Leupold QR Two-Piece base, Browning X-bolt

• Quick Release interface: The QR system lets the optic come off the rifle and go back on without a full remount, which is useful for travel, storage, or switching between scopes while keeping point-of-impact shift to a minimum.
• Two-piece base layout: A two-piece design leaves the ejection port open and keeps the receiver area less cluttered, giving the rifle a cleaner setup and easier access during loading and unloading.
• Steel construction: Steel gives the base the rigidity needed for a secure scope-to-rifle connection, helping the mount stay stable under recoil and repeated field use.
• Made for the Browning X-Bolt: This base is built specifically for the X-Bolt platform, so it provides the correct fit for compatible short-action, long-action, and magnum variants within the listed pattern range.
• Made in USA: U.S. manufacturing and Leupold’s long experience with hunting optics mounts make this base a dependable choice for rifles that see regular range use and hard field conditions.

About the QR Series

Leupold QR mounts are designed for shooters who want a traditional steel mounting system with the added flexibility of fast optic removal. In Leupold’s lineup, the Quick Release family sits alongside Standard and Dual Dovetail systems, but it stands apart by focusing on repeatable removal and reinstallation rather than a fixed, permanent setup. That makes the series especially relevant for hunting rifles, travel rifles, and field guns that may need to carry different optics for different tasks.

The defining feature of the series is its lever-operated locking system, which draws the ring assembly down and forward into the base. In practical use, that gives the shooter a mount that is quick to handle yet still based on a solid steel interface. QR bases are commonly chosen by hunters who remove a scope for transport, swap optics between seasons, or want easier access to the rifle during maintenance. Across the series, the emphasis is on repeatable return to zero, durable steel construction, and compatibility with Leupold QR rings, all in a format that keeps the rifle practical in the field rather than overly bulky.

About the Leupold QR Two-Piece base, Browning X-bolt

The Leupold QR Two-Piece base, Browning X-bolt is a rifle-specific mounting solution for shooters who want the flexibility of the QR system on the Browning X-Bolt platform. Its two-piece arrangement keeps the receiver more open than a one-piece rail, which is often preferred on hunting rifles where easy access to the action matters as much as scope support. The design also keeps overall bulk down, so the rifle retains a more traditional profile.

Its main advantage is the way it works with Leupold Quick Release (QR) rings. Once paired with the correct QR ring set, the base allows the optic to be removed and reattached quickly, which is useful when packing the rifle for travel, protecting the scope in rough transport, or keeping a second optic ready for a different load or hunting style. Leupold’s QR mechanism is intended to return the scope to position with minimal shift, so the convenience does not come at the cost of practical field accuracy.

Steel construction gives the base the strength expected for repeated recoil and regular scope changes, while the X-Bolt-specific footprint ensures proper fit on the compatible short-action, long-action, and magnum receiver patterns listed for this model. For shooters building a dependable hunting setup rather than a rail-based tactical rifle, this base offers a straightforward combination of secure fit, fast optic removal, and a clean low-profile mounting format.

About Leupold

Leupold & Volpel was founded in Portland, Oregon, in 1907 by Fred Leupold and Adam Volpel. The company remains family-owned and focuses on sport optics for hunting, shooting, and outdoor use. Its product range covers riflescopes, red dot sights, binoculars, spotting scopes, rangefinders, and thermal optics, giving the brand a broad presence across both sporting and professional shooting categories.

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. In riflescopes, the company is especially well known for the VX-series and Mark-series lines, and its history in the category goes back decades: Leupold introduced its first riflescope, the Plainsman, in 1947, followed by the Duplex reticle in 1962. That long focus on practical field optics is directly relevant to products like its scope bases and rings, where secure fit, repeatability, and durability matter just as much as the optic itself.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: Leupold
• Product type: Two-piece base
• Compatibility: Browning X-Bolt
• Mount interface: Leupold Quick Release (QR)
• Material: Steel
• BH height.: 4.00 mm
• A: 17.78 mm
• B: 71.74 mm / 74.74 mm / 93.84 mm
• C: 17.78 mm
• Made in: USA
• Compatible models: FN Browning X-Bolt SSA, FN Browning X-Bolt SA (71mm), FN Browning X-Bolt SA (74mm), FN Browning X-Bolt LA, FN Browning X-Bolt Magnum (MA)

Warranty

Leupold covers this mount for 10 years. That stated warranty period suits a steel mounting component intended for long-term use on a working hunting or shooting rifle.

In the Box

• Leupold QR Browning X-Bolt two-piece base
• Base screws