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Scoping a .357 ss

Post by mattbobusa » Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:57 pm

Just bought a new .357 ss and was wondering if anyone else has one. model H015- B. I was going to scope it but the mount I bought for it won't work. My new rifle has 3 top screws and the mount has 4. They will not align no matter how I try and the screws appear to be larger. I know a gunsmith would be able to drill and tap it but I can't go that expense. also it appears that to scope it I would have to remove the rear sight, not something I am willing to do. The only reason I wanted to scope it is because I can't see as well as I used to, it's an age thing.
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by Mags » Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:15 pm

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According to the spec for the .357ss you need a "Weaver 82" compatible mount.
The rear sight should fold forward, so unless you have a really big objective lens there should be clearance.
Some ideas:
https://henrypride.com/collections/rifl ... 5748582425
https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Base-Top- ... 1-fkmrnull
https://www.amazon.com/FUNANASUN-Tactic ... 80&sr=8-30
mattbobusa wrote:Just bought a new .357 ss and was wondering if anyone else has one. model H015- B. I was going to scope it but the mount I bought for it won't work. My new rifle has 3 top screws and the mount has 4. They will not align no matter how I try and the screws appear to be larger. I know a gunsmith would be able to drill and tap it but I can't go that expense. also it appears that to scope it I would have to remove the rear sight, not something I am willing to do. The only reason I wanted to scope it is because I can't see as well as I used to, it's an age thing.
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by mattbobusa » Sat Apr 06, 2019 1:32 pm

Thanks. just ordered one.
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by ESquared » Sat Apr 06, 2019 6:44 pm

Do you have a scope in hand or in mind?
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by mattbobusa » Sun Apr 07, 2019 8:08 am

yes I already have the scope. just a cheep one until I find one I really like. 3 to 9 with a thick to thin crosshair. came with the mounts, see through. should be more than high enough to clear the sight. receiver mount is what I was worried about.
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by BigAl52 » Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:43 pm

I have a scope on mine and had to remove the rear sight. Im betting you will be doing the same. The only way around it would be to modify the base itself which I am considering doing.
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Post by markiver54 » Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:19 pm

mattbobusa wrote:Just bought a new .357 ss and was wondering if anyone else has one. model H015- B. I was going to scope it but the mount I bought for it won't work. My new rifle has 3 top screws and the mount has 4. They will not align no matter how I try and the screws appear to be larger. I know a gunsmith would be able to drill and tap it but I can't go that expense. also it appears that to scope it I would have to remove the rear sight, not something I am willing to do. The only reason I wanted to scope it is because I can't see as well as I used to, it's an age thing.
These guys have a lot of good info for you...if you're gonna shoot from that horse though..I'd suggest you scope it too. :lol:
Sorry, couldn't resist...JK. Good luck getting it right!
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by Brother_Love » Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:40 am

I used the Warne base and I had to remove the rear sight. It was easy to drift out with a brass punch. I wanted my scope as low as I could get it. I’m using a 3-9 but might go to a 1-5 to get it even lower.
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by ESquared » Mon Apr 08, 2019 11:49 am

Brother_Love wrote:I used the Warne base and I had to remove the rear sight. It was easy to drift out with a brass punch. I wanted my scope as low as I could get it. I’m using a 3-9 but might go to a 1-5 to get it even lower.
Leupold VX Freedom 1.5-4X24 can get really low. Put that on my BBS and it's worked out well. These are the Talley Rail/Ring set-up, so not as low as it CAN be, but not bad...
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Re: Scoping a .357 ss

Post by mattbobusa » Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:31 pm

right now I'm just waiting for the scope base to arrive. then I can get started with putting on the scope and figure out what I want to do with it. as for my horse, he's doing what I do every day. going around in circles. :lol:
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