No4 Mk1 T sniper quick detach scope mount stuck

[DonaldD]

thanks for the advise. inspected the shafts and it all looks good. gave me a good scare today because i thought some former lazy owner didn't want to keep removing the scope and welted the thumbscrews to the mounting pads. they even removed the rear leaf so they can easily remove the bolt without removing the scope.

Mine also has no leaf sight. I have managed to find a 'correct' one with the battle-sight milled off to complete the rifle, but am not sure if I will fit it. It is so much easier inserting and removing the bolt on the firing point without having to remove the scope first.

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[CINDERS]

Not all had that mod done Sentry mine has not had it done bit painful at times but then again the rifle does not get shot that often maybe 2-3 times a year max even longer now as our range was closed due to the core of the stop butts having the core exposed so hopefully after a 14 month hiatus we may be shooting there within 4-5 months Govt wheels turn very slowly as the Army owns the range.

[Peter Laidler]

Why do you HAVE to remove the bolt on the firing point I'm bound to ask?

[DonaldD]

Why do you HAVE to remove the bolt on the firing point I'm bound to ask?

I suppose I don't have to, firearms can be cleared on or off the firing point with a breech flag. I just prefer to remove the bolt and magazine to show 'clear.' I don't plan to shoot it without the scope so will keep the rear-sight for completeness rather than fitting it.

[Surpmil]

I've heard penetrating fluids can help loosen stuck screws as well.