Best scope mount for Mosin91

[big bear]

I have a nice mosin 91 B marked barrel rifle. Shoots nice 3" groups with surplus ammo, would do better if I could actually see the front sight! I'd like to put a scope on it. What's the best, no alteration scope mount? Do I need an extended eye relief scope? I am wondering if a 4x extended eye relief scope (marketed as a handgun sight would do the trick?Not looking to change to bent bolt. Thanks for any tips.

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[jjjxlr8]

Glad you aren't considering permanent alterations to your M91.

There was a gentlemen one of the local ranges yesterday that had a scope mounted in place of the rear sight leaf on his M91/30. He said that he had tried several different "pistol" scopes (for the eye relief) and they all failed under the heavy recoil. He ended up with a scope that he said was made by Leatherwood. I can't remember what the name was, now, but I could pick the name out of a line up.

He said that with everything loc-tited in place, it works fine.

[Josh Smith]

Hello,

Can you see a fiber-optic?

Is it a 91/30 or an M91? They changed rear sight bases.

... though, on either one, if you remove the rear sight base, you will find a 3/8" dovetail that will accept airgun 'scope mounts and, properly mounted, will hold fine. I recommend the this:


UTG 11mm to Weaver Adapter, Adjustable: Amazon.com: Sports Outdoors

That said, I'm Smith-Sights and recommend you stay with open sights if at all possible, if you have a 91/30 or post-1930 carbine!

Regards,

Josh