Hammer clearance is no longer a problem for me

[raynor]

Finally, man do I hate hammer extensions, super high rings, and no hammer clearance.

Used a Weaver base for a T/C Encore, holes matched perfect with the rear sight holes and the screw threads are even the same. Bushnell 2-6 pistol scope. :grin:

Looks a little odd, but it sure handle well.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=518

[BIGBOREFAN]

I thought about doing something like that. Use the Ultra scope mount and Weaver dual extension rings along with a 2.5X shotgun scope. That looks pretty good to me. What kind of mount did you use and did you have some extra holes drilled and tapped.


BBF

[raynor]

No extra hole, no extra work.  The Weaver base for a T/C Encore matches perfect to the rear sights holes. Screw size is even the same.

That's one nasty picture, oh well. Least you can see what I'm talking about.

[fish280]

now that is some valuable information.  

[cheatermk3]

Raynor, nice solution to the issues you mentioned.  Have you shot the rifle with full-power loads since you set it up?  I'm wondering if the recoil/twisting forces generated on firing might be too much for the rig, that the screws may shear under recoil.

What caliber is it and what loads do you shoot?

[raynor]

This is on a 50 Sidekick, haven't shot full power loads yet. Wondered that myself, my hunting load is 80 of loose 777. Have shot it and know problems, actually a nice balance and feel to the rifle.  I've never liked any hammer guns scoped, just for the reason of access to the hammer.

The Encore base fits the contour of the barrel on the Sidekick perfectly, almost like it was made for it.  I would think with all the bearing surface from the perfect match between the barrel and base that there should be no reason for it to shear.

Hey, if they do shear and someone gets a scope in the puss I'm not responsible. :eek:   Just showing you all what my solution is, not saying everyone should go and do it. Especially on a 45/70 with full power loads.

Attemp at your own risk!!!    Not responsible for any deaths, injuries, missing eyes, you get the picture !!!    There,,, covered my butt.

~~ Have fun, shoot safe ~~

[quickdtoo]

Hey the first scout mount on an NEF/H&R!!! Good going, Raynor!! :wink:

[jeff223]

it kind of looks like what i did on my big 10ga turkey gun.no scope eye from a setup like what we have.to bad the FOV is small with the pistol scopes

hope it works out good for you Doug good idea

here is my set up

[raynor]

Nice set-up Jeff, did you need to drill and tap extra holes?

I should be putting this in the Huntsman section, more traffic here.

I just shot this group a couple minutes ago, 4 shots at 50 yards with the pistol scope set-up.  Nosler sabots and Nosler 250 grain bullets. 777 loose, won't even mention how many grains.

http://www.graybeardoutdoors.com/phpbb2/album_pic.php?pic_id=519

[jeff223]

looks like you have a good shooter there Doug.i did in fact have two more holes drilled n tapped on the 10ga.this worked out good for me.the scope im useing is a Simmons shotgun scope

just how many grains of 777 are you using in that thing?im shooting a max charge of ff 777 out of my Knight Rifle with a 250gr bullet.i started with 100grains and worked up jumping 5 grains each time.when i got to 115grains the groups got small and i kept going up to 130grains.she shoots very good there at 130.she has alittle recoil but not any more than  a max load of 3- 50gr pyrodex pellets.

[257Robt]

Hey Raynor or anyone else, this will sound dumb but here it goes. How do you remove the rear sight? I unscrew the screw at the rear of the sight that contrlos up and down and then what. Also, how many screws hold in the rear sight? I want to make sure I know what I am getting into before I start pulling and prying apart.

[quickdtoo]

You have to remove the roll pin that holds the upper part of the sight in, there's another screw under it. Knock it out with a 1/16" pin punch or a finish nail.