Browning Safari 30 06 Mounts Rings Opinions

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bn12gg

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So I've recently picked up a nice Browning Safari (1965) in 30 06.
It has its' rear iron sight plus hooded front sight. It is factory drilled
and tapped. This is bolt action not BAR.

I have a Ziess Conquest 3x9 -40 that I intend to transfer from a
Browning ABolt 22 to the new 30 06. The Ziess belongs on a centerfire
rifle rather than doing current duty on a 22lr-- goes without saying.

Question-- Should I go with a single piece mount? I am aware that
Leupold makes one. Are these manufactured by anyone else today?
Two piece Leupold mounts? Possibly just go with standard Weaver
mounts? Thoughts.

Question-- With regard to rings, should I use those with 2 screws top
and bottom, or is a single screw top and bottom ring just fine? What
manufacturer would you use? And, what height? I do not want to remove
the factory iron sights -- or hood. Thoughts.

I appreciate input on what you have done under similar circumstances.

Thanks

David :)
 
The Browning Safari is just a rebranded FN M98 commercial Mauser. I like one piece bases on non-dangerous game rifles. For anything that I might take hunting in a place where I might need a rapid reload, two piece bases get the nod.

To be "historically correct" I would get a Redfield Jr. one piece base with standard rings. However, any one piece base for a commercial M98 action will work with your Browning.

Jimro
 
Jimro-- Thanks for the info on the Redfield Jr one piece base and
standard rings. I will look into this set up-- I've seen it on several
FN Commercial Mausers, Sporterized rifles as well as the Browning
Safari. The "period" set up.

David :)
 
I have a 1965 High-Power with Weaver pivot bases and a Leupold M7 4x scope. You can pivot the scope to use the iron sights.

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It shoots very accurately and returns to zero. One of the 4 shots was after I pivoted it off for a shot with iron sights then back on.

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I just bought mine in December. Can you tell me if your SN is in the L94## range? I'm trying to verify the age of mine.

While they were made by FN they are an improved Mauser design with an extra stabilizing ridge. I have an FN Commercial Mauser from around 51 and it is a little different.
 
DutchTexan-- Thanks for the novel scope mounting information
and picture. My Safari 30 06 is currently being shipped to my FFL.
I will post the serial number once I have it in my hands.

David :)
 
I have Leupold 2 pc mounts on my Safari in .30-06, also with a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40. Fits the rifle well although I may trade the Zeiss off for a gloss scope instead of the matte black.
 
You're welcome. One of the things I like is that my rifles are vintage and period correct. It gives me a little added joy knowing I am shooting a tool in the configuration my grandfather or great uncle could have used.

The Leupold M7 scope and Weaver pivot mount base/rings are period correct for a 1965 rifle. The Weaver pivot bases were supposedly very common at the time because many people had problems with scopes fogging up. From what I can tell the Leupold M7 was produced from 1960-64 and was advertized as a non-fogging scope. The man I bought the rifle from said he liked having the pivot bases because he often used the iron sights when hunting mule deer where it was hard to line up a shot through the trees with a scope. This was how he bought the used rifle in 1970 so they are probably the only base & scope that has ever been on it.

My other vintage rifle is a ~1951 era FN Commercial Mauser and also has period correct scope and bases. Also probably the original base/scope combo on that rifle.

Equip your rifle how it makes you happy, but I agree that you should not remove the iron sights. You should easily find a scope mount that will work with them on.
 
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