H & R Topper 158 30-30 from 1970

[Grandpa Crusty]

Friands:
 
One last bit of advice / information needed.
 
I plan in mounting a Sightron 4 x 32 scope on this rifle. Should I use low or medium rings to avoid having the hammer from hitting the scope? base will be a Weaver 60A. I also plan on mounting a hammer extension on the left side if advisable.
 
Thanks!  Grandpa Crusty

[quickdtoo]

Your vintage H&R has a low hammer spur unless it's been replaced, no hammer spur extension will likely be needed, in fact a modern H&R/Uncle Mike's extension can interfere with the barrel release if not mounted correctly. I use low rings with the low hammer spur usually, but it depends on the scope.

Tim

[Grandpa Crusty]

Thanks Tim!
 
I can now get this new to me / vintage rifle set-up
 
JF

[44 Man]

Grandpa, you need to also remember not all ring height is the same from brand to brand of rings.  With my prefered 'Weaver Quad-loc' rings, I must use one marked 'high' to get a 'medium' height.  The Weaver's marked 'High' will just clear the hammer on a scope with a small ocular bell.  With a bigger bell, I must use the Weaver rings marked 'extra high'.  So you should take into account what brand of rings you are using also.  Enjoy that 158 30-30, mine is my favorite Handi! (and it shoots will under an inch!)  44 Man

[gcrank1]

My local WalMart has a good selection of rings/heights, plus a liberal return policy (I always open packages carefully to be able to repack for return if necessary).
On a low comb stock, with my neck and cheekbone, I like as low a scope as possible to just clear the hammer.
IMHO, Dont err on the notion of the demon 'see thru' mounts.

[Grandpa Crusty]

Friends:
 
I ordered the Weaver 60A mount and Millett "low" weaver style 1" rings as I like the scope as low as possible - hope it works with my Sightron 4 x 32 scope?
 
Would never, never use "see thru" rings!
 
JF

[quickdtoo]

That should be fine specially with a fixed power scope, ya got no power ring to deal with, Millett low weaver style are some of the lowest "lows" available, I think they're real close to Weaver lows, the only weaver style ring lower that I've use are Burris Zee extra lows which were discontinued. 

Tim

[rdlange]

I have a 4x Prodiamond on mine and can/will switch to low rings when I get some.  Maybe even go to a 20mm objective scope to get it lowest.  You got a good shooter.  I like mine.  It's very light and 'Handi'.

[nanuk-O-dah-Nort]

I mounted a 2.5x20 scope on one of my 45/70's, using extension rings so the Ocular Eye Piece is just ahead of the hammer.  Gives me lots of room to load/unload without having to reach under the scope.