The EGW HD Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard Short Action Picatinny Scope Base, 0 MOA (EGW part no. 81040) is a heavy-duty one-piece rail for short action Howa and Vanguard receivers. EGW also lists it for older Ruger M77s with radiused receivers. It is machined from solid 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum and finished in matte black anodize. At 6.670 inches overall with a 3.886-inch center spread, it is sized for the short action.

Key Specifications

• The mount is made for the Howa 1500 short action, Weatherby Vanguard short action and older Ruger M77s with radiused receivers, so it matches that receiver instead of a generic pattern.
• Built-in elevation is 0 MOA, which sets how the optic sits relative to the bore.
• It is machined from solid 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, which keeps the mount strong without adding bulk.
• The finish is matte black anodize, a coating that protects the aluminum from scratches and wear.
• Center spread is 3.886 inches, the distance between the two middle mounting holes.
• Overall length is 6.670 inches, which sets how much rail is available for ring placement.
• Height is 0.35 inch from the top of the receiver to the top of the Picatinny rail.
• Quick-disconnect rings are compatible, if you want to remove the optic and return to zero.
• The mount is ambidextrous, with the same profile on both sides of the receiver.
• Included mounting hardware is #6-48 x 1/4 screws and a T-10 bit, so installation needs nothing extra.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it fit the Howa 1500 Superlite? No. EGW says this short action base will not fit the Howa 1500 Superlite.

Is this the long action base? No. This base is for the short action. EGW makes a separate rail for the long action.

When is 0 MOA the right choice? EGW recommends 0 MOA for shooting from 0 to 500 yards and 20 MOA for 500 to 1,000 yards.

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