SVT-40 self made scope mounts
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Very nice work.
That would be very secure, actually the most secure I've ever seen for an SVT.
It does share one problem with the rest of them though.
You have to remove it to clean the rifle and the rifle needs to be cleaned every time it's shot.
That is far more urgent if using Russian surplus ammo, most of which is horribly corrosive.
If the mount is really snug on the grooves, which I suspect it is, who knows, it might repeat zero when reinstalled, in which case, no problemos.
The rifle did need to be permanently altered in this installation, which is unfortunate, but you have indeed found a way to get the mount to stay still, which is near impossible using any other method I've seen.
That would be very secure, actually the most secure I've ever seen for an SVT.
It does share one problem with the rest of them though.
You have to remove it to clean the rifle and the rifle needs to be cleaned every time it's shot.
That is far more urgent if using Russian surplus ammo, most of which is horribly corrosive.
If the mount is really snug on the grooves, which I suspect it is, who knows, it might repeat zero when reinstalled, in which case, no problemos.
The rifle did need to be permanently altered in this installation, which is unfortunate, but you have indeed found a way to get the mount to stay still, which is near impossible using any other method I've seen.
Hello,
I've tested an earlier prototype mount of the same design on the same rifle and it does repeat zero after taking it off and on. Which is why I finished construction on this one.
On the receiver I had to make parallel grooves on the sides so that the scope would not move. The original grooves were not straight and not parallel, and the sides of the receiver aren't parallel as well. So it was necessary to machine parallel grooves on the sides for a tight fit that would ensure zero.
The mount of made out of stainless steel. The only downside is that this increases it's weight, but it was necessary for the increased structural strength provided.
The other caveat is that when putting the mount back on you must apply anti-seize lubricant (C5-A) in the grooves.
One thing I don't like about this process is that once the mount is installed and I put a brand new mark8 cqbs9 scope on, I want to completely redress the rifle. As the look of the new scope and mount on the old rifle doesn't match. It's doubtful that I will give the rifle much use in this arrangement. This is just my opinion.
The next scope mount that I am producing will require no modification to the svt-40 rifle. It will be irrelevant whether that rifle is with or without an original groove.
Thanks for the praise.
Thanks for the interest. Once the prototype for the no alterations mount is completed, fully tested, and the paperwork is finished, I will make my decision as to how or if I will go to market. As currently this process will take time.
Once that prototype is completed I will make another post with photos. But if you would like to be kept updated once I am comfortable and fully tested the new mount please send me your email in a private message.
Once that prototype is completed I will make another post with photos. But if you would like to be kept updated once I am comfortable and fully tested the new mount please send me your email in a private message.
If you want to save yourself some trouble buy S&B ammo new production 180 gr SP non corrosive my SVT loved them and they are pretty accurate, if you look around the sponsors they can be had for around 14.00 for 20 rounds i clean only every 3 outings and it is fine... JP
