Author Topic: Weaver base # for 38-55 TARGET? (Read 619 times)

Nrut · « **on:** June 03, 2006, 03:44:39 PM »

I wil be ordering a 38-55 Target in the next few weeks and would like to order a Weaver scope base at the same time... Weavers web site shows the number is 82 for a Handi-Rifle....does anyone know if a # 82 base will fit the H&R Target?.... thanks

quickdtoo · « **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2006, 04:50:40 PM »

It will but you'd be happier with the H&R base, a much better choice.

Tim

H&R standard on top, H&R Ultra and Weaver on the bottom

Datil · « **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2006, 05:09:36 PM »

Quick is right on bases, I agree with 100%.
Iwill not use a Weaver base . Just my 2 cents Marv.

Nrut · « **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2006, 05:10:36 PM »

Thanks Tim.... I didn't know that H&R made their own bases....they look better than the Weavers as you have more mounting choices....Problem will be to find a supplier for H&R bases up here in Canada.....

quickdtoo · « **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2006, 05:38:37 PM »

If you're good with a dremel or file, you can cut more slots in the #82, but the biggest headache is the flat spot on the rear of the rail that puts the rear ring forward equal to the second slot position on the H&R.

I've cut the flat spot off and then drilled and counter drilled 2 new holes in the #82 to make it a clone(sorta!) of the H&R rail, but it's not a piece of cake, getting the holes drilled to line up with the mounting holes is hard without a machine shop at your disposal. I used a drill press, used an H&R rail for a template for hole location, have made 2 of em when in a pinch for a rail.

Tim

glockmeister71 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2006, 05:48:29 PM »

Are the H&R bases steel or aluminum?I assume the Weaver is aluminum and by the looks of both,I'd get the H&R anyday over the Weaver.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2006, 05:56:38 PM »

They're both aluminum.

Tim

Nrut · « **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2006, 06:06:27 PM »

Well Tim I just found both the Ultra and the Handi base listed in Brownells Catalog....They do ship some items to Canada if the order is under $100.00 ......hate to keep bugging you but do both of these bases,Ultra and Handi fit the H&R Target in 38-55?

glockmeister71 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2006, 06:07:45 PM »

Thanks Tim.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #9 on:** June 03, 2006, 08:23:54 PM »

Quote from: Nrut

...hate to keep bugging you but do both of these bases,Ultra and Handi fit the H&R Target in 38-55?

Yes, the Ultra rail is an inch longer, has another slot in it and has a lockable set screw in the overhang to provide support for large scopes like on a varmint rifle.

All current production NEF/H&R rifles are drilled and tapped the same for a scope base, they just don't all come with the base. :wink:

Tim

Nrut · « **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2006, 04:34:05 AM »

Thanks Tim...

cheatermk3 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2006, 06:41:43 AM »

If you order the ulyra base from H&R it comes with the hammer extension which you'll need too 9unless you have extremely thin thumbs 0.

Nrut · « **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2006, 06:54:05 AM »

cheatermk3...I doubt that H&R will ship to a non-dealer (gun) in Canada with out an export permit but I will give them a try first...thanks