Author Topic: Scope Mounting Question (Read 398 times)

isayeret · « **on:** August 26, 2005, 02:11:11 PM »

I have a sporterized 1903 springfield rifle that I just purchased a Mueller 4x16x50 scope for. This rifle has an old Bushnell scope on it, probaby one made back in the sixties. It has Weaver one inch mounts on it. The Mueller scope arrived today, and after comparing them, I realized the Mueller doesn't have enough one inch tube to fit. It appears the scope bases are about a half inch too far apart. The front base is mounted directly on the receiver and the rear is dovetailed in. Aside from taking this to a gunsmith to have the front base moved back, does anyone have any suggestions? If I have to have the front base moved, how much am I looking at having to spend? Thanks.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 26, 2005, 02:50:09 PM »

You need the Weaver extension mounts or mount....while you're at it, make sure they're tall enough for the 50mm AO.

http://www.weaver-mounts.com/rings1.asp?qpg=detachex.html

isayeret · « **Reply #2 on:** August 26, 2005, 03:34:12 PM »

Thanks for the info. That does look far better than using a gunsmith. Do you know if there are other brands that make extensions like this just in case I can't find Weavers locally?

isayeret · « **Reply #3 on:** August 26, 2005, 04:08:49 PM »

Okay, I found more brands that have them. Thanks again.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 26, 2005, 04:42:55 PM »

I've never been fond of any of the Weaver rings, so good for you. :wink: