Pics of a weaver pivot mount/rings

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I didn't find a lot of pictures of these, or exactly how they worked, so here you go for any future searches.
They just pop off the base and rotate, and pop back on when you put the scope back into place.
Might test the zero hold ability later this week.

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My recollection with those - turns out my head is not "square" to the scope when firing - so when setting it for correct distance to shooting eye - now roll it to the left to fire with the iron sights - watch that clearance to your left side forehead to that rim of the scope eyepiece. Also, make sure to fully click both rings when rolling back - all goes wonky, if one ring not completely "clicked" in.
 
I have used the Weaver pivot mount system on several rifles. It is almost as tough as the one made by Pachmyar, and that is saying something!

Currently have one holding an old Weaver 4X with post and crosshair on a 9.3X62. It works as you would hope, simple, reliable, and tough.

They return to zero properly, and shoot same size groups even when swinging the scope over and back down between shots.

They are also an easy coffee bet at the range. Try shooting a group while using the scope with it swung off to the side. I know. I know, but you will not be the one paying for the coffee and doughnuts. :)

It is important that you keep the tension screws relatively snug; not tight, but snug. It should take a slight effort to swing the scope through the arc in both directions. Keep the cones on those screws lightly lubricated with a premium grease. And check that from time to time. It only takes a moment.

You'll figure it out, and won't be disappointed.
Ted
 
You won't likely use it often, but when a scope lens freezes up because of accidentally breathing on it, it's nice to be able to continue hunting using the irons before heading back to camp.

Please report back with your experience.

Ted
 
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I had these installed on my graduation gift (from me:) ) from university 40 years ago - a Remington 7600 in .30-06. Over all the years of use, lots of range time, lots of carrying through the bush or in a ATV scabbard, they have never lost zero or unintentionally become detached. That being said, I have never had to swing the scope out of view while hunting (although I did miss a deer with another rifle when I froze the ocular lens by breathing on it and couldnt use my irons).

In those days, the pivot mount to me was far preferable than see through mounts. I found the see through mounts required me to lift my head too far off the stock to look through the scope. The pivot mount allowed me to keep my face properly on the stock.

Enjoy them and good shooting.
 
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It is important that you keep the tension screws relatively snug; not tight, but snug. It should take a slight effort to swing the scope through the arc in both directions. Keep the cones on those screws lightly lubricated with a premium grease. And check that from time to time. It only takes a moment.
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Thanks for the tips!

Chas said:
In those days, the pivot mount to me was far preferable than see through mounts. I found the see through mounts required me to lift my head too far off the stock to look through the scope. The pivot mount allowed me to keep my face properly on the stock.

Enjoy them and good shooting.
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That's exactly what they replaced on this marlin, they worked but weren't the best
 
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