The EGW HD Scope Base for the Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard long-action rifles (brand part number 81052) is a heavy-duty Picatinny rail base machined with 20 MOA of built-in elevation, giving long-range shooters more usable scope travel to compensate for bullet drop at distance. Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard long actions share the same receiver footprint, so one base covers both platforms. Machined from aluminum and finished in black matte, it’s built for a direct, no-gunsmithing bolt-on fit to the receiver’s existing screw holes. EGW cuts every base to the MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny pattern, so it’s compatible with virtually any Picatinny ring or mount on the market. It’s a solid, precision-machined foundation for a long-action hunting or precision rifle build.

Key Specifications

• Fits the Howa 1500 long-action receiver directly.
• Also fits the Weatherby Vanguard long action, which shares the Howa 1500 receiver footprint.
• Built in 20 MOA of elevation, preserving usable scope adjustment for long-range shots.
• Cut to the Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) rail pattern, compatible with virtually any Picatinny ring or mount.
• Finished in black matte for a low-glare, corrosion-resistant exterior.
• Machined from aluminum for a heavy-duty, precision-fit base.
• Built as a heavy-duty (HD) base for durability under repeated mounting and ring cycles.
• Rings are not included, so pair it with your preferred MIL-STD-1913 ring set.
• Made in the USA for consistent fit and finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this base fit both the Howa 1500 and the Weatherby Vanguard? Yes, both actions share the same long-action receiver footprint, so this base bolts directly to either.

Why pick a 20 MOA base? The built-in elevation compensates for bullet drop at distance, leaving more of the scope’s internal adjustment range available for long-range work.

Are scope rings included? No, rings are sold separately; any MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny ring set will work with this base.

Buy the EGW HD Scope Base for Howa 1500 / Weatherby Vanguard Long Action, 20 MOA Picatinny

Build a solid, no-gunsmithing optics platform on your Howa 1500 or Weatherby Vanguard long action. Order the EGW base from our scope base and mount selection at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.