Scope Bases for M17 Eddystone

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gunney

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Hi Guys, Down Under is a bit short on info for scope bases for the Eddystone
just like it is on most other info for them. What I would like to know is which bases should I purchase and can I get them over the net and sent to Australia.

Many Thanks in advance

Gunney
 
I've used Weaver bases on my '06 rifles, since 1950. They work as well as any others, IMO. The main thing is finding a set which is appropriate for the curvature of the top of the receiver and for proper height for the axis of the scope to be parallel to the centerline of the barrel.

Check with your local gunsmith and/or the Weaver website.
 
I was always under the impression that a 1917 couldn't be scoped unless you milled off those "rabbit ears". Then, it was pretty much whatever base you wanted to use as a template for drilling holes.
 
doyle is correct I believe. to scope a 1917 you have to completely grind off the rear sight ears and then select whatever base you want and grind the receiver til it fits.
 
And now you know why the Good Lord invented the milling machine. :D

My first-ever sporter was a DCM 1917 Enfield. Star-gauge barrel. Wish I still had it.
 
Check for mounts for a Rem Model 30.
In clarification: many sporterized Enfields had their rear sight ears ground off and the area re-contoured similar to the Remington Model 30(basically a commercialized Enfield) for which there are scope bases.
 
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The problem with scoping the 1917 is that each job of cutting off the "ears" was different. Gunsmiths just were not consistent when they hacksawed off those ears, filled the hole, and filed down the receiver (milling machine, what milling machine?). Using bases for the Model 30 Remington should be OK but be prepared to use a shim if needed. (The Model 30, 30S and 720 all used leftover Remington M1917 receivers and most other parts except stocks and non-.30 barrels.)

Jim
 
Jim is absolutely correct. I had to shim the rear mount base to get proper alignment. It also took a while to correctly radius the rear of the receiver to match the front of the receiver. It was worth the effort though.
 
Plenty of info

My M17 has had the rear milled flat and has been drilled and tapped. I suppose I will have to measure the distance between the holes to see what bases I will need. Many thanks to all of your replies, you guys are a wonderful bunch
.Gunney
 
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