Scoped my 1949 Model 70

Bushmaster1313 · January 3, 2013, 07:45 PM

30-30remchester · January 4, 2013, 10:37 AM

Its nice to see a classic rifle with a classic scope. The weaver mounts add to the package. So often the trend is to top a rifle with a scope as long as the barrel and as big around as a spare tire. To me hunting with such a rig brings back warm memories of hunts with my older realitives, most gone over the hill.

TPAW · January 4, 2013, 05:14 PM

That is one beautiful rifle! Just curious, does it still have a hooded front sight, and what caliber is it?
I'm jealous.....

Bushmaster1313 · January 5, 2013, 09:19 PM

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Just curious, does it still have a hooded front sight, and what caliber is it?

.257 Roberts with the hood

TPAW · January 6, 2013, 12:08 AM

bamaranger · January 6, 2013, 12:13 AM

What a neat old rifle. Super condition too. Very nice.

taylorce1 · January 6, 2013, 01:28 AM

Fixed 3X?

shurshot · January 6, 2013, 09:10 AM

That would be sweet to take out after woodchucks or deer! What a classic set up!!!! Just right too, no black plastic or SS, just wood and blue steel...

30-30remchester · January 6, 2013, 10:39 AM

I quess I will have to say it if nobody else will. I have admired your classic rifle on these forum, BUT..... this one has something amiss about it. Your rings are installed backwards. On classic Weaver rings, the big nut is supposed to be on the right side. Why you ask? Aint got a clue as they work just as well either way. Its just how it has been done since Harry Truman was in office. Other than that, what a classic rig you have with the single occular steel tubed Weaver.

Bushmaster1313 · January 6, 2013, 11:19 PM

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BUT..... this one has something amiss about it. Your rings are installed backwards.

I think you are correct, see this ad from 1949:

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Why you ask? Aint got a clue as they work just as well either way.

Perhaps to make it easy to turn the thumb screw with the left hand?

rodfac · January 7, 2013, 08:28 PM

Nice rig, Bush...a classic topped with another classic...and both look like they've been well cared for. My pal Jim and I killed a lot of woodchucks in western NY back in the early 60's with that caliber and in a Model 70 too..we had her mounted with a K4 however, and took all shots out to 300 yds with it. You've got a super deer, black bear, antelope and chuck combination there...I'm jealous!
Best regards, Rod

January 3, 2013, 07:45 PM	#1
Bushmaster1313 Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 2008 Posts: 339	Scoped my 1949 Model 70

January 6, 2013, 12:13 AM	#6
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,303	Oh gosh What a neat old rifle. Super condition too. Very nice.

January 6, 2013, 01:28 AM	#7
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	Fixed 3X? __________________ NRA Life Member

January 7, 2013, 08:28 PM	#11
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Nice rig, Bush...a classic topped with another classic...and both look like they've been well cared for. My pal Jim and I killed a lot of woodchucks in western NY back in the early 60's with that caliber and in a Model 70 too..we had her mounted with a K4 however, and took all shots out to 300 yds with it. You've got a super deer, black bear, antelope and chuck combination there...I'm jealous! Best regards, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

January 4, 2013, 10:37 AM	#2
30-30remchester Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: mountains of colorado Posts: 977	Its nice to see a classic rifle with a classic scope. The weaver mounts add to the package. So often the trend is to top a rifle with a scope as long as the barrel and as big around as a spare tire. To me hunting with such a rig brings back warm memories of hunts with my older realitives, most gone over the hill.

January 4, 2013, 05:14 PM	#3
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860	That is one beautiful rifle! Just curious, does it still have a hooded front sight, and what caliber is it? I'm jealous.....

January 6, 2013, 12:08 AM	#5
TPAW Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2005 Posts: 2,860

January 6, 2013, 09:10 AM	#8
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	That would be sweet to take out after woodchucks or deer! What a classic set up!!!! Just right too, no black plastic or SS, just wood and blue steel...

January 6, 2013, 10:39 AM	#9
30-30remchester Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2009 Location: mountains of colorado Posts: 977	I quess I will have to say it if nobody else will. I have admired your classic rifle on these forum, BUT..... this one has something amiss about it. Your rings are installed backwards. On classic Weaver rings, the big nut is supposed to be on the right side. Why you ask? Aint got a clue as they work just as well either way. Its just how it has been done since Harry Truman was in office. Other than that, what a classic rig you have with the single occular steel tubed Weaver.