2-Piece 20 MOA Picatinny Bases?

[Legionnaire]

Nightforce used to make a 2-piece 20 MOA picatinny base that has been discontinued. Anybody aware of a someone making something similar? I have one set of the Nightforce bases and really like them. Thus far I've not been able to find an equivalent set from another manufacturer.

 

[rabid wombat]

I would try EGW…I am presently looking, but the website is not responding for me…

https://egwguns.com/

 

[Legionnaire]

It is slow as molasses at the moment ...

ETA: Doesn't look like they have 2-piece bases.

 

[Legionnaire]

Ha! I found and ordered the last set of NF A114s in stock at Mile High Shooting Accessories! That will do me for the moment, but I'm still interested in finding another source.

 

[Legionnaire]

Anybody have experience with RIM Country Manufacturing? They appear to have Two-Piece 20 MOA bases for both Short Actions and Long Actions.

 

[Ks5shooter]

I would try EGW…I am presently looking, but the website is not responding for me…

https://egwguns.com/

Give them a call they are all I use.Technical support second to none.

 

[joneb]

Could try these folks, https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/

 

[lightman]

I have a couple sets of Ken Farrell bases. You might look at what he has. His bases are typically thicker than most and you sometimes can use lower rings.

 

[Legionnaire]

I don't see any two-piece bases at the EGW, Aeroprecision, or Ken Farrell sites. Seems like one-piece rails are the norm now.

 

[rabid wombat]

An ugly solution…mount a single piece, and bring out the Demel….not saying it is the best solution, but a solution….

 

[Legionnaire]

An ugly solution…mount a single piece, and bring out the Demel….not saying it is the best solution, but a solution….

I actually thought of that. One could use a jig to make a nice clean cut before mounting. You'd then have to Cerakote or otherwise finish the cut surface. I might experiment with an inexpensive base to see if it's workable.

Or I could just go with Talley integrated bases and rings; they make a 20 MOA set.

 

[rabid wombat]

Or I could just go with Talley integrated bases and rings; they make a 20 MOA set.

Talley is good stuff…

 

[Varminterror]

The only place I prefer 2 pieces over 1 piece is on ladies at the beach.

What’s driving your preference for 2 piece bases? Weight? Port clearance/access?

Not for nothing, but if I found myself wanting 2 piece pic mounts, I’d consider cutting apart a quality 1 pc from a proper maker before I dug to even the second or third tier of more obscure manufacturers. I’d also be tempted to bed the rail before cutting to better ensure alignment after the cut. I’ve also milled (and “milled”) bevels into a lot of 1 pc mounts to offer more port access.

But I’d almost always prefer 1pc mounts - we asked for that kind of solution for a long, long time before pic rails finally became broadly available, and now we have them.

 

[Walkalong]

A lot of merit to that

 

[jmorris]

I actually thought of that. One could use a jig to make a nice clean cut before mounting. You'd then have to Cerakote or otherwise finish the cut surface. I might experiment with an inexpensive base to see if it's workable.

Or you just saw the mount and machine the last .040” or so you left for a finish pass with the mill.

If you worried about the finish and shipping, I’d do the cutting and milling for you.

 

[Legionnaire]

Quite an image, @Varminterror.

Port access, mostly, but there is also a bit of aesthetic preference. May prove to be a bit of a wild hair. It has not been lost on me that (1) NF stopped making them, and (2) there aren't many other options.

 

[Legionnaire]

If you worried about the finish and shipping, I’d do the cutting and milling for you.

Thanks for the offer. I don't have an immediate need at this point since I picked up another set of NF bases. The question has now become a bit more academic than practical.

 

[rabid wombat]

and machine the last .040” or so you left for a finish pass with the mill.

A very precise and expensive Dremel….