Haha.. Got off work this morning, came home, and never got finished with my coffee, that music was the best sleeping pill ever. I had to watch it after I got up this afternoon. I have had many small mass-produced parts that need hand fitting, a person with skill and "mind vision" can do all of this small adjustments, however, one must keep in mind, (Fit the cheaper part) because it is better to ruin a scope ring mount than the receiver of a rifle. My theory is, If you want to do constructive with a kid, just build a plastic model with them. they will never learn what can be taught there in a Video game. -Dave
Thor's Axe If I do another, I’ll grind a tool for a fly cutter that matches the step of the receiver and chuck it in the lathe, set the radius to match the rear receiver ring, and fixture the scope base to the cross feed!
@@WilliamCChapin That in itself is a challenge to make it fit the first time and worthy of doing. some people would say, "Ya, you have a lathe and that would be easy" however, the cut is poised for failure if you don't set it up correctly. -Dave
Wouldn't it be great if some of these 3-D printer guys could develop a method of printing a riser that'd be custom fit for your face to fit the comb of the rifle. The stuff...uhhh, the foam they sell & mounting method leaves a lot to be desired. Very nice work Chappie, your a patient man.
Thanks Charlie. I had that wrap/foam left over from a long time ago when I was wrestling with a flat shooting 2000’s era BT-99 Micro. I loved the shotgun other than the need to cover targets and the tight pattern of the backbored barrel. It either crushed targets or missed clean; I never had a cheap break. I ran 1 oz. #8 AA clones through Brileys all the way to improved modified without opening the pattern much. The cheek riser helped a bit with seeing targets at the cost of screwy bead alignment. It needed a longer stock, and I needed to shoot it more upright! I could try printing a riser, that’s a good idea. If this rifle shoots, it’s perhaps destined for a Bishop or Fajen stock - if it doesn’t, I have some rebarreling ideas.
I don’t know about that, JCM! I spent several hours fitting a $5 base to a $150 rifle that I bought for the Timney Trigger! For some silly reason, I enjoy straightening out old sporterized rifles. This one is a heartbreaker because it’s a nice 337.
Hi WCC, I'm trying to mount a scope on my FN Mauser receiver and have ran across a problem. The front sight base is lower than the rear by about .025/.030" or so. Weaver bases from Weaver 45 and 46. I put a straightedge across them and you can clearly see the gap. Ever see that with a Mauser receiver? Seems like a large amount to shims to me to make up the difference. GGW
Does the rear base rest flat and parallel to the plane of the front base? If the rear base is too far forward, it could ride up the “hump” of the stripper clip guide on the bridge. This would only apply to a military 98 pattern rifle. Sometimes the rear portion of the receiver is ground down to remove that feature, and a suitable base is fit. There are also one piece bases that are notched to accommodate the receiver shape. Fitting standard bases can be a bit challenging if you’re working with previously drilled holes.
@@WilliamCChapin Yes both bases are flat and on the same plane just the front base is lower. Non-military model. JG Higgins/Sears mfg. New Weaver bases showed up yesterday so I installed them thinking the previous set were incorrect and same problem. Front base still to low. Frustrating to say the least. Going to pick up a one piece Leupold base and see if that works.
@@ggwoutdoors2a It sounds like you are exploring good options. If that doesn’t pan out, maybe take a look at the actual diameter of the front receiver ring - perhaps it differs from a typical large ring 98 action.
@@WilliamCChapin The set of Warne bases showed up today that are for an FN Mauser receiver and they fit perfect. both bases are on the same plane and equal in height. Finally! Thanks for your input WCC
Haha.. Got off work this morning, came home, and never got finished with my coffee, that music was the best sleeping pill ever. I had to watch it after I got up this afternoon. I have had many small mass-produced parts that need hand fitting, a person with skill and "mind vision" can do all of this small adjustments, however, one must keep in mind, (Fit the cheaper part) because it is better to ruin a scope ring mount than the receiver of a rifle. My theory is, If you want to do constructive with a kid, just build a plastic model with them. they will never learn what can be taught there in a Video game. -Dave
Thor's Axe If I do another, I’ll grind a tool for a fly cutter that matches the step of the receiver and chuck it in the lathe, set the radius to match the rear receiver ring, and fixture the scope base to the cross feed!
@@WilliamCChapin That in itself is a challenge to make it fit the first time and worthy of doing. some people would say, "Ya, you have a lathe and that would be easy" however, the cut is poised for failure if you don't set it up correctly. -Dave
Wouldn't it be great if some of these 3-D printer guys could develop a method of printing a riser that'd be custom fit for your face to fit the comb of the rifle. The stuff...uhhh, the foam they sell & mounting method leaves a lot to be desired.
Very nice work Chappie, your a patient man.
Thanks Charlie. I had that wrap/foam left over from a long time ago when I was wrestling with a flat shooting 2000’s era BT-99 Micro. I loved the shotgun other than the need to cover targets and the tight pattern of the backbored barrel. It either crushed targets or missed clean; I never had a cheap break. I ran 1 oz. #8 AA clones through Brileys all the way to improved modified without opening the pattern much. The cheek riser helped a bit with seeing targets at the cost of screwy bead alignment. It needed a longer stock, and I needed to shoot it more upright! I could try printing a riser, that’s a good idea. If this rifle shoots, it’s perhaps destined for a Bishop or Fajen stock - if it doesn’t, I have some rebarreling ideas.
Nice fix .
James Pollard It may end up with iron sights, we’ll see!
Perfection.
I don’t know about that, JCM! I spent several hours fitting a $5 base to a $150 rifle that I bought for the Timney Trigger! For some silly reason, I enjoy straightening out old sporterized rifles. This one is a heartbreaker because it’s a nice 337.
very nice 👍
MCK Thanks! I’ll get it to the range soon and see what I have to work with.
Hi WCC, I'm trying to mount a scope on my FN Mauser receiver and have ran across a problem. The front sight base is lower than the rear by about .025/.030" or so. Weaver bases from Weaver 45 and 46. I put a straightedge across them and you can clearly see the gap. Ever see that with a Mauser receiver? Seems like a large amount to shims to me to make up the difference. GGW
Does the rear base rest flat and parallel to the plane of the front base? If the rear base is too far forward, it could ride up the “hump” of the stripper clip guide on the bridge. This would only apply to a military 98 pattern rifle. Sometimes the rear portion of the receiver is ground down to remove that feature, and a suitable base is fit. There are also one piece bases that are notched to accommodate the receiver shape. Fitting standard bases can be a bit challenging if you’re working with previously drilled holes.
@@WilliamCChapin Yes both bases are flat and on the same plane just the front base is lower. Non-military model. JG Higgins/Sears mfg. New Weaver bases showed up yesterday so I installed them thinking the previous set were incorrect and same problem. Front base still to low. Frustrating to say the least. Going to pick up a one piece Leupold base and see if that works.
@@ggwoutdoors2a It sounds like you are exploring good options. If that doesn’t pan out, maybe take a look at the actual diameter of the front receiver ring - perhaps it differs from a typical large ring 98 action.
@@WilliamCChapin The set of Warne bases showed up today that are for an FN Mauser receiver and they fit perfect. both bases are on the same plane and equal in height. Finally! Thanks for your input WCC
@@ggwoutdoors2a That’s great news!
Who says files don’t come in handy?! Little bit of anodizing black on it and good for another 60 years!
I put it together bare to see if it shoots. After that, I’ll straighten out the details if it warrants. Thanks for watching Mike!