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Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/30/2018 5:03 PM
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I have a Smith & Wesson 686 with factory drilled and tapped holes for optics. It has a 6" barrel and is heavy enough that 357 magnum loads do not kick all that much.
I want to mount a scope and try it for whitetail this year, and also am thinking of giving silhouette a try. Looking on line I see everything from Weaver bases that only cost $10 to more costly bases such as Leupold. I don't mind saving money but I don't want something that will not be secure, or will mar the gun.
Recommendations please?
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
[Re: Brenden]
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03/30/2018 7:06 PM
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X2 for Jack Weigand S&W bases.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
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Last edited by Darrell H; 03/30/2018 9:22 PM.
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 3:36 AM
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 4:07 AM
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Not sure but I think I have a Leupold base rings for an N frame. Not sure if it would fit an L frame. If so, it's yours for the asking.
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 12:47 PM
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The Wigand mounts are great. I would suggest them. Additionally, a standard Weaver style mount should work fine on your Smith.
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 1:23 PM
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I have three Weigand bases mounted on 629's with no issues so far. I use them with Leupold Rifleman vertical split rings, or Kwik-site vertical split rings. These rings are light weight and low profile. I usually install 3 per scope, not that you would need 3 on a 357 mag, but I like the way it looks. When you go to Jack's website you'll see that the same mount fits L and N frames.
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 1:49 PM
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Not sure but I think I have a Leupold base rings for an N frame. Not sure if it would fit an L frame. If so, it's yours for the asking. Wow, that is really kind of you magman. I would love those. I will check on the fit.
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 3:57 PM
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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03/31/2018 9:41 PM
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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04/01/2018 1:10 AM
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The leupold base should fit your 686... Mine is double dove tailed making extremely strong.....(no windage screws on rear ring)
Last edited by jamesfromjersey; 04/01/2018 1:11 AM.
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Re: Scope Base For Smith & Wesson
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04/03/2018 11:47 PM
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Another vote for Weigand. I have used his bases and rings on everything up to a 45/70 BFR and a .460 Ruger BFR. Solid equipment.
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