Scope Base for H&R mod 157

[Roudy]

Gents,
 
I could use some help finding a scope base for a red dot scope that I want to mount on my H&R 157.  I just about ordered the Weaver #82 like I have on other Handis but, thankfully, checked the dimensions on the cross bolt of the red dot scope.  The distance between the grooves on the Weaver #82 is about 4 3/16 inches which doesn't present a problem when mounting a conventional scope because the scope can be slid forward or backward in the rings.

The red dor scope (BSA) has integral "rings", or clamps, with a fixed distance of 2 1/16 inches.  I've checked Midway and Mid South but all they have listed for the H&R or NEF is the Weaver #82.  I could probably make my own but would prefer to buy one off the shelf.....any suggestions?

Roudy

[quickdtoo]

Cut the notches where ya need em with a file, hacksaw or dremel burr, very easy to do in the aluminum base, I've done it several times when I needed a base right now and didn't have an H&R base, which has slots on 1" centers, so even it would need to be modified.

Tim

[Roudy]

Tim...Guess that's what I'm going to need to do.  Just checked Weaver's web site and couldn't find anything either.

Thanks,
Roudy

[MSP Ret]

Try the edge of a small rectangular file, I have used them to cut the notches on these rails where needed and they worked fast and easy....<><....

[ironglow]

   I did the same thing...just used the abrasive chop saw that I use in my blacksmith shop..being careful not to cut either groove too deep.

[Roudy]

Whew!!  Got a standard scope rail, cut it shorter and filed the groove for the cross bolt on the red dot scope clamps.  Filing that groove is a real pain, really makes one appreciate milling machines.  The end result is that I have the red dot mounted but not sighted in yet. 

I think I'm really going to like this red dot, I can see well enough through it to hit something again.  With red dots becoming less expensive (mine was $30) I suspect that there will be a lot more shooters using them instead of the traditional leaf sights.  Someone, like Weaver, ought to jump on the band wagon and start making mounting bases for them.

Roudy

[mt3030]

For all H&R rifles manufactured before 1973, which includes the models 157 and 158, the proper Weaver base is #60A.