Model of 1917A4 Replica Project

[Promo]

Salt Flat, had you actually ever considered using the Redfield base as used on the 1903A4 sniper rifle (that was used on my rifle)? Or was your action grounded a bit too much to make it work?

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[Salt Flat]

Salt Flat, had you actually ever considered using the Redfield base as used on the 1903A4 sniper rifle (that was used on my rifle)? Or was your action grounded a bit too much to make it work?

Promo, The rear receiver ring on my rifle was ground down too far and the ears were completely gone. One side had also been radiused. I could have made the Redfield mount work with a spacer but it still wouldn't look exactly like yours. Also I wanted to cover up the "bathtub" hole for a clean look. It would have been a lot easier to use an original mount with a spacer and if I do another one, I'll do it that way. The only way to make a perfect replica would be to start with a fresh rifle and cut the ears to the configuration of your rifle. I have an original Remington 1917 that I thought about doing that way, but--- Salt Flat