Krico optic mounts - help!

Brassman66 said:
Unfortunately not, there are several different sizes. Exact measurements must be taken before purchasing and final fitting must be done by somebody which knows fitting procedure/requirements and lastly know how to use Files.

Cheers
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OK, this mfg concept does not know the meaning of KISS (keep it simple stupid).
Looks like I found a rail that can attach to my bases which I will look into further from Optics Trade which is where I purchased the bases that I was planning on installing for this rifle.
https://www.optics-trade.eu/ca/recknagel-picatinny-weaver-rail-for-german-claw-mount.html
 
chevy said:
OK, this mfg concept does not know the meaning of KISS (keep it simple stupid).
Looks like I found a rail that can attach to my bases which I will look into further from Optics Trade which is where I purchased the bases that I was planning on installing for this rifle.
https://www.optics-trade.eu/ca/recknagel-picatinny-weaver-rail-for-german-claw-mount.html
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My guess is, when the original SEM was invented the Inventor got a Patent for it. Other Gunsmiths circumvented the Patent by making the SEM slightly different in size. I know Recknagel produces high quality parts but I am not familiar with the Recknagel Picatinny Rail to SEM conversion. To fit it correctly to your existing lowers wont be neither easy nor cheap, good Luck.

Cheers
 
Further observations/thoughts: Refer to pics below.....
I attached the original scope to my rifle and really unhappy with how high the scope is! Certainly cannot have a cheek weld with this particular setup. I could just use Leupold style bases and drill and tap them to the existing bases but believe I would still be too high for a proper cheek weld.
Looks like I will pursue knocking off the bases to get my scope so the bell just clears the barrel/rear sight block as I just received my bases I ordered originally.
Looking for a gunsmith that would like to take this on - remove the bases and re-blue the action.
Thanks
 

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chevy said:
Further observations/thoughts: Refer to pics below.....
I attached the original scope to my rifle and really unhappy with how high the scope is! Certainly cannot have a cheek weld with this particular setup. I could just use Leupold style bases and drill and tap them to the existing bases but believe I would still be too high for a proper cheek weld.
Looks like I will pursue knocking off the bases to get my scope so the bell just clears the barrel/rear sight block as I just received my bases I ordered originally.
Looking for a gunsmith that would like to take this on - remove the bases and re-blue the action.
Thanks
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You really have an unusual Classic. Did you know that in order to Solder the uppers onto the Scope, the Gunsmith of the day had to take the Scope apart, then take the Lenses out Solder the Rings on then reassemble the Scope. Your Original has 2 "Towers" which was also very unusual. Most Scopes of that era had only one Tower for the elevation, the Windage was adjusted by the dovetailed rear upper.

Mounting Leopold Bases onto the existing Lowers maybe possible by Soldering. Does not look like there is enough Meat for Screws. Talk to your trusted and nearby Gunsmith and don't try to chisel on his price.

Cheers
 
It would probably be cheaper to sell the rifle and scope to someone with a large square shaped head.

I never liked the way Europeans mounted scopes so high...
 
Many Country's in Europe allow hunting at night which is usually necessary for effective Wild Boar management. In the old days night hunting required Scopes with large Objective Lenses which in turn required higher Scope mounts. Seems like the OP wishes to mount a Scope with a 56mm Objective Lens and that will govern how low he can have the Scope mounted.

If It would be my Rifle I leave everything as is, why mess up a high quality expensive setup. Much easier purchasing a suitable new Rifle and mount the Scope with readily available and much cheaper components.

Cheers
 
have a gunsmith modify a set of Leopold-style steel rings by silver soldering blocks to the bottoms and cutting them to fit the claw mounts.
for advice on gunsmiths, you should tell us what area you're in. shipping is a killer these days.
 
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Well, happy ending to this one........had Greg at Corlanes take on the job and he did a fantastic job at a fantastic price!
I now have a rifle that can easily accept other optics and a nice cheek weld to boot :)
Now, the fun part, to develop a pet load and then some gopher carnage!
 

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Buckmastr said:
Turned out nice. Often the bolt handles would not clear low mounted scopes on these European rifles.
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Thanks! Yes, I tried mounting a Meopta Optika 6 but the power ring was too big and bolt handle was hitting it so the Zeiss was my second choice.
 
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