Protecting scope rail mount

[Chucksolo1]

I have a Henry H001 and want to put a scope on it. Does anyone know of a product or a way to protect the finish on the scope mount so the steel rings don't mar the finish?

[CT_Shooter]

Welcome to the forum from CT.

I once used a Simmons rimfire scope on my H001 with tall see-through rings that simply gripped the receiver and were held in place by screws that tightened it to lock onto the receiver. I've since removed the scope in favor of a Skinner peep on the barrel (which I do like... a lot). There wasn't any damage done to the receiver by those rings, though. Maybe I was just lucky.

Others will come along to give you some better or different advice, I'm sure. This is a great group of people who have lots of knowledge. You're going to enjoy the forum.

I have a Henry H001 and want to put a scope on it. Does anyone know of a product or a way to protect the finish on the scope mount so the steel rings don't mar the finish?

[Chucksolo1]

Thanks CT that makes me feel a little better about mounting a scope on my new Henry.

[shootinthecinders]

If you did happen to mar the finish, the linked thread from this forum has the solution: http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5235

[Mags]

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Same experience with my two scoped rifles. No damage done.

CT: "... I've since removed the scope ... There wasn't any damage done to the receiver by those rings..."

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[Chucksolo1]

A week ago I wentt o BiG 5 and purchased a $35.00 rimfire scope for my Henry Classic. Even with this cheap scope, the accuracy at 25 yards resulted in a 15 shot one hole group just slightly left of center!! Unbelievable. Tomorrow I go pick up my new Delton AR-15 at Turner's Outdoorsman. While I am there I plan to purchase a new Henry Golden Boy. I love these guns. You can have your Marlins, Winchesters and Brownings. I'd pit my Henry against any of them!!