Scoping a No.4

[Wainwrightbagger]

Good points well made Rob. Yes, my rifle can shoot well, better than my middle aged eyes will allow it to if I'm honest. As to uncanny accuracy, I leave that to my K31!
My reasons for considering a scope were simply to help me see what I'm pointing at over ranges above 200 yards. I find I really struggle with open sights beyond that, even with my specs on! I thought I'd keep the SMLE for short range fun and then use the No.4 for longer ranges.

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[Ridolpho]

Wainwrightbagger: One other potential approach is to go with a proper target sight (ie Parker Hale) that requires no permanent modification to your No. 4. The standard No. 4 "peep" has a 0.10 inch aperture and is not meant for serious target shooting. I have 3 scoped No. 4's but my best groups shot to date are still with my Parker Hale sighted '43 Longbranch which seems to be "uncannily accurate" (probably due to a pristine post-war 6 groove barrel). You might find you enjoy shooting with one of these target sights- certainly agrees with my 58 year old eyes.

Ridolpho

[RobD]

I think Ridolpho has a v good point about a target sight - the peephole eliminates all refractive errors from older eyes, the rule being to use an aperture just small enough that the sight picture does not darken. A 6-aperture sight is a good option , allowing one to rotate and compare the apertures, settling on the one-just-before the target darkens.
Or, if your K31 is a tack driver, I'd suggest 'scoping it with the Weaver you mention:
http://www.brownells.com/optics-moun...1666-6109.aspx

Rob