Scope mount for Charles Daly

gary c coffey · December 4, 2006, 11:31 AM

I got a pretty good deal on a Charles Daly semi-auto in 12 ga. I want to be able to mount a scope on it since it will be used only for turkey and deer hunting. B Square offers a saddle mount for this gun but, Everywhere I check, They are back ordered. I have not been able to locate a Redfield, Aimtech, or Tasco that fits. Question: is there enough metal to drill and tap the receiver on this shotgun??? Also would it be possible to get one of the side mounts for another shotgun and re-drill the holes to line up? Or am I about to get in ( wish I hadn't done that ) land. Maybe someone knows where there is a mount in stock, That would be my choice. Thanks to all

Harry Bonar · December 8, 2006, 06:46 PM

Dear Sir:
I wouldn't mess up my shotgun! I've hunted for 50 years and never found the advantage of sights or scopes on shotguns.

Use the center ridges on the action with the bead front and you will equal the group you will get with a scope - almost!
Harry B.

gary c coffey · December 17, 2006, 09:02 PM

Harry, I beleive I will try it. Thanks for the response. Gary

December 4, 2006, 11:31 AM	#1
gary c coffey Member Join Date: December 13, 2004 Posts: 41	Scope mount for Charles Daly I got a pretty good deal on a Charles Daly semi-auto in 12 ga. I want to be able to mount a scope on it since it will be used only for turkey and deer hunting. B Square offers a saddle mount for this gun but, Everywhere I check, They are back ordered. I have not been able to locate a Redfield, Aimtech, or Tasco that fits. Question: is there enough metal to drill and tap the receiver on this shotgun??? Also would it be possible to get one of the side mounts for another shotgun and re-drill the holes to line up? Or am I about to get in ( wish I hadn't done that ) land. Maybe someone knows where there is a mount in stock, That would be my choice. Thanks to all __________________ littleperk

December 8, 2006, 06:46 PM	#2
Harry Bonar Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2004 Location: In the Vincent, Ohio general area. Posts: 1,804	12 Charles Daley Dear Sir: I wouldn't mess up my shotgun! I've hunted for 50 years and never found the advantage of sights or scopes on shotguns. Use the center ridges on the action with the bead front and you will equal the group you will get with a scope - almost! Harry B.

December 17, 2006, 09:02 PM	#3
gary c coffey Member Join Date: December 13, 2004 Posts: 41	Harry, I beleive I will try it. Thanks for the response. Gary __________________ littleperk