Bases/Rings/Scope Size combination for a sporter swede m96

A

axemaster8

Member
Rating - 100%
10   0   0
Location
the end of the road
I came into possession of a sportered swede m96 that I want to turn into a project for me. Among other things it will be mounted with some glass.
I am looking for experienced advice from others who have done this with a m96.
I'm looking for solid base/ring combinations that would fit a m96 as well as the scope's objective lens. I am leaning toward a Leupold scope in the 3-9x range with a 40 or 50 objective.
Will either of these scopes fit this rifle with having decent eye relief, and what would you mount it with?
 
2 things you will run into with scopeing '96 sporters.
1)Unless the bolt handle was professionally replaced or bent/ground properly, that will be a limiting factor on how low you can mount a scope.
2)Depending on where the bases were drilled, you may need extension rings.
Done right you can mount low rings with a 40mm objective, med for a 50mm.
I generally stick with weaver type bases, and warne make a nice steel set that are for unaltered Mausers.
http://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...ses/maxima-2-piece-steel-bases-prod24131.aspx
You will also need a low profile safety.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-parts/triggers/buehler-style-low-safety-prod13149.aspx
 
Hitzy said:
2 things you will run into with scopeing '96 sporters.
1)Unless the bolt handle was professionally replaced or bent/ground properly, that will be a limiting factor on how low you can mount a scope.
2)Depending on where the bases were drilled, you may need extension rings.
Done right you can mount low rings with a 40mm objective, med for a 50mm.
I generally stick with weaver type bases, and warne make a nice steel set that are for unaltered Mausers.
http://www.brownells.com/optics-mou...ses/maxima-2-piece-steel-bases-prod24131.aspx
You will also need a low profile safety.
http://www.brownells.com/rifle-parts/triggers-parts/triggers/buehler-style-low-safety-prod13149.aspx
Click to expand...

Have you installed these bases on a 96 that still has the hump ?
 
petew said:
Have you installed these bases on a 96 that still has the hump ?
Click to expand...

Yes, both '96 and '98 actions. The '96 rear base is relieved at the front to clear the charger, holes are a little closer together then a standard weaver #55.
'98 has the rear cut on an angle so not to interfere with the bolt handle.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom