What's the best way to scope a Yugo M48?

Te Anau · April 23, 2009, 12:07 PM

I've seen various ways of doing it in my internet travels,but what is the latest consensus? I hope to not alter the original rifle in a way that could not be returned to its original configuration.

PetahW · April 23, 2009, 01:49 PM

B-Square makes a scope mount that replaces the military rear barrel sight leaf.

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allons · April 23, 2009, 07:05 PM

I had the same problem last year. I'm not saying its the best way, but so far, (150 rds) I'm very pleased with the stock. It seems to be pretty sturdy & holds zero, also the butt pad is nice too. Wanted something I could shoot MO beer can at 200 yds off the bench and the old eyes needed a little help.

No permanent mods to the rifle, stock has a built in, (clamps to bbl & screws to bott 1/2 of stock) scope mt. Took about an hour to take the old wood off & install the new stock, went on real nice. I needed a tad more scope height, so I put an AR-15 flat-top riser under the rings for a perfect cheekweld. Stock is the Advanced Tech from JG Sales, ($70.00). The only down side is that I now have an extremely UGLY yugo. Good luck with your project!

Te Anau · April 25, 2009, 11:51 AM

Looks like that scope is sitting way up there! I've seen that Advanced tech stock but always thought it was too weird.Thanks both of you.

Scorch · April 25, 2009, 12:42 PM

I agree with PetahW, a scout mount that replaces the rear sight is the easiest.

James K · April 26, 2009, 09:48 PM

IMHO, you need to decide if you want a scope sighted sporter or a military rifle. Those rifles are so common they are not really collectible, so you might consider just having it drilled and tapped and the bolt bent and do the job right.

Jim

Shorthair · April 27, 2009, 02:11 PM

I'm with Jim Keenan. Do it right, drill and tap the action and put proper bases on it. You may need to shim the rear. Then bend or replace the bolt handle and change out the trigger to one with an integral safety so you can replace the military safety and shroud with an after market piece.

Te Anau · April 29, 2009, 09:13 AM

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I'm with Jim Keenan. Do it right, drill and tap the action

How much does this run? $$$

April 23, 2009, 12:07 PM	#1
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	What's the best way to scope a Yugo M48? I've seen various ways of doing it in my internet travels,but what is the latest consensus? I hope to not alter the original rifle in a way that could not be returned to its original configuration. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

April 25, 2009, 11:51 AM	#4
Te Anau Senior Member Join Date: June 17, 2004 Location: Somewhere south of the No Posts: 3,824	Looks like that scope is sitting way up there! I've seen that Advanced tech stock but always thought it was too weird.Thanks both of you. __________________ "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it." --American author Mark Twain (1835-1910)

April 25, 2009, 12:42 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I agree with PetahW, a scout mount that replaces the rear sight is the easiest. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

April 27, 2009, 02:11 PM	#7
Shorthair Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 348	I'm with Jim Keenan. Do it right, drill and tap the action and put proper bases on it. You may need to shim the rear. Then bend or replace the bolt handle and change out the trigger to one with an integral safety so you can replace the military safety and shroud with an after market piece. __________________ Earth First! We can hunt the other planets later.

April 23, 2009, 01:49 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	B-Square makes a scope mount that replaces the military rear barrel sight leaf. .

April 23, 2009, 07:05 PM	#3
allons Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: America's Heartland Posts: 69	I had the same problem last year. I'm not saying its the best way, but so far, (150 rds) I'm very pleased with the stock. It seems to be pretty sturdy & holds zero, also the butt pad is nice too. Wanted something I could shoot MO beer can at 200 yds off the bench and the old eyes needed a little help. No permanent mods to the rifle, stock has a built in, (clamps to bbl & screws to bott 1/2 of stock) scope mt. Took about an hour to take the old wood off & install the new stock, went on real nice. I needed a tad more scope height, so I put an AR-15 flat-top riser under the rings for a perfect cheekweld. Stock is the Advanced Tech from JG Sales, ($70.00). The only down side is that I now have an extremely UGLY yugo. Good luck with your project!

April 26, 2009, 09:48 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	IMHO, you need to decide if you want a scope sighted sporter or a military rifle. Those rifles are so common they are not really collectible, so you might consider just having it drilled and tapped and the bolt bent and do the job right. Jim