Leupold Standard Gloss Scope Base – High, Black, Fits Browning 1885
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. A scope base bridges your receiver and your rings. It's a simple part with no tolerance for sloppy fit, because every error here multiplies by the time it reaches the reticle.
It mounts directly to the receiver, so fitment is specific to the action it was machined for — check the fit before ordering. High rings give clearance for large objective bells, 50mm and up, or for a rifle with a tall comb. The trade is a higher sight line over the bore. Steel construction adds weight but resists deformation under clamping force better than aluminum, which is why it stays popular on hard-kicking rifles.
This one is machined specifically for the Browning 1885. Mounting hardware is action-specific, so confirm your exact model and generation before ordering — a base that is close but not correct will not sit square.
Specifications
- Model: Standard Base
- Height: High
- Mount type: To Receiver
- Material: Steel
- Finish: Black
- Fits: Browning 1885
- Part number: 50012
Covered by the Leupold Lifetime Guarantee. Ships from WBT Guns, a licensed FFL dealer serving shooters since 2012.