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Does using a side scope mount make it possible for a scope to be mounted and used, without having to grind the bolt handle or forging the bolt handle for clearance? This would be on a bolt handle style like those on a Pre-war Type B Mauser Sporter? THANKS Jerry
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Not necessarily. Altering the bolt handle will be determined by the positioning/size of the scope as with any mounting system.
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Some side mounts place the scope in a slightly or fully offset position, such as ones meant for the Krag or various Winchester lever actions. These mounts are fairly uncommon but still can be found.
Another possibility would be to use a scope that could be placed far enough forward so that its eyepiece lies just in front of the bolt handle. Some of the early scopes like the Lyman Alaskan and some of the smaller Weavers have enough eye relief to allow this.
Still another possibility would be to use rings mounted high enough so that the scope is actually positioned above the bolt handle. That would mean a VERY high scope position but it might work OK.
Food for thought.
Regards, Joe
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I have had 3 scopes recently that were forward of the bolt handle. An Alaskan, a Noske, and a Leupold Plainsman. The Leupold is probably the easiest to find and is petty cool in the fact that it doesnt have turrets. The adjustment is accomplished with rings that rotate on the tube itself. I wonder why they didn't really catch on?
I've got a picture of a Winchester 54 Hornet I can email if someone will post it for me.
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The Leupold is probably the easiest to find and is petty cool in the fact that it doesnt have turrets. The adjustment is accomplished with rings that rotate on the tube itself. I wonder why they didn't really catch on? Very likely because they would not hold adjustment well or could be easily knocked out of alinement. Generally in the history of scopes, any odd type of adjustments have not been popular, no matter how good they might have been.
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I've got a picture of a Winchester 54 Hornet I can email if someone will post it for me.
Send it I'll post it.
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The Leupold Plainsman I have has locking rings that act as a double-nut arrangement to lock the adjustment rings. I think they work pretty well given the fact I couldnt get them loose with my fingers (insert faavorite sissy joke here). It may not be the best set-up, but it does give clean lines.
Michael will be along with a picture.
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About as unobtrusive as a sicdemount can be.
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