Author Topic: Jap Arisaka m38 need info on scope mount (Read 730 times)

1dahunter · « **on:** June 05, 2005, 08:43:24 AM »

I have a sporterized Jap M38 chambered for the 6.5x284 and would love to put a scope on it. Antone familiar with this and know what type of scope mount I should go with? Any info would be greatfully appreciated. Jimmy

jh45gun · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2005, 09:19:18 AM »

I am sure the local gunsmith should be able to fix you up. Jim

1dahunter · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2005, 09:42:30 AM »

Hey JH45gun the local gunsmith is a real twerp he wanted to build me mounts that would raise the scope high enough to clear the bolt, thats pretty close to 2.5 inches! To damn high for me. Thanks for your reply. Jimmy

jh45gun · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2005, 09:11:23 PM »

Well if the bolt is going to interfer with clearing the scope as it is not bent for a scope than maybe you need a new bolt handle installed that is low and then get the mounts done. I am not aware of anyone who makes a scout mount for a Jap rifle but maybe a mauser one can be fit to the rear sight bracket for a scout rifle set up.

1dahunter · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2005, 05:03:13 AM »

jh45gun thank you very much, I hadnt even thought of changing the bolt handle :grin: I really appreciate your help. Jimmy

Scota · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2005, 07:31:21 AM »

If you are having fun and enjoying that rifle more power to you. Somthing to consiter here, you are spending money on an undesireable rifle. Yes, I know it is strong. Strong does not make a decent sporting rifle. You may be able to buy a modern sporting rifle for close to what you will have in this project. If on the other hand you can do the work yourself, have fun and enjoy the process.

jh45gun · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2005, 08:32:28 AM »

Scota looks like he has it fixed up real nice so a few more bucks is not going to hurt as long as he likes it that is the main thing. Yea I found out that you never get what you have into a sporterized milsurp but hey if you plan to keep it and enjoy it thats all that matters. I bet he knows that it cost just as much to sporterise one with what he has done already. As far as he is along he might as well finish the job. Jim

1dahunter · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2005, 01:06:54 PM »

Scota you are right but the darn thing is a tack driver, thats why I took it this far. I have a competion peep site on it and I can put 5 rounds in a 5 inch circle at 300 yards and thought if I could get a decent scope on it I could better my grouping. Any way Ive been thinking about tradeing it off and let some one else finish it. Id be willing to bet that shell take coyotes all day at 1500 yards! :grin: Jimmy

Slamfire · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2005, 06:23:05 PM »

No need to modify the bolt just use a scope with sufficient eye relief to allow the bolt to clear the scope during operation.

1dahunter · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2005, 06:36:49 PM »

Thanks Slamfire if I dont get any takers on my offer to trade I will do that! Thanks again jimmy