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Question on pivot mounts on the 99 #8508332 01/24/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,359 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,359 Likes: 9 Oregon	I tried a set of Weaver pivots on the 243 DL. I have never fired this rifle until now so have no baseline to compare it to. I'm out of adjustment to the right and I'm still shooting left. Alot. There's no adjustment on the bases available, all the screws are tight, so what's next? Anybody have this problem? _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

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Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8508608 01/25/14
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,526 Likes: 1 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker
wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,526 Likes: 1 Wyoming	I had the same problem with my 243DL. Took the Weavers off and replaced them with Leupold one piece. Boresighted fine with the Leu but haven't had a chance to shoot it. Glad to hear my rifle isn't the only one. I got it real cheap in Oct and was afraid there was something wrong with it. wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 wyo1895 #8508996 01/25/14
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,722 Eastern PA steve99 Campfire Tracker
steve99 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,722 Eastern PA	I've used those mounts Roy but didn't have the problem you have. Shim the base or get a scope with more adjustment range. "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed-unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." James Madison

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8509022 01/25/14
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,631 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter
Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,631 Lyndeborough New Hampshire	Old mounts or new ones? NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Longbeardking #8509114 01/25/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,359 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,359 Likes: 9 Oregon	David, now that's just not encouraging at all! These obviously have been coated to match the rifle so hopefully I can figure out how to make them work. I like that they're light so don't want to switch unless necessary. Steve99, how would I shim the base and solve the problem left/right? Shim one side?? Steve LBK, old ones. I've used this mount setup on other rifles but never run into this. Last edited by Fireball2; 01/25/14. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

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Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8509161 01/25/14
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,734 In my Stomping Grounds Sbrown Campfire Regular
Sbrown Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,734 In my Stomping Grounds	Have you tried lapping the rings? Steve “Alive in JESUS!” NRA LIFE MEMBER

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8509169 01/25/14
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,631 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter
Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,631 Lyndeborough New Hampshire	I've never had a problem with old Weaver's. Heard so many horror stories about the newer ones I've never used them. I have bought new ones and actually given them away to avoid issues. I'd mount a scope with more adjustment. NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Sbrown #8509209 01/25/14
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,359 Likes: 9 Oregon Fireball2 OP Campfire Kahuna
OP Fireball2 Campfire Kahuna Joined: May 2011 Posts: 56,359 Likes: 9 Oregon	Originally Posted by Sbrown Have you tried lapping the rings? Steve Holy Cats, I shoulda named this the Steve thread! I have not tried lapping the rings. Last edited by Fireball2; 01/25/14. _______________________________________________________ An 8 dollar driveway boy living in a T-111 shack LOL

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8509231 01/25/14
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,734 In my Stomping Grounds Sbrown Campfire Regular
Sbrown Campfire Regular Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,734 In my Stomping Grounds	When I first thought of it I should have asked if the ID of the rings were coated. “Alive in JESUS!” NRA LIFE MEMBER

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Sbrown #8509294 01/25/14
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,631 Lyndeborough New Hampshire Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter
Longbeardking Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 12,631 Lyndeborough New Hampshire	Originally Posted by Sbrown When I first thought of it I should have asked if the ID of the rings were coated. Looks to me like EVERYTHING is coated. Inside, outside, screws, threads et al. Hope it's not some sort of hardcoat. NRA Endowment Life Member (and proud of it) Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing. Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something. - Plato Deuteronomy 22:5

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Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8509671 01/25/14
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,722 Eastern PA steve99 Campfire Tracker
steve99 Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,722 Eastern PA	Shim the rear base, nothing to lose. "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed-unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms." James Madison

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 steve99 #8509863 01/25/14
Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,526 Likes: 1 Wyoming wyo1895 Campfire Tracker
wyo1895 Campfire Tracker Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,526 Likes: 1 Wyoming	My Weaver rings were the new ones and the scope is an old Leu VXII with limited adjustment. David wyo1895 With Savage never say never. For a copy of my book on engraved Savage lever actions rifles send a check for $80 to; David Royal, p.o. box 1271, Pinedale, Wy., 82941. I will sign and inscribe the book for you. [email protected]

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8512603 01/26/14
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groundhawg56 New Member G Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 15 , MN	I would try swapping the rings, front to rear, to see if anything changes.

Re: Question on pivot mounts on the 99 Fireball2 #8512828 01/26/14
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,065 Croatan NC 6mm250 Campfire Outfitter
6mm250 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 13,065 Croatan NC	It's probably all that Krylon on the gun & mounts that has everything all gunked up & throwed the scope out of whack. Mebbe you could strip that paint off with a Bernz-O-Matic torch..... Mike Always talk to the old guys , they know stuff. Jerry Miculek

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