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Where to get claw rings?

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22 November 2005, 07:37
Thumpper470
Where to get claw rings?
I picked up an old 9.3 x 62 Husky with claw base mounts. Where can I get the rest?
22 November 2005, 07:45
tiggertate
Not quite that easy as most claw mounts are 100% hand fitted. I would call Lee LeBas at L&L Enterprises to see what your options might be. Usually you're looking at about $400 to buy and fit rings.

L&L

If you're lucky he may have an old set that can be adapted. Most new sets of rings and bases run $600-$800 installed.

Another source might be New England Custom Guns but I'd be surprised if the line they carry happened to fit an earlier make.


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22 November 2005, 07:49
new_guy
Recknagel (ERA) makes the most models and probably the best of the type of rings/mounts you're looking for.

They are available from New England Custom Guns www.newenglandcustomgun.com

and Champlins www.champlinarms.com to name two sources.

They will have to be hand-fit by someone that understands them. The gunsmiths at both places are well qualified.


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22 November 2005, 08:07
tiggertate
Therein lies the problem. Recknagel rings fit Recknagel bases but there are many, many different pre-war makers who used different spacing and depth for the claws. Some 'smiths even made their own from scratch but probably not Husky. At any rate, I hope Recknagels are a match 'cause that is sure the cheapest way out with a new set.


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22 November 2005, 17:25
KurtC
When asking about the rings, also inquire about new bases with the rings. Sometimes this ads very little to the overall cost, and will ensure a tight ring to base fit. The bases are often standardized, so they might match the dovetail or holes already in the receiver.