brian923 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 can the mauser rifle be drilled and tapped for a scope without the use of a JIG? i was going to purchase a jig, but in seeing some other sites on the net, some guys dont use themn to scope mosins. another reason i was wondering about this is because i am also contomplating the use of a side mount system. the jig would not help me here. thanks guys, brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z1r Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Yes, but you need to be able to precisely locate the holes over the bore centerline. On a side mount, you need to position the base plate in such a way that it will center the scope over the bore. Unless of course it is one designed to be used at an angle. A mill or very precise drill press is the best way I know of other than a jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38scarabkv Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 I have cheated on guns that my jig would not fit and used Quik Steel and a laser bore sighter to stick the scope and mounts then removed the scope and drilled and tapped, Quik Steel sets up really fast, in minutes, so it is helpfull to have another set of eyeballs when positioning the scope and mounts, plus it gives you someone to yell at if it comes out crooked, I have done 2 M N's, a 2a Enfield, a Pachamyr pivot mount on a Garand, and a homemade mount on an L1a1 this way and they all sighted in just fine. Just remember it is easier to pop off the Quik Steeled on mounts and redo, than to weld up and drill new holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistJG26 Posted December 31, 2007 Report Share Posted December 31, 2007 I just scoped my Czech 98/22 without having to modify the gun at all. I got the mount kit from S & K, removed the rear windage sight and placed the S & K mount in its place. Although labeled "scout mount" the scope does not look out of place a mere few inches forward of where an Enemy at the gates scope would be. Did not have to bend the bolt or cut the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian923 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 I just scoped my Czech 98/22 without having to modify the gun at all. I got the mount kit from S & K, removed the rear windage sight and placed the S & K mount in its place. Although labeled "scout mount" the scope does not look out of place a mere few inches forward of where an Enemy at the gates scope would be. Did not have to bend the bolt or cut the stock. are you able to use a regular scope, or do you have to0 have a handgun, scout scope installed? i just got one of those scope mounts, but i dont have a scope yet. it would be nice if i could use a regular scope, instead of a scout scope?! thanks, brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racepres Posted February 11, 2008 Report Share Posted February 11, 2008 FWIW I have done the "scout" type mount, and do not like a handgun scope in this setup. I much prefer a shotgun or IER type scope for the eye relief.. but, YMMV.. MV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couchfighter75 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 I just scoped my Czech 98/22 without having to modify the gun at all. I got the mount kit from S & K, removed the rear windage sight and placed the S & K mount in its place. Although labeled "scout mount" the scope does not look out of place a mere few inches forward of where an Enemy at the gates scope would be. Did not have to bend the bolt or cut the stock. LINK?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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