My semi auto Browning 1919a4 at the range today... Pic of group size posted!
- Thread starter Jay
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With respect to these sight mounting bases.....
I've worked up a system for making them, refining it with trial and error, if anyone wants to give it a try.
4"x4"x1/4" 6061 aluminum angle is available from aircraftspruce.ca.
I bought a foot, cut it into four pieces. Clean the edges up, cutting to final dimensions. I used a power hacksaw and a mill, because I had them.
There are three mounting holes on the gun, for 1/4-28 screws.
Drill the very bottom hole, just above the lower edge of the piece. Get it centered. With the aluminum stock I used, it is possible to see the battle sight underneath the sight mounting base.
I made a little 1/4-28 stud the thickness of the base on the gun; cut a screwdriver slot across it. Small hole drilled through, on center. Made a little hardened pin, with pointed end to fit this hole.
Install the little stud with pin in one of the top mounting holes, fasten the bracket to the gun using the bottom hole. Wiggle the bracket into position until the top of the bracket is exactly parallel with the top plate of the gun. Measure carefully, front and back. Hit the bracket, the little pin will mark where the hole should be. Centerpunch and drill. Repeat for the third hole.
Check for fit.
Measure from the side of the sight base to the sight line of the iron sights. Add 1/4". Use this measurement to carefully scribe a line of the top of the bracket. This is where the holes for the scope base will be drilled.
Select an appropriate scope base. Drill and tap the bracket for the mounting holes. Scribe and cut off any unnecessary width from the top of the bracket.
The scope base can be a suitable Weaver, a piece of Picatinny rail, whatever suits.
It must be short enough that the top cover can be swung open, and the backplate slid vertically.
If necessary, use shims under the scope base, or windage adjustable rings to get things aligned, if the internal adjustments of the sight are insufficient.
To finish the aluminum, blast and spray.
I've worked up a system for making them, refining it with trial and error, if anyone wants to give it a try.
4"x4"x1/4" 6061 aluminum angle is available from aircraftspruce.ca.
I bought a foot, cut it into four pieces. Clean the edges up, cutting to final dimensions. I used a power hacksaw and a mill, because I had them.
There are three mounting holes on the gun, for 1/4-28 screws.
Drill the very bottom hole, just above the lower edge of the piece. Get it centered. With the aluminum stock I used, it is possible to see the battle sight underneath the sight mounting base.
I made a little 1/4-28 stud the thickness of the base on the gun; cut a screwdriver slot across it. Small hole drilled through, on center. Made a little hardened pin, with pointed end to fit this hole.
Install the little stud with pin in one of the top mounting holes, fasten the bracket to the gun using the bottom hole. Wiggle the bracket into position until the top of the bracket is exactly parallel with the top plate of the gun. Measure carefully, front and back. Hit the bracket, the little pin will mark where the hole should be. Centerpunch and drill. Repeat for the third hole.
Check for fit.
Measure from the side of the sight base to the sight line of the iron sights. Add 1/4". Use this measurement to carefully scribe a line of the top of the bracket. This is where the holes for the scope base will be drilled.
Select an appropriate scope base. Drill and tap the bracket for the mounting holes. Scribe and cut off any unnecessary width from the top of the bracket.
The scope base can be a suitable Weaver, a piece of Picatinny rail, whatever suits.
It must be short enough that the top cover can be swung open, and the backplate slid vertically.
If necessary, use shims under the scope base, or windage adjustable rings to get things aligned, if the internal adjustments of the sight are insufficient.
To finish the aluminum, blast and spray.
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I'm finding nothing to support this. Would you mind sourcing this claim. I seem to recall a lot of people bait deer here.
pageophile
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So damn awesome!
canucklehead
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- Calgary, AB
My scope mount from Tiriaq is en-route - I'll be trying my AImpoint T1 on it and hope to get group sizes like Jay's. Now if only I could find someone to finish off my spade grips...
canucklehead
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- Calgary, AB
Well - the scope mount is here! Thanks Tiriaq!
I had him send it to me 'in the white', so I finished it with some flat black KG Gunkote. Also shortened up the weaver rail, since the Aimpoint Micro didn't need that much real estate. Not the greatest pics, but just snapped them on my phone.
I had considered an EOtech, but since I had a spare H1 kickin around I decided to use it instead. Can't wait to take it out and see how much more fun it will be with optics! Spade grips are being completed by another CGN'er... what a great community!!!
I had him send it to me 'in the white', so I finished it with some flat black KG Gunkote. Also shortened up the weaver rail, since the Aimpoint Micro didn't need that much real estate. Not the greatest pics, but just snapped them on my phone.
I had considered an EOtech, but since I had a spare H1 kickin around I decided to use it instead. Can't wait to take it out and see how much more fun it will be with optics! Spade grips are being completed by another CGN'er... what a great community!!!
canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Thanks Kevin... now all I need is an MG34 AA tripod for some stand-up fun! 
I'm in the process of ordering one of these.
They are going to paint it OD green and are going to get back to me on shipping cost tomorrow.
Has three legs, which I am going to make a quick attach stand on the ground out of steel or plywood or something. It will handle the 1919 or the M2.
They are going to paint it OD green and are going to get back to me on shipping cost tomorrow.
Has three legs, which I am going to make a quick attach stand on the ground out of steel or plywood or something. It will handle the 1919 or the M2.
canucklehead
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Calgary, AB
Wow that's actually pretty decently priced! I imagine shipping will NOT be decently priced.
Looking now for maybe a bren tripod... But those aren't cheap either!
Let us know about landed cost on that pedestal mount...
Looking now for maybe a bren tripod... But those aren't cheap either!
Let us know about landed cost on that pedestal mount...
Oh man, that's another whole road.
#1bcshooter
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I'm in the process of ordering one of these.
They are going to paint it OD green and are going to get back to me on shipping cost tomorrow.
Has three legs, which I am going to make a quick attach stand on the ground out of steel or plywood or something. It will handle the 1919 or the M2.
I have the blue prints to that mount & made my own
The 30 cal & the 50 cal fit the 30/50 cradle on the pedestal mount on my M38
Only the 30 fits the side mount on my M38A1
mildcustom2
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- Surrey, B.C.
Tagging along with the awesomeness.
