I just got a new Encore barrel in 35X444 with a 6 whole base. What type of base and rings do y’all recommend putting on it? I was originally going to put a Leupold DD base and rings on there. But I figure if the 6 holes are already there, I might as well use them!?!

get a SC base with some of them Weigand magnum Scope Ring sor how ever they are called.. i got a set of 4 that just came in and they look great. they are going on the 454 FA the better half got me that im not suposed to know about :0)

I use Leupy aluminum rings on everything, from 22 LR to 45/70, just fine.

I have Leupold DD rings on my 7mm Mag and 375 H&H rifles. I had them on my 45-70 pistol. I never have had any problem with them, it is just that my new barrel was drilled for the 6 hole pattern and I thought about taking advantage of it. I was just looking for some advice/help. I guess I will stick with the Leupold DD rings.

Since the holes are there I would use them. It's probably overkill, but a 6-screw base and 4 rings gives me peace of mind on my .45-70 barrel. Coyote Guns offers a 6 hole weaver style base. I don't know if they are back in business yet after their move though.

http://www.coyoteguns.com/build_barrel.htm

Salvage, s4s4u, and Pab, thank you for the help. I found the Weigand rings, but could not find the SC base?!? I was questioning weather I needed a steal or aluminum base. I guess there are just not that many options to take.

I don't know if this will make a difference or not, but I am putting a Burris 2-7 LER on it.

Coyote is back up and running. I couldn’t pass up on the price of the barrel. I will tell you this, Mr. Dustin gave me a ½ dozen rounds ready to shoot in the chamber for dies. He went out of his way to help me on this barrel.

[quote=TCMan]Salvage, s4s4u, and Pab, thank you for the help. I found the Weigand rings, but could not find the SC base?!?/quote]

Stratton Base

Did you look here? I hope you have good luck with your barrel. Paul Dustin has had some ups and downs with his product, hopefully he is on the up now.

Well, I have read some good reviews. The main thing to me is customer service. The barrel looks great. As long as he stands behind the product, I will be happy. I have had my fair share of bad factory TC barrels.

Thanks for the help!

Hi there Hunlee here!!!!Hunlee have four Leupold alumimum split ring to hold Bushnell 2-6x power in place on 375 Winchester barrel!!!!HUnlee never have scope ever slip with four ring with 375 Windchester butt with 45-70 recoil is more....Hunlee is sure the four ring will hold but only four hole in the base wood be OK but six wood be better....Maybe have gun smith drill two hole into scope base to be safe with total of six hole!!!!Another weekend has come and gone and Hunlee can not wait till Monday morning come!!!!All the children will be back in school and the wife(285lb) will return to work and Hunlee will sleep in on Monday morning!!!!Peace at last,,,peace at last for Hunlee!!!!Hunlee has plan of more shooting and rest till next weekend...Life has been very good to Hunlee

hunlee

To have 6 holes, the taper on the barrel has to me different. It has to have more mass than the factory barrel.