn in mounts w/ adjustable rear windage. I put dual dovetail mounts on my 700 7-08, and my savage muzzleloader. I used the wheeler scope ring alignment too,l and lapped the rings. Rock solid, accurate and very clean looking.