Gentlemen,I recently ordered a S and K scope mount from Brownelles for my M1917.I was just wondering if any one else that has installed one of these has any tips?
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Gentlemen,I recently ordered a S and K scope mount from Brownelles for my M1917.I was just wondering if any one else that has installed one of these has any tips?
Check out the recent
"Parts" rifle thread.
It's the best mount I have found if you don't want to modify your rifle. I had to grind the lower corners of the rings where the fit in the mount so I could move the ring further back and clear the rear sight protector ears. Probably just the rings I was using.
I used Weaver medium "top mount",49041.No grinding,rear ring fits in frontward slot.Cheap Tasco 3x9x40 until I get funds for a "period" looking scope.Next on the list is a good cheek rest.An internet search revealed several options that I like.Blackhawk has a pretty good looking one,lots of "lift"to get your eyes higher above the stock.It's made of nylon though,so,if it works good I will take it to a saddlemaker and have one made of leather.
Shot my scoped 1917 today.We have an 8"x12" steel at 530 yrds.I hit pretty close all around it,within a foot or so,would that be descent accuracy for a 1917?
Not really. That size, 8x12", is about the kill zone on a standing man. You should've hit it every time. You need practice.Quote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
Dutch
OK guys, after several versions, I am done with my version of a scoped M1917.
S&K mount, low Burris Z rings, Weaver K4 scope, Brauer leather cheekpiece, and Dvorak Instruments 34mm soft lens shade. Unfortunately, I messed up my shoulder at work the other night, so it will be a few weeks before I can take it out.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...17sniper-1.jpg
Dang! I like that setup! I've got a spare Leopold hanging around here. I might have to get me an S&K mount. Please let me know how well the leather cheekpiece help with the cheek-weld when you get around to firing it, please. Thanks.
Mike D
Nice, Trickster... thanks for the update!
There is a sporterized scoped 1917 at Purple Heart Gun and Pawn (Former Walt Grape Pawn) on McCart in Fort Worth. Might make an interesting "replica" shooter if remilitarized. I have no financial stake; just thought someone might be interested. I just "looked at it" across the counter. I think it was like $275 or something.