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#66102 - 03/09/10 10:58 AM

No drill scope base for Ruger SB?

nuclearweasel
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Does anyone manufacture a no drill scope mount for a Ruger super blackhawk? If so who? and if not what is my best option for getting a solid scope mount? Thanks in advance, your knowledge is much appreciated.

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#66105 - 03/09/10 12:05 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: nuclearweasel]

trad-hunter
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I had a mount for my SBH a few years ago made by b square. It was a no drill and tap mount that mounted in the rear sight pocket and it had a clamp that clamped to the barrel. It seemed to hold pretty well.

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#66108 - 03/09/10 01:30 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: nuclearweasel]

TCTex.
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Originally Posted By: nuclearweasel

...if not what is my best option for getting a solid scope mount?

It is not what you are asking for... But look at a Weigand mount. It is just my .02's and it is any were from being gospel… LOL

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#66115 - 03/09/10 05:07 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: TCTex.]

Russell
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Weaver also makes one, 48638 #301.

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#66118 - 03/09/10 05:50 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: nuclearweasel]

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I have no faith in clamp-ons on anything but a rimfire. Get the Jack: http://www.jackweigand.com/raswms.html

And drill and tap.

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#66122 - 03/09/10 06:40 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: s4s4u]

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I agree with s4s4u. I had a couple of the clamp on's and they did ok on light recoiling loads like a 38/357 and I had one on a 41 that did ok but they start shifting when you step up to harder recoiling cartridges like the 44. I've used both the Leupold and Weigand bases and prefer the Weigand as they allow you to use more than 2 rings if you want. I use 4 rings on my 475 and 500 linebaughs to stop scope tube deflection and the other nice thing is you have alot more room to adjust scope position on the gun. The Leupold sits the scope too far back for my liking. If your not comfortable drilling the gun most reasonable gunsmiths should probably do it for 20 to 30 bucks although there are some I've seen that charge as much as 50.00.

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#66125 - 03/09/10 07:15 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: wapitirod]

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I agree with all the above. That said, I have a B-Square mount mentioned above that I will sell you for $25 dollar. I had it mounted on a 45lc many years ago. It held zero for three years with stout 250gr loads. I removed it and put it on a single six for about 9 years with no problems....but I still would recommend
a drill and tap mount....;)

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#66310 - 03/12/10 06:45 PM

Re: No drill scope base for Ruger SB? [Re: KRal]

nuclearweasel
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Thanks for the info guys! I will most likely try that B-square mount. The rig in question isn't mine and the owner of said revolver is in a hurry to try a scope on his gun but is obsessed with not changing it any way(read new screw holes). This will be a .44 with fairly light loads used on whitetail between 50 and 75 yards. I really expect this ruger scoping project to result in a serious case of gear lust, he'll shoot it for a season and then go nuts chasing after specialty pistols and fancier revolvers until he settles down to what works best for him. This is just his first step onto that slippery slope.

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