The Leupold BackCountry cross-slot one-piece base for Weatherby Vanguard short-action rifles with 20 MOA built in (part no. 171515) helps achieve extended elevation for long-range shooting on that popular hunting platform. Leupold machines the base from 7075-T6 aluminum, balancing weight savings with long-term durability, and the Picatinny/Weaver cross-slot interface provides broad ring compatibility. The matte black finish minimizes reflections and helps maintain a discreet profile in the field. Among 20-MOA scope bases for the Weatherby Vanguard short action, this BackCountry configuration is built for long-range hunting.

Key Specifications

• This base is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum, offering a high strength-to-weight ratio for reduced pack weight.
• The mount uses a Picatinny/Weaver cross-slot interface, providing broad ring compatibility.
• The elevation is set to 20 MOA, allowing additional zeroing range for long-range or precision tasks.
• The finish is matte black, which minimizes reflections and helps maintain a discreet profile.
• The unit is a one-piece base, which improves alignment and rigidity compared with multi-piece systems.
• The footprint is intended for short-action rifles, ensuring proper fit and bore-to-optic alignment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this base have 20 MOA built in? It extends usable dialing range for long-range shots, preserving more of the scope’s own turret travel.

Does this base include rings? No, separate ring selection is required to complete the optic mount.

Buy the Leupold BackCountry Base, Vanguard SA, 20 MOA

A Weatherby Vanguard built for reach deserves elevation baked into the mount, and this 20-MOA BackCountry base delivers exactly that. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast.