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25 November 2018, 23:26
wookie76
Find my mounts Please?
D&T

Hey guys, I've got a project Eddystone sporter I'm finally getting around to. I have no idea what mounts it takes.

It's d&t'd for ~125" screws. Hole spacing ~.500"

Thanks,
Bryce
26 November 2018, 08:23
sambarman338
I'm inclined towards Leupold STD mounts (because of their windage adjustment) but can't see that they make any for Enfields. If no one has great advice, perhaps you could take this inquiry to the gunsmithing forum.
26 November 2018, 20:32
AnotherAZWriter
quote:
Originally posted by sambarman338:
I'm inclined towards Leupold STD mounts (because of their windage adjustment) but can't see that they make any for Enfields. If no one has great advice, perhaps you could take this inquiry to the gunsmithing forum.


I have never had an issue with needing to use the windage screws on these mounts, but I have had issues with them (screws loose, etc). At the end of the day, I prefer something more substantial on the rear mount other than this design.


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27 November 2018, 14:43
sambarman338
quote:
Originally posted by AnotherAZWriter:
quote:
Originally posted by sambarman338:
I'm inclined towards Leupold STD mounts (because of their windage adjustment) but can't see that they make any for Enfields. If no one has great advice, perhaps you could take this inquiry to the gunsmithing forum.


I have never had an issue with needing to use the windage screws on these mounts, but I have had issues with them (screws loose, etc). At the end of the day, I prefer something more substantial on the rear mount other than this design.


Maybe the Redfield version was better. I had some on my .338 magnum for 33 years and they stayed put very well.
28 November 2018, 17:37
Stonecreek
It is the front ring on the traditional Redfield-type turn-in mounts (also made by Leupold and Burris since the patent has long-since expired) which does all of the "work". The rear ring is NOT designed to hold against ANY fore-aft momentum;it is only for side-to-side positioning.

The rear screws should never be over-tightened. I've seen plenty of them broken before Redfield changed to a larger screw, and after the larger screw was introduced I've seen them with the heads bent due to over-tightening.

Their design, simple as it is, baffles too many amateurs who frequently fail to get the rear ring seated properly between the screw heads which hold it.

Properly installed, they will hold against as much or more recoil as any mount on the market.
28 November 2018, 22:39
wookie76
Thanks guys. I wasn't that clear. I was wondering what mounts the screw spacing correlated to.

I think they're equivalent to the Marlin 336.

Thanks,
Bryce