Weaver 330-S and Weaver 440 Scope adjustments

FWIW:
I recently picked-up a Weaver model 440 scope with a 3/4 inch tube and 'screw' elevation & windage adjustments.

I wasn't exactly sure how the adjustment screws and the 'surrounding cone-shaped nut' were suppose to interact.

I searched old posts on this forum for past advice on adjusting the similar Weaver 330-S. (I could turn the scope's center adjusting screws, but, they were quite stiff).
Past posts advised the surrounding tapered nut had to be loosened.

This seemed helpful and I adapted a pair of pliers to release (loosen) the "lock nuts".
Now, I am not sure this was necessary. (It appears desirable that the screws move with stiffness).

I purchased a Weaver 'Detachable Side-Mount' for a 3/4 inch diameter scope off of Ebay. It arrived today in a Weaver box with instructions.
The aluminum mount is more recent than my pre-1948 scope, but, the instructions still describe the proper way to use "Friction-Lock Windage and Elevation Adjustments".

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Thanks, I've wondered about that myself -- what are you going to mount the scope on? Salt Flat

BTW - The Weaver model 440 scope came with a Stith-Mount, apparently for the Model 70 Winchester.
My original intent was to put this scope on a 'sportered' 1903 Springfield, that has Weaver bases on the receiver. (I didn't realize how difficult to find and expensive 3/4" rings have become).
I did find an inexpensive Weaver detachable side-mount, that allows me to try it out on an altered Krag carbine.

If I like using the Weaver 440 at the Range, it could end up on a 'faux Springfield Sniper', someday.

BR, In the past I have used some bronze bushings from the hardware store to make up some 1" to 3/4" adapters. I split the bushings with a hacksaw and smoothed them up with a file. They fit and worked fine. Salt Flat

I got to try out the Weaver model 440 scope at the Range on Friday. It is slightly off-set with the Weaver detachable side-mount. This is necessary on the Krag, due to the almost 'straight-up' ejection.

I bore-sighted the slender Weaver by looking down the bore at a point 25 yards away and adjusted the 'cross-hairs' to agree.
At the Range, I 'sighted-in' at 50 yards. The first shot was on the backer, 6 1/2 inches to the left of my aiming point. After 4 sighters and adjustments, I had it grouping about where I wanted it.

The Weaver model 440 is dim, compared to more modern scopes, and the windage & elevation screw adjustments are coarse. The low position of the scope allowed a nice 'cheek weld' with the stock.

I would not Hunt with this scope, but, it is fun to 'plink' with at the Range!

At the next outing, I'll be trying this rig at 100 yards and honing in the adjustments. Because the scope is 'off-set', I want the group 'printing' a bit to the left of point of aim.

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BR, Yes the light gathering capability of the small tube is some what limiting but it sure gives the rifle that classic look. Salt Flat

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