Scope mount ???
 

On this older 12 gauge bolt action can anyone tell me if the screws in the pics could quite possibly an area to mount a scope for this gun and if would anyone know how to aquire a scope mount for this particular shotgun.?

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what make and model is it? looks like a side mount.

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It is a Western Field Made by Marlin..Model number EMN-175

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if its the marlin 55 version i would maybe try some federal truball low recoil slugs and this scope mount should work . http://www.wescooutfitters.com/p-304...by-weaver.aspx

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i think you need to mount this base first then the side mount with the rings will screw into the side mount plate but check with a gunsmith. http://www.e-gunparts.com/DisplayAd....rSuperSKU=&MC=

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[quote]ORIGINAL: liquidorange

[quote]ORIGINAL: liquidorange

if its the marlin 55 version i would maybe try some federal truball low recoil slugs and this scope mount should work . http://www.wescooutfitters.com/p-304-detachable-side-mount-base-10m-1-piece-black-matte-by-weaver.aspx

That is very helpful info, I saved those sites in my favs. Also I went through Midway Ammoand bought a box of Federal True Ball hollow points product # 335976 and a box of Hornady 2 3/4 double-ought buckshot product# 439733, this is some serious ammo !!!, you gotta check these out.
Again thanks for your help.

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Those two holes are for a venier type sight. Say, the excellant Lyman Micro caliper adjustable sight.
The holes are not for a scope mount base ect...
I have seen a mount that utilized those holes but cannot remember who makes it. You might try S&K Mounts

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hmm?

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Or Peep# 2??

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I think any one of those peeps would work quite well for those bast-ard grouse side-hilling away from me.

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Those certainly aren't holes tapped for a scope mount! Could you imagine mounting a scope on two screws an inch apart?

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I've got a Marlin 55 that I turned into a slug gun, it has one of these peeps on it. Give me a couple of days to research it, I think that it was made by Lyman. If you can get a gunsmith to drill and tap the receiver it'll take a Weaver side mount. The bolt raises too high to get a scope directly over the bore, but that'll allow you to use the peep sight if your scope fogs up.

How long is your barrel? The marlin came in two configurations; a 36" barrel which they called their goose gun (which is pretty ironic sincemine only has a 2 3/4" bore) and the model that I have had a 25 1/2" barrel with a poly choke. It was the worst choke ever, as you turned the adjustment it would throw the pattern in a circle around the line of sight, I guess that it had some concentricity issues.

Here's the best part, I cut the barrel down to 20", drilled and tapped the receiver, machined a custom side scope mount and glass bedded the receiver. Using Winchester 1 oz foster slugs I can hold a 3" group at 100 yards.

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If you try to mount a scope back that far on the reciever the bolt will hit the scope no matter how high you mount it. Unfortunately, adjustable sights and or a long eye relief scope is your only option you canused. e-mail me at [email protected] if you would like to know the process or would like for me to do it for you?

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My internet was down for three days so I couldn't get back to you. There are no markings on my peep sight so I still don't know who makes it or what model it is. I do know that the position and hole spacing was very standard back when that gun was made. I'm still going to keep looking for you, we'll find you a sight.