Hi all,
Years ago, I traded my at the time “home” a bumper pull camper for a Post-64 “match” Model 70, .308 long action heavy barrel with globe sights.
Shot it maybe 20 times and tossed it into the safe to never see the light again. Until now with a rekindled flame for shooting bolt actions.
Wanting to make a “Vietnam’esq” USMC Carlos rifle with it, now before I get corrected with the Awkshullys, I know its probably the wrong action (iirc he had a pre-64, ‘06) but in lue of buying another rifle, Id rather turn this that I do not use into something more aesthetically pleasing so it actually gets shot again - and actually fixed since it is missing some hardware.
Its drilled and tapped from factory with a plethora of holes ToC down the barrel and reciever, it currently has a 1913 pic on it with no scope when I first was making loads, figuring my big arse is going to have to stretch my neck either way I mount a scope - why not try an Unertl 8x or 12x long scope? It’d fit most my other rifles as most are WWII - Pre GWOT era. I have never used these scope, never seen it in person and never seen them mounted other than on grainy pictures or ones that included toes.
Questions: I am assuming they use mounts like Leupold/Redfield to attach, yes? Or are they more akin to Weaver sections?
Is there any special ways to ensure this very delicate looking scope needs to be mounted/handled when shooting?
Any suggestions to other mounts to fit this type of glass to the Mod 70 that other members have used? Wanting to start with bases and work my way up to the glass - seeing as its about ~500mi away from me and I’m only at my home every 4-6 months Id love to make sure I buy the correct bases/rings etc to just take a day to mount it and do load development.
Thank you,
PT
