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Dave3006 · September 15, 2000, 11:52 AM

Thanks Ken. I spoke to Clint also and am considering his mount. I am just torn between getting a bolt action and scoping the Garand. Not sure which to do. Can I ask you a few questions?

1. Do you use a checkpad to compensate for the height of the scope? Do you like it?

2. Were you able to get used to the way the scope mounts off to the side? I am assuming that at different ranges you would need to "hold over" to compensate.

3. Do you need to have a gunsmith boresight the scope on the gun? Or can you do it yourself to get on paper?

I like the idea of using my Garand because that is what I am familiar with. I just don't know if I will like it when I am done.

Thanks alot.

September 15, 2000, 11:52 AM	#8
Dave3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2000 Location: Lake Forest, CA USA Posts: 493	Thanks Ken. I spoke to Clint also and am considering his mount. I am just torn between getting a bolt action and scoping the Garand. Not sure which to do. Can I ask you a few questions? 1. Do you use a checkpad to compensate for the height of the scope? Do you like it? 2. Were you able to get used to the way the scope mounts off to the side? I am assuming that at different ranges you would need to "hold over" to compensate. 3. Do you need to have a gunsmith boresight the scope on the gun? Or can you do it yourself to get on paper? I like the idea of using my Garand because that is what I am familiar with. I just don't know if I will like it when I am done. Thanks alot.