SKS Choate scope mount

[ThreeOne-Bravo]

Hello, I have a Russian SKS model 1954, and wanted to put a 4x32 scope on it via a Choate scope mount. I live in Canada and i can't find this scope anywhere and the few US dealers who sell this do not ship to Canada. Does anyone have this scope mount in Canada if yes where did you get it?

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[sandstorm]

try sksman.com in the US , its $42 .

[7.62x39]

three-one bravo,

did you have any luck finding this mount?
will sksman.com ship to canada?

[browningautorifle]

Good luck getting his attention, he was last on the 10th of Feb. One post only. If you want this kind of mount, how 'bout Brownells?

[7.62x39]

try hical.ca.

they carry a bunch of sks aftermarket parts.

i have held off on this, as i am still considering my scope mounting options. i am leaning towards the scout mount.

[sandstorm]

and its easy to mount .

DIY, installing Choate mount.
the choate mount came with 8 of #8-40 screws , why 8? i dont know, which we did not use. we decided to go with standard #8-32 screws.


1. masking tape on the receiver to protect the finish.
2. they recommended the mount be located 1 1/2" from the rear of the receiver and height be about 1/16" below the triangle /\ .
3. checked for ease of removal and reinstallation of the top cover, carrier and bolt.


4. center punch the first hole on the left. remove masking tape.
5. protect receiver in the vise with softer metal , we used aluminum .
6. level the receiver in the vise.
7. check level of the drill press table.
8. drill hole with 9/64", use oil as lubricant.
9. slowly start tapping, always check to make sure the tap is perpendicular either by eyeballing or using a 90* level.
10. turn slowly and if you feel resistance then back off 1/2 a turn , this will snap off metal shavings.
11. mount the choate with the one screw.
12. clamp the other end with a vise grip from the top, cant do that from the bottom of receiver bcos of lack of space. check the mount is level with the top of the receiver, you can see it thru the triangles.
13. make sure the mount will not move and drill the remaining holes.
14. tap the 3 holes.




15. remove sharp edges.
16. with mount in place tighten all the screws with finger and then with allen wrench, i would do the two in the middle first and then the two outter screws.
17. shorten the screws.


view from the back, the iron sight can still be used with the choate mount. below the mount rail is a curvature that follows the front sight round protector. emmab arm in the pic.


18. part of the stock needs to be cut away.
19. loctite the screws.

there !! it was a pretty easy installation. very solid mount , my only complaint would be its not removelable like the posp mount.

[Aragorn243]

Looks very good and I'm sure is a lot better than the loose fitting cover mount.

So the cover and bolt can be removed without taking the mount off?

My Yugo SKS side walls seem very thin, my concern is their isn't enough metal there to hold the screws. Can you show an inside shot so I can see placement?

[7.62x39]

interesting mount, but i think i'm going to try the scout mount instead.
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[infidel]

I bought a yugo 59/66a1 last month. It was already drilled & tapped for the choate mount. ordered one from SKSman, and it arrived last week. mounted perfectly, and I tried it out yesterday, works fine-nice solid mount.
I'm in Canada, & it took a few weeks to work its way through the mail & customs, but it got here finally.