My "NO-Mod" Ishapore scope mount.

[Caster]

First, I'm not a big fan of this kind of optic mounting, but my choices are somewhat limited. More so since I refuse to modify this rifle.

Second, This rifle is the most fun I've ever had shooting a bolt action. That's the reason I love this rifle ten times over any other I own. Despite the fact that it's worth less than half of any of my others.

It's VERY accurate for what it is and it's favorite load to date is a 168g gas check spitzer cast from air cooled wheel weights and tumble lubed, 12.5g of Unique, Win LR primer and Hornady match brass.

I needed something for my deteriorating eyes. Irons, as much as I love them, are not my friend any more. SO, I made a block that fits into the rear sight base [light press fit] held in by two screws in the side, and leverage from a set screw in the rear bears against the block and sight base in the front. It looks a little shifty but it is rock solid. Couple that with the fact that my cast loads recoil about the same as a .223 and it's good for good.

Slapped a 2x Nikon on there and viola! Zero modifications. Next I am going to build a micro tool set: punch, screw driver and small round of solid brass to use as a hammer. I'm hoping to fit these in the trap door of the buttstock along with the sight itself. We'll see.

[hipower]

Necessity...and failing eyes. The great mother of inventiveness.

[gregintenn]

Sounds like a possible business venture to me! Good job.

[LngRngShtr]

Like the scope mount but where did you get the cartridge belt ? would look great with my Lithgow

John

[Caster]

Like the scope mount but where did you get the cartridge belt ? would look great with my Lithgow

John

My wife bought that off slEaze-Bay years ago. It's Swedish and built better than a dozen modern made items combined.

[peejman]

Cool stuff. I'd love to add one of those to my collection.

[Caster]

Shot it today and got it sighted in. It holds zero VERY well. Cheek weld is a bit high, but tolerable. Able to shoot with both eyes open easily, that's a plus for hunting if I ever take a notion. Accuracy was good, all things considered. Clays @ 50 yards don't stand a chance.