Leupold STD Two-Piece base, Weatherby Mark V

• Two-piece steel construction: The separate front and rear bases keep the action open while providing a rigid mounting platform that stands up well to recoil and hard field use.
• STD windage-adjustable system: The rear ring interface allows lateral alignment at the mount, helping preserve more of the riflescope’s internal adjustment range for precise zeroing.
• Front dovetail engagement: The rotating front ring lock-up creates a secure mechanical connection that resists movement and helps maintain consistent scope position over time.
• Low-profile fit: With a 4.00 mm BH height, the base keeps the optic close to the receiver for a tidy setup and a more natural cheek weld with many hunting rifles.
• Made in the USA: Domestic production and steel construction make this base a practical choice for shooters who want a proven mounting system for regular hunting and range use.

About the STD Series

Leupold STD bases and rings sit among the brand’s long-established traditional mounting systems, aimed at hunters and shooters who want a strong steel mount without moving to a tactical rail format. The series is built around a front dovetail and a windage-adjustable rear connection, a layout that has remained popular because it combines secure ring engagement with useful alignment flexibility during installation.

In practical use, the STD family suits classic bolt-action hunting rifles especially well. The two-piece versions keep the loading and ejection port more accessible than a full-length base, while the steel construction favors durability over minimum weight. A key advantage of the system is that windage can be corrected at the rear mount, which helps reserve more of the scope’s internal adjustment for final sight-in or ballistic dialing. For shooters building a traditional hunting rifle with a clean profile, Leupold STD mounts remain a sensible option that balances strength, serviceability, and a low, uncluttered appearance.

About the Leupold STD Two-Piece base, Weatherby Mark V

The Leupold STD Two-Piece base for the Weatherby Mark V is designed for shooters who want a traditional steel mounting solution matched to one of the best-known magnum-capable bolt-action platforms. Its two-piece configuration leaves the receiver more open than a one-piece base, which is useful on a hunting rifle where easy access to the action matters during loading, unloading, and general handling in the field.

What makes this model especially practical is the way the STD mounting interface works. The front dovetail ring seat provides a solid mechanical anchor, while the rear windage-adjustable arrangement helps align the scope more precisely during installation. That can reduce the need to use excessive internal windage correction in the optic itself, leaving more adjustment available for zeroing and longer-range trajectory compensation. For a rifle that may be used across varied distances, that is a meaningful advantage.

The steel construction favors long-term stability and resistance to hard recoil, while the 4.00 mm base height supports a low-mounted optic setup when ring choice allows it. A lower mounting position often improves cheek weld and gives the rifle a more natural feel behind the scope. Made in the USA, this base is a straightforward choice for a Weatherby Mark V owner who values a proven hunting optics mounting system with a clean profile and dependable lock-up.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company later introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, establishing the product category that would become central to its reputation among hunters and shooters. In 1962, Leupold introduced the Duplex reticle, a design that became widely recognized for its practical aiming layout in the field.

The company moved its manufacturing plant and headquarters to Beaverton in 1968, and Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. It remains family-owned and focuses on sport optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Alongside riflescopes, the range includes red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics, which reflects the brand’s broad experience in building optics and mounting solutions for field use.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Leupold
• Product type: Scope base
• Mount design: STD two-piece base
• Compatibility: Weatherby Mark V
• Material: Steel
• BH height: 4.00 mm
• Made in: USA
• Warranty: 10 years

Warranty

Leupold provides a 10-year warranty for this mount base. That stated coverage period supports long-term use on a working hunting or sporting rifle setup.