
Availability: In Stock
The EGW Remington 597 scope base transforms your rifle into a true optics platform without the hassle of gunsmithing. This one-piece Picatinny rail mounts directly to your 597's factory receiver holes—no drilling, no tapping required. Whether you're upgrading from iron sights or swapping between different optics setups, you get a solid, precision-machined foundation that accepts both Picatinny and Weaver-compatible rings.
Built from 6061 T6 extruded aluminum, the EGW base is lightweight yet rigid enough to hold zero through seasons of hunting and range work. The full-width cross-slots are gauged to MIL-STD 1913 specifications (±.002"), so you can move your rings forward or back to dial in the perfect eye relief for your scope. That flexibility matters when you're testing different magnifications or switching between day and night glass.
Installation is straightforward: the base comes with socket head Torx screws and wrench, and EGW specs 20 inch-pounds of torque with a drop of blue Loctite on the fasteners. The milled center channel reduces weight without sacrificing the clamping surface where it counts, making this an ideal choice for hunters who care about keeping their rifle trim and balanced.
| Material | 6061 T6 extruded aluminum |
| Rail Type | Picatinny |
| Compatible Rings | Picatinny and Weaver |
| Slot Spacing Tolerance | ±.002" per MIL-STD 1913 |
| Firearm Fit | Remington 597 |
| Fasteners | Socket head Torx screws with wrench included |
| Recommended Torque | 20 inch-pounds |
Yes. The EGW base is drilled to align with the factory scope mount holes on the Remington 597 receiver, so installation requires no gunsmithing.
Any scope rings with Picatinny or Weaver-compatible clamps will work. This gives you flexibility to choose rings that match your preferred ring height and ring material.
Yes. The Picatinny slots allow you to move your rings forward or backward along the rail to dial in optimal eye relief for your scope and shooting position.
The mount comes with socket head Torx screws and a Torx wrench for installation. EGW recommends applying a small amount of blue Loctite to the screws and torquing them to 20 inch-pounds.

SKU: 197556364 • Weight: 0.2oz





Availability: In Stock
The EGW Remington 597 scope base transforms your rifle into a true optics platform without the hassle of gunsmithing. This one-piece Picatinny rail mounts directly to your 597's factory receiver holes—no drilling, no tapping required. Whether you're upgrading from iron sights or swapping between different optics setups, you get a solid, precision-machined foundation that accepts both Picatinny and Weaver-compatible rings.
Built from 6061 T6 extruded aluminum, the EGW base is lightweight yet rigid enough to hold zero through seasons of hunting and range work. The full-width cross-slots are gauged to MIL-STD 1913 specifications (±.002"), so you can move your rings forward or back to dial in the perfect eye relief for your scope. That flexibility matters when you're testing different magnifications or switching between day and night glass.
Installation is straightforward: the base comes with socket head Torx screws and wrench, and EGW specs 20 inch-pounds of torque with a drop of blue Loctite on the fasteners. The milled center channel reduces weight without sacrificing the clamping surface where it counts, making this an ideal choice for hunters who care about keeping their rifle trim and balanced.
| Material | 6061 T6 extruded aluminum |
| Rail Type | Picatinny |
| Compatible Rings | Picatinny and Weaver |
| Slot Spacing Tolerance | ±.002" per MIL-STD 1913 |
| Firearm Fit | Remington 597 |
| Fasteners | Socket head Torx screws with wrench included |
| Recommended Torque | 20 inch-pounds |
Yes. The EGW base is drilled to align with the factory scope mount holes on the Remington 597 receiver, so installation requires no gunsmithing.
Any scope rings with Picatinny or Weaver-compatible clamps will work. This gives you flexibility to choose rings that match your preferred ring height and ring material.
Yes. The Picatinny slots allow you to move your rings forward or backward along the rail to dial in optimal eye relief for your scope and shooting position.
The mount comes with socket head Torx screws and a Torx wrench for installation. EGW recommends applying a small amount of blue Loctite to the screws and torquing them to 20 inch-pounds.
SKU: 197556364 • Weight: 0.2oz
