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no-drill scope mount for Redhawk ?

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19 January 2006, 21:38
stubnt
no-drill scope mount for Redhawk ?
I have the 5 1/2" SS Redhawk in .45LC. It does not have the factory dovetail ring mounts. Are there any clamp-on Weaver mounts available? Would they stand up to moderate cast bullet loads for hunting? thanks
20 January 2006, 09:06
bfrshooter
I would not use one. The barrel clamp will cut grooves in the barrel from the thing whipping. That flex is transferred to the scope too. I tried to stop the barrel damage by putting thick brass shim stock inside the clamp and recoil just cut the stuff.
Get a Weigands base and get it drilled and tapped. This is no place for cheap!