What would you do? scope base?

[D-R-T]

I ordered a Weaver tactical scope base (around $40) with 20 moa built in. I placed it on my rifle. Because it has the "extra" slots at the front of the base, i cannot move my scope back very far (IE cannot get the range of placements I might need).
Also, because my rifle is left handed, the way the bottom of the base is designed, it does no eject the shells every time.
Now, should I:
1. Cut the front of the base off and grind a portion of the bottom of the base to allow the shells to (possibly) eject. Or
2. Send the base back and get a 20 moa base from the same company I already had? (For 3 times the price). (http://www.kenfarrell.com/index.html)

Hmmm...

I do like how the weaver has a recoil lug on it... which the Farrell base does not. But all the other minuses might be too much to over come...

Thanks for the opinions!

 

[Killshot]

Regardless of the rifle, I'd send it back if it doesn't fit for eye relief and allow 100% function.

There's any number of one-piece and two-piece bases with MOA in them available.

 

[Scott Harris]

There are a LOT of picatinny bases out there and most of them cost more than $100. If you want a base with less hassle, look at some of the higher quality ones: Badger, Nightforce, Seekins, Leupold, Bench Source...the list goes on and on. You can also have a gunsmith make you a rail to your specifications.

PS. I once had a gunsmith make me a custom rails, but he forgot to relieve the area around the ejection port causing ejection problems. 10 minutes with a dremel fixed the problem....ok maybe more like 20 minutes.

 

[D-R-T]

thanks all

I sent it back today. I was leaning that way from the beginning. After all, why support a company who doesn't think of LEFTIES! sheesh!
D-R-T