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The ZF41 was a complete rifle when I bought it. I have seen them on ebay in the past- very hard to zero but shoots great once it is. The No4mk1 T I just finished cant wait to shoot it
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By the way, the correct assembly of the Lyman Alaskan on an '03A4 is for the adjustment turret to be IN FRONT of the front scope ring. The original US Ordnance Department photos show the Alaskan mounted forward - when it was first designated the standard A4 scope. Unfortunately Lyman could not get the needed matched lense sets from Bausch and Lomb (more pressing war work like periscopes) and so the Weaver scope was adopted as the M73b1 (note b or second choice). The Alaskan has plenty of eye relief, the factory thumb safety works and you won't get "shiskabob eye" from the scope bell!
I was lucky and found an 03A3 that had already been drilled and tapped for the Redfield Jr. mount - just bolt on and go! CC
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one picture in a manual. doesn't make it correct.... go out with one set that way, and shoot it...
when I install the scope. I make sure the safety swings all the way over, and make sure the scope can be used without creeping up on the stock.
the scope, is installed correctly... even if you feel that the one picture posted in a manual says other wise.
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Originally Posted by
chuckindenver
one picture in a manual. doesn't make it correct.... go out with one set that way, and shoot it...
when I install the scope. I make sure the safety swings all the way over, and make sure the scope can be used without creeping up on the stock.
the scope, is installed correctly... even if you feel that the one picture posted in a manual says other wise.
Chuck - my safety was blocked by the scope bell with the Alaskan set back. And I have seen at least one other photo of an M1903A4 in military hands with the scope mounted forward, supposedly a Korean War era rebuild.
CC
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after shooting a rifle with the scope moved forward.. it was pretty hard to focus on the target.
I set these to compete with the Vintage sniper classes. so the safety must swing all the way over. with medium rings, and the bell set for a 3 to 4 inch focus point. it works great, as well as the rifle looking so much better then it set forward. yes, I have seen the manual, and have several copies of it with the drawing of the scope set forward. so now everyone thinks thats the way it was supposed to be set.
im ok with that... set it how you want.. then go shoot the rifle. and see if that works... most move the scope back pretty quick.
I have a M82 that was on a genuine A4, that had been on storage. and the scope was set up back.. still have it someplace.. and it has split rings, so you know they had to take the scope apart to mount it..
most if not all the replica rifles I build. will have a Weaver K 2.5 on top. and use modern 1 inch rings , with medium hight. hard to find the old original split rings that sit higher, scopes were smaller back then and shooters liked the slim look...go with what ever fits your need...and dont worry about whats pictured in a manual. or posted by us on the forums
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Originally Posted by
chuckindenver
after shooting a rifle with the scope moved forward.. it was pretty hard to focus on the target.
I set these to compete with the Vintage sniper classes. so the safety must swing all the way over. with medium rings, and the bell set for a 3 to 4 inch focus point. it works great, as well as the rifle looking so much better then it set forward. yes, I have seen the manual, and have several copies of it with the drawing of the scope set forward. so now everyone thinks thats the way it was supposed to be set.
im ok with that... set it how you want.. then go shoot the rifle. and see if that works... most move the scope back pretty quick.
I have a M82 that was on a genuine A4, that had been on storage. and the scope was set up back.. still have it someplace.. and it has split rings, so you know they had to take the scope apart to mount it..
most if not all the replica rifles I build. will have a Weaver K 2.5 on top. and use modern 1 inch rings , with medium hight. hard to find the old original split rings that sit higher, scopes were smaller back then and shooters liked the slim look...go with what ever fits your need...and dont worry about whats pictured in a manual. or posted by us on the forums
I also have a Weaver K 2.5 - and it looks like it might be the better item - have not mounted it yet, although I have low and medium rings. I suspect my safety problem was the low original Redfield style rings. Thanks! CC
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I tried the low rings a few times, with frustration, highs are a pain in the neck... mediums are just right. setting the older scopes up can be frustration, we get used to modern easy to focus scopes. also keep in mind, the nicest old scope may still have lens issues. and a reason I like the Weaver K 2.5 scopes.. if one is bad or cant focus. you can get a replacement for less then 100.00 .
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