Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Scope Base for Remington 700 Short Action, Matte

The Leupold BackCountry Cross-Slot Base for the Remington 700 short action (part no. 171332) gives the most-scoped bolt action in America a rigid, lightweight foundation without adding rifle weight. Leupold machines the one-piece base from 7075-T6 aluminum, then cuts a Picatinny-style cross-slot rail that takes both Picatinny and Weaver rings, giving versatile ring placement for the right eye relief. The matte black finish stays quiet in the field. Among scope bases for the Remington 700 short action, this BackCountry base is the fitted, lightweight choice.

Key Specifications

• The base is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, giving a high strength-to-weight ratio for a lightweight, durable mount.
• The mount uses a cross-slot Picatinny-style rail, enabling secure, repeatable optic placement.
• The design accepts Picatinny and Weaver-style rings, allowing compatibility with a wide range of ring systems.
• The fit is specified for Remington 700 short action, ensuring proper alignment on that receiver.
• The product is a one-piece base, preserving bore-to-optic alignment with fewer mating surfaces.
• The finish is matte black, reducing reflective glare in field and hunting environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this fit the long-action 700? No, it is machined for the short-action receiver footprint specifically.

What ring styles work with the cross-slot rail? Both Picatinny and Weaver-style rings mount directly, keeping ring selection open.

Buy the Leupold BackCountry Base for Remington 700 SA

The 700 short action deserves a base built to its exact footprint, and this BackCountry mount delivers that rigidity at a weight that won’t slow down a hunt. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast.