Scope Mounts for a Savage MKII

saint · October 15, 2007, 02:45 PM

I recently purchased a Leupold VXIII 1.75X6-32 for my Savage MKII GL .22 rimfire rifle. I am trying to find which scope mount I can use for this combination. I went on Leupold's website but my gun doesn't show up. I emailed their cutomer service but they were also no help. I am trying to stay away from weaver if at all possible. I tried one of Leupolds medium height dovetail mounts but it seems that the curvature of the barrel does not allow me to use these mounts. I also tried Burris online but again my gun does not show up to try and match a mount.

Is there anywhere esle online I can look to try and find a mount for this combination, or does anyone out there know which mount I might be able to use?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Stephen

kart racer · October 15, 2007, 06:25 PM

check with bkl.

tINY · October 17, 2007, 02:15 AM

The bases are cut too narrow to use the Burris Z-rings. The Weaver grand-slam (split ring, not base and strap) rings are probably fine. That, or a set of Warne rings with the vertical split.

-tINY

Cowart · October 17, 2007, 10:10 AM

I note that some, but not all, of the MK IIs are sold with a set of scope bases installed. Does your rifle have 4 holes drilled & tapped in the top of the receiver? If so, you should be able to order a set of those bases. The number there is (413)568-7001.

saint · October 17, 2007, 05:56 PM

Cowart, my MKII is not drilled and tapped for a scope. It only has the 3/8 dovetail groove for scope mounting. The issue I am having is that most of the mounts do not accept the higher arch that the gun has to fit the mounts into the dovetail.

tINY · October 18, 2007, 04:55 PM

Can you post a picture? Sounds like a file and some careful hand-work will get the thing to fit....

-tINY

Holling · October 18, 2007, 09:59 PM

I bought some 1" rings at Walmart. Work's great.

October 15, 2007, 02:45 PM	#1
saint Junior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 2	Scope Mounts for a Savage MKII I recently purchased a Leupold VXIII 1.75X6-32 for my Savage MKII GL .22 rimfire rifle. I am trying to find which scope mount I can use for this combination. I went on Leupold's website but my gun doesn't show up. I emailed their cutomer service but they were also no help. I am trying to stay away from weaver if at all possible. I tried one of Leupolds medium height dovetail mounts but it seems that the curvature of the barrel does not allow me to use these mounts. I also tried Burris online but again my gun does not show up to try and match a mount. Is there anywhere esle online I can look to try and find a mount for this combination, or does anyone out there know which mount I might be able to use? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Stephen

October 15, 2007, 06:25 PM	#2
kart racer Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2005 Posts: 175	check with bkl.

October 17, 2007, 02:15 AM	#3
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	The bases are cut too narrow to use the Burris Z-rings. The Weaver grand-slam (split ring, not base and strap) rings are probably fine. That, or a set of Warne rings with the vertical split. -tINY

October 17, 2007, 10:10 AM	#4
Cowart Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2007 Posts: 247	I note that some, but not all, of the MK IIs are sold with a set of scope bases installed. Does your rifle have 4 holes drilled & tapped in the top of the receiver? If so, you should be able to order a set of those bases. The number there is (413)568-7001.

October 17, 2007, 05:56 PM	#5
saint Junior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 2	Cowart, my MKII is not drilled and tapped for a scope. It only has the 3/8 dovetail groove for scope mounting. The issue I am having is that most of the mounts do not accept the higher arch that the gun has to fit the mounts into the dovetail.

October 18, 2007, 04:55 PM	#6
tINY Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2005 Location: Orygun Posts: 2,589	Can you post a picture? Sounds like a file and some careful hand-work will get the thing to fit.... -tINY

October 18, 2007, 09:59 PM	#7
Holling Junior Member Join Date: August 5, 2007 Posts: 2	I bought some 1" rings at Walmart. Work's great.