I'm trying to un-Bubba a used rifle I've purchased. Mauser 98 action and our hero D&T'd the receiver a little off center. Question: Can the old holes be welded shut in preparation of re-drilling for a new base? My concerns include the heat treatment of the receiver. I don't want to affect the lug area which, if altered, will lead to future problems. I don't have any particular objection to just re-drilling in as much as the prior holes will be covered by the new base, anyway. Any thoughts? Also, any leads on a good one piece base or even a two piece if I cn find one that will allow the proper scope placement. I will be using a Vortex 4x12 and that scope has a very little in the way of extra leeway to move fore or aft in the rings.
Appreciate any info on this one.