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A lever action with a straight butt stock for scope sighting.
20 January 2022, 03:18
rolankA lever action with a straight butt stock for scope sighting.
Are there any lever action rifle stocks that are raised up in the rear for scope sighting? Of course it would have to be modified for the lever to match it.
20 January 2022, 06:32
BitterrootSome of the older angle eject Winchesters had a raised comb so you could align with a scope. They were drilled and tapped for mounts from the factory.
20 January 2022, 08:51
Lamaryou can have a comb cut kit installed and raise yours up about an inch and a half.
they run around 200 bucks installed.
or any decently handy guy with a chisel, drill, and band saw can do the job with the hardware kit.
20 January 2022, 09:40
CougarzSome of the first Marlin .444’s had a Monte Carlo stock on them.
Roger
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21 January 2022, 21:49
buckeyeshooterquote:
Originally posted by Cougarz:
Some of the first Marlin .444’s had a Monte Carlo stock on them.
I have always wanted to check one of those out. But, I have never seen one on a used rack.... probably work well because everyone seems to keep them.
22 January 2022, 04:22
AtkinsonOn the Marlin, you can mount a scope low enough to work just fine, use a small belled scope like the 3x or 4X Leupold or Weaver..
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com
22 January 2022, 09:59
CougarzAtkinson is right. I’ve put scopes on a couple Marlins through the years and never felt that the stock was too low, buts that’s just my take on it. Modern rifles don’t have the drop in the butt stock that older rifles had even ones made for iron sights.
Roger
___________________________
I'm a trophy hunter - until something better comes along.
*we band of 45-70ers*
22 January 2022, 19:52
dpcdI, too, have mounted many scopes on Marlins; since they eject from the side, the scope can be low. You don't need a different stock. It's a hunting rifle, not a beach rester.
22 January 2022, 22:01
AtkinsonI will be putting a Leupold 2.5X Alaskan 7/8 tube and very low on my 95 45-70, Don't need more power in the scope, the caliber won't shoot that far!!
Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120
rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com