Scope base question

DeadDog · December 28, 2014, 02:16 AM

I made an account just to ask this silly question. But because I'm not quite versed well mounts and rings and such, I had to ask. First off I would prefer to drill my own holes into a blank rail as compared to finding the correct spacing pre-drilled. However the only blank rails I found lacked the horizontal cuts. Are the horizontal cuts on picatinny/weaver rails actually needed for proper function of scope rings and such?

SSA · December 28, 2014, 02:34 AM

Yes. You need the slots. You can get by without them on a rimfire, with the right rings.
Unless you can't find the correct base anywhere, a base made for that specific model rifle is the way to go. There is almost always more to it than just the holes lining up.

DeadDog · December 28, 2014, 03:18 AM

I figured it would be so simple, still have to ask though. I'm looking for something for a sporterized Chilean Mauser, I have no idea where to look.

hartcreek · December 28, 2014, 03:28 AM

You should have no problem finding a scope base for a Mauser.....BUT are you going to want a cant and how many degrees.

The slots is what holds your scope in place. The clamp bolts tighten the clamps and the bolts jamb against the slot.

DeadDog · December 28, 2014, 03:54 AM

I really don't know if I need it canted or not. I'm on the fence about what I really want to do with the rifle.

Clark · December 28, 2014, 01:46 PM

There are 1895 Chilean Mausers... an 1893 action
There are 1912-61 Chilean Mausers... an 1898 action

For 98 Mausers, I use a #46 Weaver in the front and a #45 Weaver in the rear.
I drill and tap 6-48 holes.

Snyper · December 30, 2014, 10:44 PM

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Are the horizontal cuts on picatinny/weaver rails actually needed for proper function of scope rings and such?

Those slots are for bolt clearance, and have to be there

You'd be better off to do as Clark suggested unless you just want a rail system

The rails give you more leeway in ring placement, but add extra weight, as well as spanning the breech opening

December 28, 2014, 02:16 AM	#1
DeadDog Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2014 Posts: 7	Scope base question I made an account just to ask this silly question. But because I'm not quite versed well mounts and rings and such, I had to ask. First off I would prefer to drill my own holes into a blank rail as compared to finding the correct spacing pre-drilled. However the only blank rails I found lacked the horizontal cuts. Are the horizontal cuts on picatinny/weaver rails actually needed for proper function of scope rings and such?

December 28, 2014, 01:46 PM	#6
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	There are 1895 Chilean Mausers... an 1893 action There are 1912-61 Chilean Mausers... an 1898 action For 98 Mausers, I use a #46 Weaver in the front and a #45 Weaver in the rear. I drill and tap 6-48 holes. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

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December 28, 2014, 02:34 AM	#2
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	Yes. You need the slots. You can get by without them on a rimfire, with the right rings. Unless you can't find the correct base anywhere, a base made for that specific model rifle is the way to go. There is almost always more to it than just the holes lining up.

December 28, 2014, 03:18 AM	#3
DeadDog Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2014 Posts: 7	I figured it would be so simple, still have to ask though. I'm looking for something for a sporterized Chilean Mauser, I have no idea where to look.

December 28, 2014, 03:28 AM	#4
hartcreek Junior member Join Date: April 22, 2014 Location: Washington Posts: 1,549	You should have no problem finding a scope base for a Mauser.....BUT are you going to want a cant and how many degrees. The slots is what holds your scope in place. The clamp bolts tighten the clamps and the bolts jamb against the slot.

December 28, 2014, 03:54 AM	#5
DeadDog Junior Member Join Date: December 27, 2014 Posts: 7	I really don't know if I need it canted or not. I'm on the fence about what I really want to do with the rifle.