I have several older bolt rifles I would like to mount period vintage scopes on. Current projects are a model 722 Remington with Stith, Master Mounts. I do not have a Kollmorgen scope but do have a B&L BALvar 8 & an 8A. I located a 1" Stith Ring assy but the flat spring is too long to let the ring set between the two mounts/bases. Were there different length springs for the ring? These scopes have no internal adjustments.
The other projects are Mauser 98 actions and will use B&L/Kuharsky bases. There are two types of ring sets. One uses a set of rings on a flat rail that attached to one base with a star/thumb screw. The other is a set of rings made as a single unit with a spring loaded plunger that holds the scope down to the bases but provides quick release and a good return to zero. What are the pros and cons to each type?
I recently learned that the Tasco model 703 was made under a US Government contract in the mid 1970's. It is a 10x38 scope with no internal adjustments. Has anyone here had any experience with this scope or information on the REALTRAIN program it was ordered and used for.
Thank you.
