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I have a .505 Gibbs that I want to put a red dot sight on. I would like it to be removable with no tools or a minimum of tools. I was thinking of the Aimpoint T-2 or H-2. Has anyone here used a red dot or reflex sight on a ribbed barrel of a safari rifle? If so what brand and model of mount did you use? This particular rifle has a rib that might work. Thanks for any help. MMP | ||
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I have a Trijicon RMR that I like very much. It has no on/off switch to worry about, and batteries last over a year. I have a short length of Picatinney rail mounted on several guns, and the RMR can be switched easily and quickly with no tools. It works on my .470 double, on a competition pistol, and on a muzzle-loading hunting rifle. | |||
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I have an Aimpoint on a 510's quarter rib. Mounted a short piece of Picatinney rail as above. I can use the Irons or replace the H1 with a Fastfire without tools. Just two holes in the rib and you're good to go. | |||
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I've wanted to put an Aimpoint H-2 on my CZ 458 Lott for a couple of years. You can use a Picatinney rail but I don't want that. The guys I hunted with in Namibia had one mounted with just a simple single mount but I was told you can't get that mount in the USA. You would have to go to the European market. | |||
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I agree the Euro mounts looked inviting but they were a bit wide for my rib and I couldn't mill them to sit low enough on the rib to allow me to use the irons. In the end a piece of rail open up the center was both cheap and effective. And ugly .... | |||
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Thanks very much to all who replied. MMP | |||
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I have a Trijicon RMR mounted on one just behind the rear sight using a Trijicon mount and having JJ Perideaux mill the grooves for it into the rib. JJ also carries the mount he likes to use for this application. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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I got a Vortex Razor for my CZ550 earlier this year. Used a Weaver style mount and it works beautifully. Very impressed with the Vortex.   Regards, Chris Troskie Tel. +27 82 859-0771 email. chris@ct-safaris.com Sabrisa Ranch Ellisras RSA www.ct-safaris.com https://youtu.be/4usXceRdkH4 | |||
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Thanks, I really appreciate that. I'm going to look into it, looks like you have the same rifle I have. | |||
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If you do a search in the double rifle forum there are several people who have the rib machined to except a red dot sight. Since the rib on a bolt action stand a little higher off the barrel it would seem a simple solution to your problem. Roger ___________________________ I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along. *we band of 45-70ers* | |||
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