Leupold Standard Gloss Scope Base – 1", Medium, Black
Leupold has been machining scope mounting hardware in Oregon since long before most of the current market existed, and their ring and base systems are the reference other makers get compared against. The base is the foundation of a scope mounting system — it bolts to the receiver and gives the rings something square and solid to clamp to. Get this part wrong and nothing above it can be right.
It uses the Leupold base system, where the front ring rotates into a dovetail and the rear is windage-adjustable — a design that's been holding zero on hunting rifles for decades. Sized for a 1-inch tube, the traditional American standard still used across most hunting scopes. Medium height is the usual answer for a standard hunting scope — enough clearance for a typical 40mm to 44mm objective without raising the scope more than necessary. Steel construction adds weight but resists deformation under clamping force better than aluminum, which is why it stays popular on hard-kicking rifles.
Specifications
- Tube size: 1"
- Height: Medium
- Mount type: Leupold Base
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Black
- Part number: 49900
Covered by the Leupold Lifetime Guarantee. Ships from WBT Guns, a licensed FFL dealer serving shooters since 2012.
