Warne Maxima 2-Piece Steel Weaver-Style Scope Base for Browning BAR/BPR & Winchester SXR

The Warne Maxima 2-Piece Steel Weaver-Style Scope Base is a no-nonsense mounting solution for Browning BAR, BLR Lightweight, BPR pump-action rifles and Winchester SXR semi-automatics. Built around the proven Weaver platform—one of the strongest and most versatile mounting standards in the industry—these bases deliver the kind of rock-solid foundation serious hunters and shooters need. The low-profile steel design keeps your rifle sleek and handleable while giving you the option to cowitness your iron sights or use them independently when your optic is removed.

What sets the Maxima apart is the full-width recoil slot machined into each base. That feature matters: it gives the recoil keys on Warne's Maxima QD Rings maximum bearing surface, translating to better recoil control and less shifting under fire. When paired with those rings, the bases sit low enough that you can shoot over the top of them and still maintain your natural shooting position—a genuine advantage if you want both optic and irons in play. Installation is straightforward: Torx-style T-15 socket cap screws secure the bases to your rifle, torqued to 25 in/lb.

Steel construction means durability. If you're running a Browning lever-gun or Winchester semi-auto and want a solid, uncompromising foundation for a hunting or range optic, these bases earn their place on your rifle.

Key Features

• Weaver-style mounting system—proven standard for strength and compatibility
• Low-profile steel design maintains clean sight lines and rifle profile
• Full-width recoil slots for maximum engagement with recoil keys
• Works with Warne Maxima QD Rings for cowitness capability with iron sights
• Removable design allows shooting with open sights when optic is detached
• Torx-style T-15 socket cap screw fasteners for secure, repeatable mounting

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will these bases work with my Browning BAR or Winchester SXR?

Yes. The Warne Maxima 2-Piece bases are specifically engineered to mount on Browning BAR, BLR Lightweight, BPR pump-action rifles and Winchester SXR semi-automatics.

Can I still use my rifle's iron sights with these bases?

Yes. The low-profile design is intentional—you can cowitness over the top of the bases to your iron sights, or remove the optic entirely and shoot with open sights alone. When paired with Warne Maxima QD Rings, you maintain your natural shooting position while keeping both systems available.

What is the Weaver mounting standard?

Weaver is one of the industry's most proven and versatile scope mounting standards. It's strong, widely compatible with quality rings and optics, and has a track record spanning decades of hunting and shooting use.

How do I install these bases?

The bases mount using Torx-style T-15 socket cap screws. Warne recommends torquing them to 25 in/lb for secure, repeatable attachment to your rifle.