Lee Loader

Promised a picture of the completed installation and here it is. The hardest part was cutting the relief in the stock. In the end I used a Forstner bit to take out most of the wood and get the correct depth. Still a lot of chisel work as can be seen from the shavings. Figure the centre of the 1-4x20 scope will be about 2.25 inches above centre bore.

That looks nice, but it is high. I guess the height was needed the height so that cartridges could clear the ejection port. Not many slots cut in it either.

Here is the scope mounted (1-4x20 Nikon). Couple of things about mount.

• It was easy to install and line up once the relief in the stock was cut.

• The back of the mount is stiffened using a set screw that contacts the receiver. I think this is a weak point that may need some additional attention.

• The centre of the scope is exactly 2 inches over centre bore which gives a high head hold (Very European). I think I may add a cheek pad.

• The Weaver Quick Detachable rings are a PITA to use as they tighten only on one side which makes leveling the scope difficult as it turns as you tighten. I usually use a scope leveling kit but it wasn't useful and it was all trial and error. I chose the rings as they were the lowest I could find.

• Laser bore sighted and windage only needed a view clicks. Elevation was set at 1.75 inches low at 25 feet. this should give me a good place for sighting in if the weather and "Honey Do List" ever cooperates.

Here is a quick trajectory table for the cast bullet I am using. Of course the proof of all this armchair calculating will be seen at the range.

That looks pretty good

Macd wrote:The Weaver Quick Detachable rings are a PITA to use as they tighten only on one side which makes leveling the scope difficult as it turns as you tighten. I usually use a scope leveling kit but it wasn't useful and it was all trial and error. I chose the rings as they were the lowest I could find.

Yeap, that is about as low as they get and they do rotate the tube as tighten. I've spent a lot of time with them and learned to start with the vertical 1° to 2° counterclockwise. That usually brings them upright. With the Savage 99, I hit the nail on the head the first time.