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    Enfield No4 Sniper Scope Mount alternatives

    Question.

    I see several reproduction Scope Mount Brackets for the No4 Mk1 T and derivatives, all based in a 1" Scope tube.

    I can find nothing with a 30mm or 34 mm scope tube and i'm wondering is anyone has ever done something like that. ??

    Additionaly I am wondering if there is a bracket that fits the pads on a No4 T / L42 but places a Picatinny Rail above the Action / Reciever and Boreline.

    The reason I am asking is that I use a Burris 1-8x24 XTR 2 on my DPMS G2 and would love to mount the same scope on a No4 Mk1 , it has a 34mm Tube. Failing that I have an S&B 1.5-6x24 S&B with Ranging Reticle and BDC Turrets that would also be well suited.

    One way or another I'd like to get either scope attached.

    Does anyone know of something along this lines, or do I have to start from scratch with Solid Works ?

    Any Ideas any one?


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    For starters you would need to place shims in between the cradle pieces until the inside measurement is 1 inch in both the horizontal and vertical axes. Then you could have the rings bored to whatever inside dimension you want - there is plenty of material in the repro. Mounts.

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    Hi Jim. I guess i'll have to buy a set and see, i was hoping that some one might have already made something similar, at least in 30mm.

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    To my knowledge no one has done a No.4(T) bracket with a Picatinny rail built in. Using NATO STANAG rings, such as EAW used to make, with an IWS bracket was one option some people pursued.

    Nor has anyone done a standard bracket with 30mm rings rather than the standard 1". The issue would be ensuring adequate clearance for the scope diameters, particularly the objective lens housings which can vary widely of course.
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    I'm looking to mount the Burris scope as i suggested, this has a 34mm tube. its not got a huge objective as the tube is 34mm straight through to the front end, that shouldn't be a major headache to get mounted. I
    d like a dedicated bracket for it.. but I'd settle for something i could mount a picatinny rail on to. If i can't find something available, which im still hoping, i'll crack on and make my self something suitable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete110119 View Post
    Id like a dedicated bracket for it.. but I'd settle for something i could mount a picatinny rail on to. If i can't find something available, which im still hoping, i'll crack on and make my self something suitable.
    Just use one of these?

    https://www.fultonsofbisley.com/fire...eld-rifles-sr2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Surpmil View Post
    To my knowledge no one has done a No.4(T) bracket with a Picatinny rail built in. Using NATO STANAG rings, such as EAW used to make, with an IWS bracket was one option some people pursued.

    Nor has anyone done a standard bracket with 30mm rings rather than the standard 1". The issue would be ensuring adequate clearance for the scope diameters, particularly the objective lens housings which can vary widely of course.
    There is a T owner in NZicon that has had made a mount that fits just like the original that has a pic rail. He uses this mount and late model scope at the range and uses the original mount and scope at displays.

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    Bindi 2. that is pretty much My Intention . I will use the rifle for hunting on occasion, some fun on the Range and i would like the benefit of modern optics But i still wann to be able to swap back to the original scope. I will probably cnc something up.. But i do have a Crazy Idea to get My hands on a 7.62 enfield Action and build myself a modern L42 clone with Carbon Fiber Stock and a 3D printed titanium scope bracket.
    Gee Ram.. nah that’s not the direction I’m looking at..

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    Pete one thing I did notice the hockey stick part of the mount was well drilled out to either allow some flex or to lighten the mount I don't know which or why. I also don't remember if it was one piece or two piece pic rail. Who ever did the job was no beginner. I have some photos some where. Will have a bit of a Cookie.
    Full length. will see if I can post up the photo. Don't hold your breath.
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    There's a fairly simple and cheap option: buy a reproduction base, mill off all or most of the existing ring "cradles" and braze/screw/silver solder/TIG weld on a steel Picatinny rail.

    A good first step in that process would be to find some cold rolled 1" "half oval" bar stock and braze/screw/silver solder/TIG weld that into the existing lower ring "cradles" to produce a solid flat surface that can be milled to whatever level is required.

    Or simpler yet, zip-cut a couple of short chunks of 1" CR bar into some home made "half oval".
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