TO-1 the only D&T mount for an Enfield?

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I've got an No.4 that bubba's done quite a number on, but surprisingly shoots real good. I don't want to mess around with any of the non-gunsmithing required mounts. So I was just wondering if the weaver TO-1 mount is the only one out there, or is there something else/better?
 
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The TO-1 Weaver is is an option however it's not very substanial. Often the rings break free from the rail as there is so little material for them to bit into. A much better mount is the one piece Parker Hale...yes PH is out of business however they're still out there if you advertise. I've also seen "Weaver" rail adapted however this costs $.

If the rear sight ears and charger guide are still there use one of the non gunsmith mounts available. There are a few available.....Fulton, Armalon, S&K, ATI, etc. S&K by far the best in value and performance. You save the cost of drill/tapping 4 holes at a cost of $20.00 - 35.00 each which will pay for a mount.
 
The only experience I have with the no-gunsmithing mounts was with the ATI. I didn't like how the it mounted the scope slightly off the bore line. it wasn't much, but I'm sure that would affect the POI somewhat the further you shot.

Plus I'm not to fond of the other mounts being so high. Just looks a wee bit odd.
 
i have replaced the TO-1 dovetail rails on my enfields by installing a custom milled 1913 picatinny rail and used the TO-1 hole pattern for mounting screw placement. no one makes this part other than the 3 i have had custom made. I posted pics a while back but i think i deleted them all.
 
I had a bubba'ed No.4 which I have since sold, but with a drill, a dremel, and a tap and countersink, I made a permanent mount that worked like a charm. I took a piece of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" angle iron about 5-1/2" long, cleaned it up with a file and fine sandpaper, cold blued it, and used it as the base for my scope rail. The only fun part was fitting it go around the ejector screw head on the side of the receiver. I drilled and tapped 5 holes for 3/32" machine screws, 3 into the side of the receiver, and 2 into the charger guide. I laid my rail on to top, and tapped it into the angle iron, mounted my scope, bore sighted it, and I was off to the races. That mount was stable as could be. I don't know how handy you are, or aren't, but there's by 2 cents worth. Lots of luck with whatever you decide.
 
LawrenceN said:
I had a bubba'ed No.4 which I have since sold, but with a drill, a dremel, and a tap and countersink, I made a permanent mount that worked like a charm. I took a piece of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" angle iron about 5-1/2" long, cleaned it up with a file and fine sandpaper, cold blued it, and used it as the base for my scope rail. The only fun part was fitting it go around the ejector screw head on the side of the receiver. I drilled and tapped 5 holes for 3/32" machine screws, 3 into the side of the receiver, and 2 into the charger guide. I laid my rail on to top, and tapped it into the angle iron, mounted my scope, bore sighted it, and I was off to the races. That mount was stable as could be. I don't know how handy you are, or aren't, but there's by 2 cents worth. Lots of luck with whatever you decide.
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That's the Steve Redgewell .303 British scope mount...
 
I've had a No5 with the TO1 mount since 1962 and it works just fine.Over the yrs I've had 4 different scopes on it and 2 different sets of rings.At one point I foung the front mount screws were loose and re-tightened them with locktite.It has held tight since.I had another TO1 on a No4 Parker Hale sporter which worked just fine.
I've also used the S&K mount on a No4 7.62 conversion, and a P14 with satisfactory results.
 
The most likely source of problems with the TO-1 mount is the rings. It uses 3/8" (.22) rings, and many of these rings are less than substantial. The base does have a small recoil shoulder arrangement for one ring to butt against.
 
LawrenceN said:
I had a bubba'ed No.4 which I have since sold, but with a drill, a dremel, and a tap and countersink, I made a permanent mount that worked like a charm. I took a piece of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" angle iron about 5-1/2" long, cleaned it up with a file and fine sandpaper, cold blued it, and used it as the base for my scope rail. The only fun part was fitting it go around the ejector screw head on the side of the receiver. I drilled and tapped 5 holes for 3/32" machine screws, 3 into the side of the receiver, and 2 into the charger guide. I laid my rail on to top, and tapped it into the angle iron, mounted my scope, bore sighted it, and I was off to the races. That mount was stable as could be. I don't know how handy you are, or aren't, but there's by 2 cents worth. Lots of luck with whatever you decide.
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The Indestructible Scope Mount


http://www.303british.com/id32.html
 
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