The Talley steel Picatinny base (brand part no. PS0252150) is built for the Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard in short action, giving owners of these popular budget-precision rifles a solid Picatinny interface for mounting rings and an optic. Made from steel and finished in matte black, it weighs 4 ounces and measures 6.39 inches overall, with a front mount height of 0.377 inch and a rear mount height of 0.498 inch.

Key Specifications

• Built as a 1-piece Picatinny base for short-action receivers.
• Fits the Howa 1500.
• Also fits the Weatherby Vanguard.
• Machined from steel.
• Weighs 4 ounces.
• Finished in matte black.
• Measures 6.39 inches in length.
• Front mount height of 0.377 inch, rear mount height of 0.498 inch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rifles does this base fit? It fits the Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard in short action.

What is the base made from? It’s machined from steel and finished in matte black.

Does this base include rings? No — rings are sold separately to match a standard Picatinny interface.

Buy the Talley Steel Picatinny Base for Howa 1500/Weatherby Vanguard, Short Action

The Howa 1500 and Weatherby Vanguard share a receiver footprint, and this Talley base is machined to fit both precisely. Browse our full scope bases selection and order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping.