Cooey model 60, not drilled for scope...

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I have a cooey model 60 tube fed bolt action that I restored, and its not drilled and tapped.

I want to put a scope on it...so what do I do?
Worth taking to a smith?
Do it myself(not myself per se, but my friend is a machinist)

Opinions?
Its fairly accurate with the cheapo sights it came with, but I know I woul dhave more fun with a scope!

And what parts would I need to buy to do this?
 
Perhaps drill, and tap for Weaver scope mounts...#2 side mount.
http://www.weaver-mounts.com/charts1.asp

BTW: Most times these mounts are they dirt cheap at gunshows, but they shouldn't cost too much at retail anyway.

Unless you have done this before I'd get a gunsmith to put the mounts on for you as they do this sort of thing all the time.

Not sure what other options are available for that model of Rifle.
I do know you are going to love it when she is scoped. :)
 
Probably just as cheap to buy another gun with scope grooves. Then you would still have both styles of sights to work with.
For the price of mounts and gunsmith, .22's are cheap.
 
I second Slash5, you better buy one more rifle with grooves. it will be almost the same money that you pay for gunsmith. a lot of used rifle is inexpensive.

Trigun
 
my gunsmith drill and tap my son cooey 39 for use weaver base it cost me 60$ 15$ per hole, is a cheaper way of buy a brand new savage single shoot, he want to have scope like dad and dad better like he learn with a single shoot, now he use a semi auto and is safe enough.
 
And then $7-$10 per base, you're at $80, then taxes. For $100 or so, I'd rather have another gun. Handy for taking a guest to the range or just for a change.
Can never have too many .22's. Although I must be getting close.
 
Well as far as drilling holes, thats not a problem, cuz I have a millright at my disposal.

Which weaver bases di you use?
I am told the model 60 takes wierd bases due to the lack of metal on top of the reciever?
 
Ok so I found out that I need the weaver side mount #2, who sells weaver in the GTA?
I called lebarons and they don't.
Bass pro?
SOmething close to younge and steeles area?
 
I just did a model 39, myself. Threads were 8x40. Just make sure everything is lined up straight, mark/punch your holes, keep drill(properly sized) square with the receiver, tap slowly using lots of lube. It's not rocket science.
 
TOPH R said:
Got the mounts for 12 bux, scope that comes with rings is 40 bux on sale at lebarons, cant go wrong scoping a cooey for 52 bux:D
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Cool!
I knew you would find a deal. :D
Now you can play at the 50-75-100 yard mark. :D
These old rifles have allot of fun factor.
 
Its great to know that I'm shooting a piece of Canadian history, that just happens to be every bit as accurate in some cases as the brand .22's.

My .270 is fun, because sure, it makes a loud noise, and makes a big hole, but for a dollar a round its kind of expensive.

Whereas right now I am finishing off a box of federal's that I paid 14 bux for a box of 550!
:D
 
Yup these rifles were made back when 'out of the box' accuracy was important, and the rifle was meant to be a stand alone ie...not need a zillion modifications.

Nowadays you have to pay some serious coin to get that kind of quality.

Pretty much choice of ammo, adding a scope, and a sling was all you needed.
Glad to hear you are having fun. :)
 
I love my Cooey 60. Woudn't sell it for anything. I'm getting sub 1" groups from a bench out to 75 yards. I just ordered another scope mount and stock from another CGNer. I painted my dad's old Cooey 60 to look like a sniper gun, (how do I post pics?) and now I want to restore my old Cooey. Gotta love them guns. -Jason
 
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