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I’ve often mounted scopes w Badger rings and a Loopy cross slot base.

It doesn't take much work with a file to open up a weaver slot to accept pic rings, especially on an aluminum base like the Weavers the op has pictured. I've done it to several sets of Warne steel bases. If I don't care to use a rail, I generally use Burris XTR bases because they are pic compatible. However, they are not offered for that many actions, so there's times I'm constrained to use the Warnes.

I like Warne steel bases, but I always have to cut off the schidt that hangs over the receiver. That looks almost as tacky as the big L Leupold is wanting to put on everything now days.. To each their own. The OP picked a good solid mounting system, but either of those rings would have worked. I personally would have went Burris Zee's because they are less expensive than the LRW's, but look identical and are plenty strong enough for a hunting rifle. I also prefer the steel rings over the aluminum ones, most times. Same can be said for bases.

She's got 17,214 posts here that say nothing of value. Useless bitch should have been put down years ago.

Kenneth, I think you are going to really enjoy that rig. Be sure to post up how it does.

I do like it so far, a lot, I put a quick review in the Rifles and also the Lefty forum, shot it today.

Kenneth- Since you aren't very familiar with cross slot bases/rings, one more piece of advice. When you mount the lower ring half in the cross slot it will likely have at least a tiny bit of play, front to back. Make sure you push them up tight to the front before you tighten the ring to the base.