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A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels (Read 1890 times)

gunlaker Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 2516 Location: lower mainland, B.C. Joined: Dec 13^th, 2010	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #15 - Nov 28^th, 2025 at 9:14pm	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on Nov 28^th, 2025 at 5:12pm: I didn't know Stevens used different spacing on bases? I knew they used smaller screw sizes. I have two rare barreled single shots that both have oddball spacing on the bases. One is a Bremer High Wall with Schoyen barrel, and the other a Zettler Ballard. Neither uses standard bases, and I'm getting ready to mill one hole on bases to make it slotted to rework standard bases to fit both. Each rifle is different from each other too! I found that out by looking at Steve Earle's web site. When I measured the hole spacing on mine I thought they were just an oddball custom setup. I imagine mine was drilled and tapped a very long time ago. I cant imagine anyone in recent history that would have done it. Unfortunately one of the tiny screws is broken off in the hole. I guess the last time someone decided to take off the blocks. Chris.


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SchwarzStock Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1296 Location: SchwarzWald Joined: Mar 23^rd, 2010	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #16 - Nov 30^th, 2025 at 8:48am	Print Post
	I make to claim to this but it could be interesting, Command adhesive mounting strips: (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)

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Jonathan Participating Member Offline Posts: 26 Location: THE GOOD PART OF NY Joined: Sep 5^th, 2025	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #17 - Dec 12^th, 2025 at 1:24pm	Print Post
	I've sucessfully used crazy glue right out of the tube but only on 22s. Acetone dissolves it with out harming the finish but beware. When it comes loose it pops right off and who wants to see their scope bounce off of concrete.


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SILVERTIP Participating Member Offline Posts: 35 Location: Mtns of New Mexico & Alabama Joined: Oct 1^st, 2017	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #18 - Dec 18^th, 2025 at 12:11pm	Print Post
	This IS a useful thread. The two rifles I have for consideration are an 1885 HW 45-60 WCF original with an original Winchester mid-range tang sight. It will not be molested. The other rifle is a S. Sharps with an Axtell Vernier mid-range sight. The Axtell OAL tends to bother my upper cheek if I attempt to use the adjustable sporting rear sight. Perhaps a temp mount on the Sharps will help solve this riddle or head me in the right direction.

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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 17459 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #19 - Dec 18^th, 2025 at 12:23pm	Print Post
	Just remove the staff on the Axtell when you want to shoot it with barrel sights.

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SILVERTIP Participating Member Offline Posts: 35 Location: Mtns of New Mexico & Alabama Joined: Oct 1^st, 2017	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #20 - Dec 18^th, 2025 at 1:45pm	Print Post
	marlinguy wrote on Dec 18^th, 2025 at 12:23pm: Just remove the staff on the Axtell when you want to shoot it with barrel sights. I did that -of course. Sometimes it's just easier to sight through the rear aperture to the original early Lyman Beach ft blade or ft small globe...lining up the rear sporting V. The rear sight adjusts by a small wheel and fits the wider app. 5/16 in Sharps dovetail. Unusual sight. I could sharpen the top of the Axtell staff and then ...use it as a bayonet on elk.

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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4220 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: A Question about Scopes on untapped barrels Reply #21 - Dec 18^th, 2025 at 4:38pm	Print Post
	Be careful. I'm not sure New Mexico has an elk bayoneting season;-)


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