I just couldn't bring myself to chop up my Svede. I found a scout style scope mount for it. Mated with a nice Leupold scope, you can't go worng. "Google" S&K scope mounts. They are far stronger than other mounts on the market. A guy just has to replace the rear sight to install the mount. It also helps keep the snobby,holier than thou, milsurpers from having spasms and making funny choking noises while at the range...