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January 22, 2008
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Good Evening Everyone,
I got a 744 Pistol Pack a couple weeks ago and now I'm trying to figure out what options I have for mounting a scope on the 10" HV Barrel.
I know B Square offers a mount but is this my only option. Also an suggestions on scopes?
Thanks,
Jody
February 20, 2008
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Jody, I think the B-Square is the only one I know of and over the years we have always ended up just drilling and tapping the top of the shrouds.......................using a 'common' flat, Weaver style base plate. Of course one can machine "grooves" ( slots) ala Ruger or such also.
dant
Dans Club
March 2, 2008
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dant- I have a nice 2.5x8 Nikon pistol scope that I think could find a nice home on 6" shroud that will soon be "extra". It currently has Ruger rings, and I like the idea of being able to remove and remount the scope, rather than drilling and tapping the shroud, but since you have experience with this, please provide some more expert advice. Is milling the Ruger "grooves" something a competent smith can do, or is it pretty specialized? This scope is pretty much underutilized, and a 6" .357 with a scope sounds like LOTS of fun. I remember shooting my 6" DW over open sights at 100 yards and being happy to get it on the target, much less on the bullseye.
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George Carlin
January 22, 2008
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There is a scope mount on Gun Broker for $9. Info says it is for ".357 max" and will not not fit .357 Mag.
May 14, 2008
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go to http://www.jackweigand.com they have a very nice mount. Blue and SS. It does require drill and tap .
April 25, 2008
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Ok, I have a suggestion that served me well on my 10" M40. Since you'll probably have to drill and tap the shroud anyway, look into a set of see-thru mounts for a Marlin lever action. The mount bases can be relieved to sit straddle of the shroud if you want to really lock them in place, and it keeps the open sights usable so removing and installing the scope isn't necessary. Yes, it looks awkward and you'll probably get comments, but I found that the mount put the revolver at a more comfortable arm position for shooting. It also generates a "halo" around the open sights; making them easier to acquire and align. The mounts typically run less than $30.
January 22, 2008
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The pics below are from a posting on The High Road concerning different mounting options for Dan Wesson Revolvers. Here is a link to that posting.
I thought this option looked really interesting. I might pick up an extra shroud from DW to try this on. Below are pictures of the other options...
January 22, 2008
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Very cleaver way to mount the scope. The only problem I see is the further forward the mounts are the closer the gun has to get to my face when I shoot. Might be nice on the smaller guns but not sure about the SM.
Dave
February 14, 2008
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I used the B Square no smith mount that bolts to the vent rib. Mine is silver and looks odd to the purists on a blued gun but I can change it from barrel to barrel and don't have to drill and tap. It allows me to use one mount for all the different barrel lengths as long as they have a vent rib.
Never had a problem on any model 15, not sure how it would hold up on a 44.
Dan R
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