Scope mounting options for Mauser 98 variant?

[Masterblaster1]

I have a Turkish model 38 8x57mm and want to mount a scope on it. Hoping to avoid a gunsmith as funds are short. What are my options? Scout mount is out because military sight band is removed. The rifle is somewhat sporterized already, it has a cut down 24" barrel, a peep sight, bolt bent, and shortened stock. Peep sight and my terrible vision are not going well together. I called a local gunsmith here in southeast michigan and he wanted $180 ball park to install a side mount... So the question is, are their any other decently affordable options for mounting a scope on this rifle. I am somewhat mechanically inclined so a small project I could handle. Thanks for your thoughts

[Badnews Bob]

Give a look at XS sight systems scout scope mount or maybe one of the no drill systems sold at places like Centerfire systems.

[Masterblaster1]

Ok so I found this no drill system that advanced technologies makes.
http://www.atigunstocks.com/products.aspx?category=10&page=1&id=41
Question is, what on the mount would keep it from turning left or right on the reciever? I realize it has a set screw in the rear but am leery about it. Do you think it would work?

[Badnews Bob]

I've not seen one up close and the pictures always show it with the stock installed, But, I believe it wraps around the action some and may center up on the recoil lug, That would just be a guess on my part. I drill and tap all my old mausers except the ones I don't sporterize. The XS sight mount gose on with set screws and then you epoxy it where the old mil sights where I helped put one on a friends 7mm works great if ya like scout mounts.