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I have a B78 45-70 with an octagon bbl that I want to mount a scope on. Will bases for a Browning 1885 work?

I suggest you ask Browning. They used to sell mounts, might still.

Years ago, I purchased the "right" mounts for my Low Wall from a mount manufacturer's chart, and they didn't fit. The next set, from Burris I believe, did.

A bud just bought one also but with a round barrel. I directed to Talley and the were able to help.

I believe that Burris made the Browning marked bases for the B78 and you might call them to see what part numbers you need to try and find.

I have Browning original mounts available.

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Browning 1885 7mmRM made 1990


To put mounts on the 1885 tapered octagon barrel I put around bottom Weaver mount in the rear, a flat bottom Weaver in the front with Aluminum shims made from a licence plate.



Browning B-78 25-06 made in 1994.

The B-78 came with factory rings.