Side Reciever Scope Mount Question??

The Accurate Reloading Forums

This topic can be found at:
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9411043/m/704103549

10 October 2008, 18:39

trouthunterdj

Side Reciever Scope Mount Question??

Hey guys,

Does having an action that had a Griffin and Howe side mount on it affect the strength of the action?

Thanks

ddj

The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark

10 October 2008, 21:54

M Pursell

It shouldn't affect the strength if installed correctly. As in, not a bunch of extra "oops!" holes.

Mark Pursell

10 October 2008, 23:17

trouthunterdj

Thanks Mark,

There are 3 extra holes on the left side that are filled nicely with screws.

ddj

The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark

11 October 2008, 03:02

Bob G

Basically all the strength of an action is needed in the front ring where the bolt lugs lock up. The rest of the action is mainly to guide the bolt in it's raceways. Properly drilled and tapped side mount holes are never anywhere near the front of the action. If anything, the top mount screw holes would weaken an action more if that were the case.

Do it right the first time.

11 October 2008, 21:11

Buliwyf

I have a G&H Side Mount installed by G&H on a 1964 Browning FN chambered .338WM. No action problems.

You need a good idea of the scope you plan to use before installing the side mount. The side mount is expensive and may or may not add value to the rifle.

12 October 2008, 18:12

Bryan Chick

I have g&h sidemounts on everything from 30-06 to 458wm. never had a problem except the 30-06 was set to high for me to keep a consistent spot weld