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Originally Posted by SuperCub
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That is going to be a lovely little rifle, but I have to say that with that stock I would consider going without scope.

Kind of like scoping a Purdey 20 gauge.


I get what you are saying, but really do need a scoped rifle. I want to actually use this rifle for all my future hunting but do have a couple synthetics for inclement weather.



Nice little period 3x Leupold in detachables?

That was one of my first choices as well.



I really like the way you think.


Have to tell you that I am looking forward to seeing this.

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Originally Posted by JSTUART
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That is going to be a lovely little rifle, but I have to say that with that stock I would consider going without scope.

Kind of like scoping a Purdey 20 gauge.


I get what you are saying, but really do need a scoped rifle. I want to actually use this rifle for all my future hunting but do have a couple synthetics for inclement weather.



Nice little period 3x Leupold in detachables?

That was one of my first choices as well.



I really like the way you think.

Not so easy to find those 3x fixed here in Canada, esp one in good condition. The scope consideration is still down the road a bit.

One could have a couple scopes in QDs for this. I like the 2.5-8. If the rifle and mounts were fitted for this scope, it would probably work for other Leupolds incl. the 3x as well.

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Sweet!

It would look good with a fixed 4x or 6x on it.


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fwiw...

Have used both the Warne and Weaver front extension bases with shorter scopes on 98's. I shortened the back end on them a little so they didn't hang over the port--more nearly flush with the receiver ring and it then moves the front scope ring back enough for me. The Warnes are lower bases than the Weaver, if you have higher rings or vice-versa. Too, have used a Rusan front extension ring. They do have have more and wider ring slots, though, than the other two.


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fwiw...

Have used both the Warne and Weaver front extension bases with shorter scopes on 98's. I shortened the back end on them a little so they didn't hang over the port--more nearly flush with the receiver ring and it then moves the front scope ring back enough for me. The Warnes are lower bases than the Weaver, if you have higher rings or vice-versa. Too, have used a Rusan front extension ring. They do have have more and wider ring slots, though, than the other two.

I suggested using the Warnes weaver style on this but the builder balked at that idea. I like them and use them a lot but do also see his vision for this as well.

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That’s going to be a keeper, Supercub!!!!!!


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That’s going to be a keeper, Supercub!!!!!!

That's the plan. Sell a few off and keep a couple "keepers".

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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Sweet!

It would look good with a fixed 4x or 6x on it.

I agree. Currently looking for a Zeiss Conquest 4x32 for this. Point me in that direction if'n you know of any. smile

If not, I have a couple Leupolds (2.5-8 & 1.5-5) that would work as well.

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Have you tried looking on ebay for the Zeiss 4x?


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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Have you tried looking on ebay for the Zeiss 4x?

Hard to get ebay sellers to ship to my US post box.

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Originally Posted by SuperCub
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Have you tried looking on ebay for the Zeiss 4x?

Hard to get ebay sellers to ship to my US post box.

That makes no sense. US address is US address.

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He probably meant his Canadian address.


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Have you tried looking on ebay for the Zeiss 4x?

Hard to get ebay sellers to ship to my US post box.

That makes no sense. US address is US address.

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I'll look into it again, but usually the address on the VISA has to match the shipping address.

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Originally Posted by SuperCub
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Have you tried looking on ebay for the Zeiss 4x?

Hard to get ebay sellers to ship to my US post box.

That makes no sense. US address is US address.

DF

I'll look into it again, but usually the address on the VISA has to match the shipping address.

Gotcha.

Use a money order.

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Originally Posted by elkhunternm
Sweet!

It would look good with a fixed 4x or 6x on it.

I found an older Leupold M8 4x28 this week in matte finish. Kind of a rare scope in matte. I've only seen one other.

I'm going to try that one out on this rifle. At the very least, I can use it for a back up scope.

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Great snag!


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That sounds like a grand project. Please keep us posted as that classic rifle comes together.


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Originally Posted by JSTUART
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That is going to be a lovely little rifle, but I have to say that with that stock I would consider going without scope.

Kind of like scoping a Purdey 20 gauge.


I get what you are saying, but really do need a scoped rifle. I want to actually use this rifle for all my future hunting but do have a couple synthetics for inclement weather.



Nice little period 3x Leupold in detachables?


What I was thinking, except for using a new Leupold 3X from the custom shop in Talley detachables. Totally retro, but great optics, too. I'll be following this with mucho interest.
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Chris does very good work. I came very close to buying a 35 Whelen that he built to get into the ACGG when I was living in Calgary some years ago. Two years ago he was at the Dallas Safari Club show and he recalled me and the Whelen. A great guy to chat with. A retired Calgary LEO if I recall correctly.


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Originally Posted by EdM
Chris does very good work. I came very close to buying a 35 Whelen that he built to get into the ACGG when I was living in Calgary some years ago. Two years ago he was at the Dallas Safari Club show and he recalled me and the Whelen. A great guy to chat with. A retired Calgary LEO if I recall correctly.

Chris has been very gracious to answer my many questions, most of which would reveal my inexperience in such a project as this. Very friendly guy in a trade were some of the old gunsmiths get a bit crotchety. smile

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