The Weaver Tip-Off Adapter Base TO-9 (Weaver part no. 48201) lets .22 tip-off mounts fit rifles that do not have a factory dovetail. It is made of solid aluminum for strength and long-lasting durability, and Weaver manufactures it in the USA. If you have a rimfire you want to scope with tip-off rings, an adapter base like this is the simple way to get a secure mounting surface. Weaver publishes torque specs for the screws, so the installation is straightforward.

Key Specifications

• The base is an adapter for tip-off mounts, which lets you use tip-off rings on a rifle without a factory dovetail.
• Material is solid aluminum, chosen for strength and long-lasting durability.
• Weaver recommends 15 inch-pounds on 6-48 screws and 18 inch-pounds on 8-40 screws, a published torque spec that helps you tighten the base without stripping it.
• The base is made in the USA by Weaver.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this base do? It adapts tip-off mounts to rifles without factory dovetails, giving you a place to mount a scope on a rifle that was not set up for one.

What is it made of? It is made of solid aluminum.

What torque does Weaver recommend for the screws? Weaver recommends 15 inch-pounds on 6-48 screws and 18 inch-pounds on 8-40 screws.

Buy the Weaver Tip-Off Adapter Base, TO-9

A simple base is often all it takes to turn a plain rimfire into a scoped rifle. Order this Weaver adapter base through our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping, and browse more scope bases.