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Reelman, I am like you on one hand! Those weaver rings sure are homely BUT Ill be dog dam if they are mor some of the very toughest I have ever mounted on a centerfire or rimfire, I have a set on a model 43 in 218bee that has been on the gun since day one, 35 years ,same 2x7 scope, That gun was a work gun and has been banged around 300K + mies in 4x4 and jeeps, haytrucks, tractors, you name it , they are so worn from gun laying on left pure alum is worn to split ring screw holes! UGLY but tough as nails, Strap top is too!very best winpoor Good post. I agree with both of you guys..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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They are a solid ring and look at all the picitiny rails used now which is pretty much just a steel weaver base. And once you get the scope straight (usually after 8 or 10 times of trying) they don't move.
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8 or 10. You are better than me. Usually about 13, cussing, a few drinks, couple breaks and it's done.. 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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LMAO!, I got good, I would leave X hair about 4,5 degree off plum and crank that ole strap down! You guys are right, I cussed a blue storm till I would get it right! Its on then!I think the wide flat spring steel will hold plum till the cows come home! very best winpoor
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We know why you left it in those mounts and rings for 35 years. You finally got it perfect and you didn't want to [bleep] with it again!!!!! 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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LMAO!, I got good, I would leave X hair about 4,5 degree off plum and crank that ole strap down! You guys are right, I cussed a blue storm till I would get it right! Its on then!I think the wide flat spring steel will hold plum till the cows come home! very best winpoor And when you leave the crosshairs a little off plum that darn rings don't grab it and turn the scope, then you put the crosshairs straight and it grabs and pulls them off! ARG!!! I hope you know I'm just giving you crap. It's a gorgous set up and Weaver rings are a nice solid ring, they just aggravate me to no end.
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Looks very huntable to me. I imagine once you find what it likes it'll drive nails.
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Thanks for all the positive/helpful comments, much appreciated. As far as the Weaver rings I may lose the scope (after a few more range trips) anyway if I can find a really nice old Lyman 48 WJS at some point down the line.
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"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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You lucked out on the Lyman 48WJS sight. I need to find a 48WH for my 1949 270 Target. Good snag!
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Looks like it belongs there.
"There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon
"...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg
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Your rifle is looking great Gus!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Looks spot on. That is a beautiful 70.
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Thanks for the positive comments 
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Awesome. And perfect for lefty manipulation.
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A1 model 70, if its OK to ask, what camera are you using for photos? I have about 30 Winchesters to sell and these are the sharpest gun photos on our forum! thanks,winpoor
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winpoor, if I remember right, he's using a smart phone. EricM and I were both commenting on his pictures a while back and I was amazed that it was the camera on his phone..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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