Another option for scoping a single shot

[Yornoc3]

You're right, BigAl, I do need to get out some pics. Just last week, I finally was able to fit the scope and mounts to the 30-30 single shot, as part of my carrot on a stick incentive program for knee replacement therapy. Soon, I'll be shooting - when the snow finally melts. I'll set up a picture of the three single shots, same scope base, different scopes and rings. A picture is worth a thousand words .

[wolfman]

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... now with unused rail removed & rear sight assembly back in place.

[lovesleverguns]

Wolfman, I have the .243 on order and will pair it with a Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7x33 scope. I really like your set up. Which base did you use and are the rings size low? Thanks!

[BigAl52]

I used the regular Henry SS sight base and just cut off the portion that extends out over the rear barrel sight. Used a dremel to cut mine off. Then reshaped it to my liking and painted it with satin black came out great.

[Davel91]

Hi Wolfman,

Did you fire the rifle in this setup? How did it do? Any issue with the hammer striking the scope?

[wolfman]

@lovesleverguns, sorry for the late reply... base is Henry Pride, rings are Leupold Rifleman low.
Ranger Point has a rail that looks to be lower than the HP, but it might force you into medium rings making it a wash.

@Davel91, yes & it works with no interference. My new daughter in law seems to have claimed that rifle (dowry? ), but I've since picked up another. Funds are tight after just buying & outfitting a new X, but will probably set the new ss up exactly like the one in this thread, eventually.