Author Topic: scope mount setup (Read 834 times)

Paul5388 · « **on:** January 14, 2006, 05:20:32 PM »

I have a B-Square mount for my 8" 744, but don't seem to be able to set it up properly. This is the mount that clamps on the vent rib with a set screw front and back. Any suggestions for proper setup?

ZZTOP · « **Reply #1 on:** January 15, 2006, 01:41:24 PM »

Hey Paul,
Your picture is very dark and hard to see but the way I have mine set up
is I have mine back toward the cylinder one vent more on the rib.
Then you have more leway on how close you put the scope or site to your eye.
If I knew how to upload an image on this site I would show you mine.

I hope this helps.

Happy shooting
ZZTOP

Feldhege · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2006, 08:44:32 AM »

How well do those hold up to the recoil?

I just purchased a DW 44 mag with 8" Barrel and would like to mount my Bushnel Holofield scope on it for hog and deer hunting. Can a clamp on mount take the punishment of a 44Mag when using magnum loads?

Robb Feldhege

Feldhege · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2006, 09:19:22 AM »

How well do those hold up to the recoil?

I just purchased a DW 44 mag with 8" Barrel and would like to mount my Bushnel Holofield scope on it for hog and deer hunting. Can a clamp on mount take the punishment of a 44Mag when using magnum loads?

Robb Feldhege

7br · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2006, 04:46:59 AM »

I have the same mount. I mount mine as far back as I can. The rear adjustment screw is over the cylinder. I loosen both adjustment screws up, put the two outside pieces in the rearmost slots in the rib, put the center piece in, put the cross bolts in hand tight, then adjust both of the elevation adjustment screws, then tighten the crossbolts. The mount will fit with either end forward, but with my burris 2x7, the bell will catch the base if I don't have it correct. As a warning, the two adjustment screws will leave little brass colored circles on the rib and frame when mounted this way. It also puts the eyepiece over the hammer. I think it balances pretty well this way, but it would be tight getting your thumb with a glove between the hammer and scope.

Don't know about .44 loads, but it is good enough for 3"/100yard groups out of my .41 with bullets from 215 to 315 grains.

Paul5388 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2006, 10:04:11 AM »

The picture was showing the way the red dot was mounted when I got the gun. My question is, how do you know where the set screws are to be positioned? Does the gun need to be positioned with a level and then level the mount or does it need to be a certain amount off level?

The B-Square mount will pivot in the screws a certain amount, which can really affect the adjustment. I put in 120 clicks of adjustment and still didn't get it on the paper.

7br · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2006, 01:36:15 AM »

I generally eyeball it and try to make the top of the mount parallel to the rib. I suppose I could use a caliper and measure from the bottom of the underlug to the top of the mount in two different spots. Then adjust accordingly. I also try to adjust it so the adjustment screws hold the mount against the crossbolts. I figure I can't tighten the crossbolts enough to keep aluminum sliding on aluminum.

Feldhege · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2006, 03:54:34 AM »

Is this the best way to mount a scope? I have a DW .44 that I want to use for Hog hunting. I am going to mount a Bushnell Holofield on it. I am debating between the clamp on one or having it tapped for a weigland mount. Any opinions? For those of you with the clamp on mount, would you do it this way again?

Lastly, does the clamp on mount sit very high off the rib? Just thinking it might introduce more paralax (?) error then a flat mounted one.

Thanks for the advice.

Robb Feldhege

7br · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:06:35 AM »

I am not sure if this is the best way to mount a scope. The mount came with my gun when I bought it. It works for me for load testing. I shoot it mainly in IHMSA competition with the iron sights. Not sure about for hunting as I only carry it with open sights, but never had a chance to harvest anything with it. With the mount and my burris, it is a bulky, hefty package. My 41 probably weighs close to six lbs with everything mounted.

Yes it is high, but your shots probably shouldn't be much over 100 yards anyway. Don't think it will hurt you that much. Sight it in at 100yds and you will be 2" low at 10 yds, 1.5" high at 60 and back on at 100. Well within the kill zone of a deer.

Unless you are using something that doesn't extend past the frame, you will need some height to get your thumb between the scope and the hammer to cock it. I don't know of many people who can shoot a scoped revolver double action. Have seen it done though. I don't think the holofield should have this problem. Lower mounting might help with the bulkiness of the package.

IHMSA has rules about modifying your firearm in the production classes or I would probably go with drilling and tapping. Just think it would be less likely to shift under recoil. I have a shooting buddy that does have some old rings that clamp directly to the rib. I think they are Leupold, but they might be Redfield. Not sure when he got them, but I would imagine it was over 15 years ago. I have used them on my DW722, but not the .41 Once again, probably not useful for your holofield.

Please note that these are my OPINIONS and Impressions. Your mileage may vary considerably.

Feldhege · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2006, 03:27:58 AM »

That was just about what I was thinking. Start out sighting in at 50 yards, practice, then sight it in around 100. I found one of those mounts on ebay for $16 (so far) so I will try it. I will probably end up mounting a weigland mount on it to make sure nothing moves. Thanks for your opinions.

Robb