Packman
Member
Hi folks,
I have a Marlin Model 60 that is just a blast to shoot, but I've had it with the scope. It's a real cheap 4x20 tasco, mounted to the dovetail. Today, it backed off the dovetail rail under recoil. I've been wanting to put a halfway decent scope on this thing for a long time, and today was the last straw. I'd previously talked to a gunsmith in my club about drilling and tapping the receiver, and he told me to pick out a scope and rings/mount first.
So, I went to the local Dicks, and found a scope I liked. It's a BSA Sweet 22, 3-9 variable with a 40 objective. I'm pleased with my selection, so let's avoid the scope discussion, 'kay?
Now I need a base and rings. The guy at the counter suggested a Leupold Dual Dovetail mount and rings. I've talked to him at some length, and he knows his stuff, so I decided to go with his suggestion. However, there's a problem...
Leupold doesn't list the Marlin Model 60 on their "fit list." So, I have no idea what base and rings to get. Does anyone know what the proper selection would be for this gun and scope? The barrel of the scope is about 20 mm in diameter.
If that doesn't work, I'm certainly open to other suggestions for rings and base.
Thanks in advance.
Packman
I have a Marlin Model 60 that is just a blast to shoot, but I've had it with the scope. It's a real cheap 4x20 tasco, mounted to the dovetail. Today, it backed off the dovetail rail under recoil. I've been wanting to put a halfway decent scope on this thing for a long time, and today was the last straw. I'd previously talked to a gunsmith in my club about drilling and tapping the receiver, and he told me to pick out a scope and rings/mount first.
So, I went to the local Dicks, and found a scope I liked. It's a BSA Sweet 22, 3-9 variable with a 40 objective. I'm pleased with my selection, so let's avoid the scope discussion, 'kay?
Now I need a base and rings. The guy at the counter suggested a Leupold Dual Dovetail mount and rings. I've talked to him at some length, and he knows his stuff, so I decided to go with his suggestion. However, there's a problem...
Leupold doesn't list the Marlin Model 60 on their "fit list." So, I have no idea what base and rings to get. Does anyone know what the proper selection would be for this gun and scope? The barrel of the scope is about 20 mm in diameter.
If that doesn't work, I'm certainly open to other suggestions for rings and base.
Thanks in advance.
Packman