Thanks, Joe. I used a similar setup on my .25-20; just happened to have two appropriate holes in the barrel already, so I utilized 'em. I like the idea of a "lightweight alternative" all right, but will have to do a better job of blackening the aluminum this time....(wish I had that "pocket anodizer" handy). Don't think I'll need the recoil pin on a .25-35, but I would like the lever-actuated QD rings so I can remove the scope easily.
You're right, nothing dainty or attractive about the Weaver installations; I have one on a custom #1A .22 Hornet and the best you can say for it is that it works well. An aesthetic low point on a sweet little rifle.....
What scope is on that Lo-wall shown? Very much what I had in mind. Some cognoscenti feel that the only scope that looks right on a 'wall is a long-tube Unertl/Lyman type "small game" or target scope a la "classic varminters," or a Malcolm-type scope like a buffalo rifle, both mounted on scope blocks. The compact old-school low-power fixed "deer" scopes work well for my eyes and hunting style and look just fine to me. Not too heavy, either. I don't try to shoot a country mile, tho--like to ease up on 'em.
