Marlin 1894 scope base

[olywa]

Can anyone recommend a Weaver-style one piece base for the 1894 that sits lower than the Weaver or the Leupold Rifleman? I'm trying to get as low to the bore as I can using Burris Super-Low ZEE rings. I'm going with the one-piece base because the spacing of the mounting holes on the receiver is so close. The scope has a 20mm objective. Thanks all, any ideas are welcome.

[Dand]

I'm waiting for my Weaver base from Brownell's but I wonder how high the B Square base is?  I know GB really badmouths B Square but it might be an option.  Is it Warne or Talley that makes the 2 piece, combination ring and base?

Be sure you have clearance at the rear for your hammer even if it has a side spur attachment.  I'm still startled that the latest Williams receiver mount won't clear the hammer with an aperture inserted.

I sure am enjoying my new FG (first centerfire Marlin).  Just cleaned it last night.  I never realized how easy a Marlin lever is to remove to allow cleaning from the breach!!!  Wish I'd known that 37 years ago when I bought my Win 94.

[olywa]

I'll have to take a look at the B-Square. I like those Talley Lightwieghts but the 1894 receiver is so short that it's hard to clear the turrets and still get proper eye relief. That's the main reason I'm looking at one-piece bases. They give a little more stretch.

[mjbgalt]

GB isn't kidding...

Bsquare is junk. I bought rings for my marlin .17HMR and tightening them down caused the screws to strip and the heads rounded on the torx.

not to mention the cheap feel of them.

they were cheaper but i wont be using them ever again.

-Matt

[Dand]

Whew! That's bad when torx screws round out!  I've had ok luck with some B Square rings, but come to think of it I could tell the allen screws shouldn't be cranked down real hard.  Doesn't matter so much on a .22 LR.

I have been careful and avoid B Square for more demanding stuff like magnum air rifles and such.  I've liked the BKL mounts there.

[rifleman308]

Ronhart Distributors (Colorado Springs, CO) has a new Model 63P Marlin scope base with multiple slots (Picatinny rail style) which fits the following listed rifles. It is low profile and will accept red dots, holograms, etc. plus the multiple slots allow a larger latitude of eye relief adjustment. Priced at $13.95 + $3.85 shipping. Send an email to rhd80962@juno.com for info and photos. Put Marlin Scope Mount in subject line.


 Camp Carbine Model 9 Semi-Automatic
 Camp Carbine Model 45 Semi-Automatic
 Models 30AS, 30AW Lever Action
 Models 36, 336 and 336C Series Lever Action Carbines & Rifles
 Model 62 Levermatic Rifle Lever Action
 Models 1893 Carbines and Rifles Lever Action
 Models 375, 444 and 1895 Big Bore Lever Action Series
 Models 1894 Lever Action Series including the Cowboy Models
 Glenfield Model 30 Lever Action
 Marlin 9222M and 989
 Mossberg Model 640 Lever Action
 Western Field Model 740 Lever Action

[olywa]

Thanks, I'll check this out. Sounds like what I'm looking for.