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Need Scope Base 4 Marlin 981TS

tr fox
For some reason I cannot locate a weaver scope base for the Marlin .22 caliber 981TS stainless steel bolt action with the magazine tube hung under the barrell. My 8 years old granson, for whom I purchased the rifle has become a good shot using nothing but the open sights and I want to make it more fun for him buy putting on a scope. But for some reason I cannot locate the prober scope base. You would think it would be on the Marlin home page but I cannot find it.

Can anyone advisie me on this? Thanks.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    why use a base?. the rifle is groved for the .22 type scope mounts (one size fits all).
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  • tr fox
    To my surprise, the barrel is drilled and tapped for a scope base. It is not grooved.
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  • tr fox
    OK, I found a two piece Weaver scope base on Cheaper than dirt. It wasn't offered with the 4 required screws, but I am hoping I can use the screws that are already screwed in the receiver of the rifle or maybe buy some screws locally.
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  • tsr1965
    Hi tr fox,

    Good to see you over here again.

    Yup, the bean counters at Savage, and Marlin have been at it again. That putting the 3/8 scope mount dovetail in, is an extra movement in the CNC machine center...so eliminate it. Pretty soon when we get a rifle, it will be in the form of two pieces of pipe, one rifled, and a 2x4, with the blue prints.

    I believe that the Weaver bases you are looking for are the size 18. Figures they would have a different reciever countour than Savage.

    Grandsons are great fun, as any kids are in general. Keep the good work s going!

    Best
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  • tr fox
    quote:Originally posted by tsr1965
    Hi tr fox,

    Good to see you over here again.

    Yup, the bean counters at Savage, and Marlin have been at it again. That putting the 3/8 scope mount dovetail in, is an extra movement in the CNC machine center...so eliminate it. Pretty soon when we get a rifle, it will be in the form of two pieces of pipe, one rifled, and a 2x4, with the blue prints.

    I believe that the Weaver bases you are looking for are the size 18. Figures they would have a different reciever countour than Savage.

    Grandsons are great fun, as any kids are in general. Keep the good work s going!

    Best


    Friendly words are always greatly appreciated [:)]
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  • CS8161
    I think Weaver #12's will fit front and back.
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