Weaver or Sun Optics Swede Mauser Scope Mount?

[dand883]

Not sure if this would be technically gunsmithing, so mods feel free to move if it needs moving.

After some frustrating trips to the range to try and sight in a sporterised swede Mauser i have finally discovered that it's had the wrong weaver mounts on the whole time. It had a weaver #45 and #75, when it should have a #46 and #55.

So frustration aside, now i need to decide what i want to use to replace them. I already have weaver style rings, so i'm going to stick with that system instead of the dovetail type.

I can find the weaver bases just about anywhere, so they should be easy to find, but i have also seen a 1 piece rail by Sun Optics available online. The general consensus is that they make some pretty junky stuff, but is there much to screw up on with a piece of rail and 4 screws?

Should i just stick with the tried and true weaver bases, or is there any other mount that would work better that still uses a weaver style ring?

 

[Bassmaster]

Should i just stick with the tried and true weaver bases, or is there any other mount that would work better that still uses a weaver style ring?

I think you answered your own question.....personally I use weaver or weaver styled STEEL bases....
there are many co's that make weaver styled bases

 

[Baribal]

Weaver makes the Grand Slam bases, it's the same as the alu ones, but better looking and all steel. Just add an "S" to the base number.

 

[jethunter]

You want to know if you should choose a product from a company known for making junk, or a tried and true product from Weaver. I think you already figured it out.

The steel weaver bases Baribal mentioned are very good.

 

[dand883]

Went with the weaver mounts, which i could pick up local and not have to wait on them, but the damn screws are too long that came with the bases. I can't put the bolt in all the way. Is there an easy way to file them down a bit, or just lots of frustration and hurt feelings?