
Availability: In Stock
The EGW Ruger American Short Action scope base gives you a rock-solid foundation for optics on your Ruger American short-action rifle without breaking out the drill press. This one-piece Picatinny rail mounts directly to your rifle's factory scope mount holes, so installation is straightforward: line it up, torque it down, and you're ready to ring steel. It's machined from 6061 T6 aluminum—the same material used in quality tactical gear—so you get rigidity without unnecessary weight.
If you've ever wrestled with eye relief, you know the value of flexibility. The Picatinny slot-and-rail design lets you slide your rings forward or back quickly and easily, dialing in the perfect sight picture for your face and your shooting position. Since it accepts both Picatinny and Weaver rings, you aren't locked into one brand of optics or forced to buy new rings if you swap scopes. The cross-slots are gauged to MIL-STD 1913 specs (±.002"), which means fit and repeatability you can trust shot after shot.
EGW designed the Tactical version with a milled center channel that shaves weight where it counts, up on the gun. The base ships with socket head Torx screws and the wrench you need to install it; EGW recommends 20 inch-lbs of torque and a small drop of blue loctite to lock everything in place permanently. This is the kind of detail-oriented engineering that keeps your zero stable through hard use.
| Brand | EGW |
| Product Type | Scope Base |
| Rifle Fit | Ruger American Short Action |
| MOA Elevation | 0 MOA |
| Rail Type | Picatinny |
| Ring Compatibility | Picatinny or Weaver rings |
| Material | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Cross-Slot Tolerance | ±.002" (MIL-STD 1913) |
| Recommended Torque | 20 inch-lbs |
| Included Hardware | Socket head Torx screws and wrench |
Yes. The EGW base is drilled to match the factory scope mount holes on the Ruger American Short Action receiver, so installation requires no drilling or tapping.
Either one. The base features Picatinny slots that accept both Picatinny and Weaver scope rings, giving you flexibility in choosing your optics setup.
The base ships with socket head Torx screws and the wrench needed to install it. EGW recommends applying blue loctite and torquing to 20 inch-lbs for permanent mounting.
The Tactical version includes a milled center channel that reduces weight while maintaining the rigidity and precision of the one-piece design.

SKU: 197556143 • Weight: 0.2oz





Availability: In Stock
The EGW Ruger American Short Action scope base gives you a rock-solid foundation for optics on your Ruger American short-action rifle without breaking out the drill press. This one-piece Picatinny rail mounts directly to your rifle's factory scope mount holes, so installation is straightforward: line it up, torque it down, and you're ready to ring steel. It's machined from 6061 T6 aluminum—the same material used in quality tactical gear—so you get rigidity without unnecessary weight.
If you've ever wrestled with eye relief, you know the value of flexibility. The Picatinny slot-and-rail design lets you slide your rings forward or back quickly and easily, dialing in the perfect sight picture for your face and your shooting position. Since it accepts both Picatinny and Weaver rings, you aren't locked into one brand of optics or forced to buy new rings if you swap scopes. The cross-slots are gauged to MIL-STD 1913 specs (±.002"), which means fit and repeatability you can trust shot after shot.
EGW designed the Tactical version with a milled center channel that shaves weight where it counts, up on the gun. The base ships with socket head Torx screws and the wrench you need to install it; EGW recommends 20 inch-lbs of torque and a small drop of blue loctite to lock everything in place permanently. This is the kind of detail-oriented engineering that keeps your zero stable through hard use.
| Brand | EGW |
| Product Type | Scope Base |
| Rifle Fit | Ruger American Short Action |
| MOA Elevation | 0 MOA |
| Rail Type | Picatinny |
| Ring Compatibility | Picatinny or Weaver rings |
| Material | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Cross-Slot Tolerance | ±.002" (MIL-STD 1913) |
| Recommended Torque | 20 inch-lbs |
| Included Hardware | Socket head Torx screws and wrench |
Yes. The EGW base is drilled to match the factory scope mount holes on the Ruger American Short Action receiver, so installation requires no drilling or tapping.
Either one. The base features Picatinny slots that accept both Picatinny and Weaver scope rings, giving you flexibility in choosing your optics setup.
The base ships with socket head Torx screws and the wrench needed to install it. EGW recommends applying blue loctite and torquing to 20 inch-lbs for permanent mounting.
The Tactical version includes a milled center channel that reduces weight while maintaining the rigidity and precision of the one-piece design.
SKU: 197556143 • Weight: 0.2oz
