The Leupold BackCountry 1-piece Cross-Slot Base is machined from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum to deliver a lightweight, durable mounting solution for the Ruger American Long Action. This one-piece base accepts both Picatinny- and Weaver-style rings and is offered with a matte black finish. Built with a cross-slot design, it provides flexible ring placement for maximizing eye relief and optimal alignment.
Engineered for low weight without sacrificing rigidity, the BackCountry base is intended for shooters who need a simple, dependable interface between scope and receiver. This specific configuration is supplied with a 0 MOA elevation for standard zeroing and hunting or field use.
Key Specifications
- The base is machined from 7075-T6 aluminum.
- The finish is Matte Black.
- Designed to fit the Ruger American Long Action.
- The style is Cross-Slot.
- This is a 1-piece base.
- Elevation is set at 0 MOA.
- The mount attaches to the receiver.
- Rings are not included.
- The length is 6.30″.
- The listed weight is 0.15.
Simple, lightweight, and purpose-built, the BackCountry one-piece base provides a clean, stable platform for mounting optics on Ruger American Long Action rifles. Its cross-slot geometry and compatibility with common ring types make it a practical choice for hunters and field shooters who want dependable, low-mass hardware that keeps optics aligned without excess bulk.
