Talley's Picatinny Base is constructed of 7075-T6 aluminum with matte black finish. This model is compatible with Howa 1500 short action rifles.Scope ring bases talley scope ring bases are machined from solid bar stock. The double recoil shoulder design of the talley base holds your scope with absolute rigidity under severe recoil. The base is checked and rechecked by our quality control manager. This is to ensure the best fit possible to your firearm. this base system is required with either talley quick-detachable or talley fixed rings.