if your Weaver doesnt pan out, i have a nice Redfield 4X id sell pretty cheap.
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if your Weaver doesnt pan out, i have a nice Redfield 4X id sell pretty cheap.
Thanks for the great pictures documenting your scoped '17, Trickster. :beerchug:Quote:
Originally Posted by TRICKSTER
You'll have to let us know how she shoots.
I'm working on a similar set-up. I already have the S&K mount, and a 1960's Weaver K4-60B post-and-cross-hair scope is on the way.
Right now I'm trying to find a set of rings that will work with the S&K on my Eddystone. Found that a classic Weaver Sure-Grip ring like yours interferes slightly with the Eddy's sight ears at the rear of the mount. Same is true with Leupold PRW rings.
I'm hoping that a set of Burris Signature Zee rings or Weaver Grand Slam rings, which are not as bulky, will install without interfering with the sight ears.
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Edited to add:
I ended up going with a set of Burris Signature Zee rings, the only rings I could find that would fit without touching my Eddy's sight guards where the ears begin to sweep up toward the back.
The Burris Z rings are the way to go (thanks Chuck). Mine came Monday and fit and look much better than the weaver rings. They do place the scope a bit higher than the weaver rings, but it is still at a decent height. unfortunately it will be a couple of weeks until I will get to try it out.
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they are tough rings, the only ones that wouldnt slip on my 500 S&W.
still have yet to find a scope that will hold together.
I shot my scoped M1917 today.Did pretty well,hit a 12x16 steel,5 out of 5 times at 400 yrds.Biggest problem I see is making some sort of pad to raise my head up a bit.It is a bit awkward shooting without being able to weld my cheek to the stock.Any ideas?
Trickster, that is a great looking setup.Quote:
Originally Posted by TRICKSTER
Thank you for the inspiration.
Should have a similar rig as soon as my Weaver post & cross-hair K4 60B arrives.
Although I'm very happy with the original M1917 peep sights, a scoped "sniper" variant will come in handy for deer hunting and the rifle is easily convertible back to original.
Nice shootin'!Quote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
Wonder if those lace on leather cheek pads that you see made for Garands would do the trick.
I was thinking the same thing about the Garand cheek rest.I'll compare stock profiles tomorrow.I am also going to pick up some used inner tube just in case I have to make something up.
Brownells has a couple different strap on cheek rest. It would be nice to find one that didn't require any holes in the stock. If the Garand one doesn't work out, I may try the leather one here.Quote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
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Well, If you want to look period with your rifle, put on a wooden cheek rest a la No4 Mk1(T) sniper rifle.Quote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
In .303 the Enfield P14 or No3 Mk1(T) sniper rifles re used with a wooden cheekrest and Aldis scope.
For a time my M1917 Winchester was mounted like that with S&K scope mount as well and bushed rings for a Lyman Alaskan.
Now, I have reverted back to a PH5B target sight. That Winnie shoots really well.
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That wood cheek rest sounds interesting,is it something that is readily available,or do I have to make something like that?
I like tricksters first picture too,that made of leather would look and function(hopefully)very good,and being hand made,one could customize the height of the pad.Thank you sirs,for the good ideas,keep em coming.