The Leupold BackCountry cross-slot one-piece base for Weatherby Vanguard short-action rifles (part no. 171514) is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminum, keeping weight low on a rifle built for carrying rather than benchrest use. Leupold gives the cross-slot rail flexible ring placement to maximize eye relief, and the matte black finish reduces glare in the field. The base sets 0 MOA elevation, a neutral starting point for typical short-action hunting and target loads. Among short-action scope bases in the BackCountry line, this Vanguard configuration favors weight savings for mountain hunts.

Key Specifications

• The base is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, delivering a strong but lightweight mounting platform.
• The finish is matte black, which reduces glare and blends with common rifle finishes.
• The product is a one-piece base, providing a single, stable platform for ring placement and optic alignment.
• The rail uses a cross-slot pattern to allow flexible ring placement and maximize eye-relief options.
• The elevation is set at 0 MOA, providing a neutral starting point for most short-action loads.
• The base is designed for use on short-action rifles, matching the dimensions typical of that action length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is weight savings important on this base? The Weatherby Vanguard is often built for backcountry carry, so an aluminum cross-slot base keeps overall rifle weight down without sacrificing rigidity.

Does the cross-slot rail give more flexibility than a fixed base? Yes, it allows ring placement to be adjusted for optimal eye relief rather than being locked to fixed positions.

Buy the Leupold BackCountry Base, Weatherby Vanguard SA

A mountain rifle built to be carried, not just fired, deserves a base that respects that priority, and this aluminum cross-slot mount does exactly that. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast.