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odd way to use low rings and still clear the hammer
« on: March 04, 2006, 05:45:53 AM »
Well since my BSA broke i couldn't find a scope ring combo that cleared the hammer HEIGHT wise. So i took a Bushnell SHarpshooter 3-9x32, ya know really oversized X ring so not a low ring type unless i do what i did. i out both B-square rings ahead of the turrets and positioned the whole deal so length wise the power ring is beyond the path of the hammer. picture the Mosin-Nagant with PU scope (Enemy at the gates) and that's the basic idea, lost the digi cam yet again so who knows if/when i'll post pics.
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« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2006, 06:11:29 AM »
If the tube is a 1-piece, that will work well if it's not mounted too far back, but if it's a 2-piece tube, it certainly may not last long if it's not babied in handling, the rear half of the  scope is unsupported. If you have access to a grinder, modifying the hammer would be a better choice.

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« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2006, 07:38:13 AM »
not sure if i got one or not.
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« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2006, 03:03:54 PM »
what's the eye relief like?  I posistion scopes so i can shoot it comfortably.

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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2006, 07:29:30 AM »
well the scope as is the eye relief is fine, but i found a grinder and am grinding it down instead.
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