Anybody used the rear sight scope mount with a LER scope? If so, how'd it work out? Where did you get the parts?

Ive messed with a couple of these M44s and I prefer that rear sight mount. It's not the prettiest, but it works well. If you use the more standard over the bolt mount, I wold have your bolt handle bent or welded rather than try to tap it and crew the handle on.

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Anybody used the rear sight scope mount with a LER scope? If so, how'd it work out? Where did you get the parts?

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I did a scout mount on my M-44 and it worked very well, but took it off. I've been carring the rifle on my 4wheeler alot lately, I didnt think that scope setup could handle the jarring from the handle bar gun rack.

Years ago, I took a Swedish Mauser to the gunsmith at Ewell Cross (now Elk Castle) in Fort Worth. He removed the rear sight, drilled barrel for base, and modified bottom contour of a one piece Contender base. I put a Leupold scout scope on it and it still shoots great. Very durable set-up. I have since read that you should never drill the barrel for scope mounting, but mine works great. Don't know why this wouldn't work on your rifle.