scope base mounts
I recently bought and old .22 that has been drilled and tapped for scope bases but have no idea what base mounts to buy. Is there someone who can tell me or is there a chart that shows hole spacing mine are the front holes are 9/16" center to center and the rear holes are 7/8" center to center. Any info is appreciated.
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Usually you would start with the make and model of the rifle so that you get the correct bottom profile of the bases.
added Bubba could have made or modified bases and D&T the rifle to fit the holes. I suggest you need to look in old books like the Shooters Bible for different manufactures that might have made one for that model.0 -
The rifle is a Springfield/Stevens model 87A. It was made between 1938 and 1945 according to the patent date info but had no drill and tap or grooved receiver. Someone in it's life has drilled and tapped it. 0 -
I believe the correct weaver mounts would be # 12 front and rear so if your hole spacing is different it is drilled for something else. 0 -
I would just obtain mounts, that fit the receiver, (might have to get them off fleabay. For something that old).
Making a transfer punch. Out of screws with the heads cut off, than pointed. To mark hole locations. Drill carefully, so holes line up correctly. Should work for mounting scope, on the old timer.0 -
Based on the measurements given, it is possible that high power rifle mounts were used. The most common rifles at the time being Mauser, 1903 Springfield, 1917 Enfield and maybe Remington Model 700. Measuring some of those bases would tell.
If Weaver #12 are the correct bases one screw is adequate to hold them on a .22 rifle.0 -
Thanks for all replies and I will try some different mounts to see what lines up. 0
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