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Savage FAQs Savage Arms has been around for over 100 years. Through the years, models have come and gone and changes to their models have naturally occurred as well. We have a great knowledge of Savage rifles and which mounts fit specific applications. The Savage Shooters Forum is also an excellent resource for an even deeper dive into the world of Savage Arms. They have tons of models and we have tons of bases. We will reviews the most common FAQs when it comes to Savage firearms. Flat Back vs …

Scope Ring FAQs We've seen it before - you have your gun and your scope, but that new short tube, 34mm glass you bought doesn't play nicely on your 7mm Mag. Your go-to twist in rings will not suffice, the tube is too short to reach. You must now use some sort of one piece rail with separate rings! Fear not, we have you covered. There are many different options, but one of the most common ways to get your glass on your gun is by using an accessory rail. Which one should …

I am purchasing a mount for my Tikka T3. How do I know which screws I need?Pre-2003 Tikka T3 rifles use 3.5 x .5 metric screws.Post-2003 Tikka T3 rifles use 6-48 screws. I have received my mount for the Tikka T3 but the screws will not start. What do I do? Did I order the wrong screws?The diameter of the different-sized screws is within .001”. The thread pitch of the screws is within .001” as well. If the screw you have will not start, neither size will start. This is happening for the fo …

How to Install Our Scope Mounts You need to mount your scope to your gun, but how? There are many different options, but one of the most common ways to get your glass on your gun is by using an accessory rail. Which one should I choose? Well, a Picatinny rail of course. Picatinny rails have a standardized set of dimensions which allow manufacturers to make rails and rings that will play nicely with other Picatinny products. These include cross slot width, length, and spacing. There are other …

Bushing Finder Here at Evolution Gun Works (EGW), located right in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, we're passionate about 1911 performance. A critical component for achieving tack-driving accuracy and smooth, reliable cycling is a perfectly fitted 1911 barrel bushing. We know that navigating slide and barrel dimensions can seem daunting, which is why we've streamlined the process. Our innovative EGW Bushing Finder tool, combined with our precision custom 1911 bushing boring service, ensures you get t …

What is M.O.A. (Minute of Angle)? M.O.A., or Minute of Angle, is an angular unit of measurement used by precision shooters to describe a rifle's accuracy and adjust a scope's sights. Put simply, it is 1/60th of a degree. Because of this angular measurement, the physical distance an MOA represents grows as the target distance increases. For easy field math, shooters approximate 1 MOA to equal 1 inch at 100 yards. Understanding MOA at Different Distances The core concept of MOA is that it represe …

EGW Mount Series Explained Which mount works best for my application? What is HD? What is the difference between the Standard and the Hunter mounts? These are some of the most common questions we are asked, and it's time we sat down and put a concise and (hopefully) easy to navigate guide together. The type of mount we may recommend typically depends on your use case and your caliber. We typically suggest our Standard Duty Mounts for firearms in the following situations: The firearm IS NOT ch …

The phenomenon of mounting a dot to guns has exploded within the past few years. Originally an aftermarket customization, more and more manufacturers are now making their firearms optics ready from the factory. There are still tons of guns on the market that are not red dot ready though. We understand it can be cost prohibitive to modify a slide. A few hundred dollars for the modification added to the (potentially) hundreds of dollars in optics. At that point, you are stuck with the mounting fo …