Talley base problem!

[Travis2282]

I purchased a new Leupold vx6 last week and I just received my talley 2 piece bases and QD rings for my Winchester safari express .375HH. First thing I noticed was the body drilled holes in the bases for the torx screws are very tight. All seemed ok though after I pushed the threads through the holes the screw would still turn freely. So I installed the rear base and it was very tight to screw the 2nd screw in. Something seemed a little off, everything was locked down and I can see a few thousands worth of gap through the back right corner between the base and action. I took the base back off tried again and same thing! Took it back off and now I can see where the threads have made lines on the side in the body drilled holes! Has anyone had issues like this!? I was thinking of just reaming the holes a few thousands larger and maybe this will fix the problem!

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

Part number 252701?

 

[Travis2282]

Yes, 252701

 

[The_Wanderer]

front and rear in the right spots?

 

[Travis2282]

Yes front went on perfect. I just reamed holes .003 larger and turned heads down a few thousands also. I will see how she fits in a bit!

 

[rookhawk]

Are both installed backwards? They will install 180 degree incorrect sometimes.

Also, there are 3-4 different depths of screws included. Did you make sure the right height screw is in the right spot?

 

[Travis2282]

Yes right screws are in right spots the back base could be turned around 180 but if I did it would overhang into the ejection port.

 

[Travis2282]

 

[Travis2282]

It worked out finally!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

It worked out finally!

Good to hear! Being that the Talley's are a bit pricy, I think I'd give them feedback on your experience.

 

[CLICKBANGBANG]

Glad you got it worked out. Fine looking rifle. I just picked up my Safari Express in .375 H&H a day ago. I'll be ordering the same Talley bases and 30mm rings this week. Hopefully mine go on smoothly.

 

[Travis2282]

Let me know how it does click!