What should it cost for drill/tap for scope base?

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RedBowTies88

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So, I'm sending in my marlin for repairs so that means that for the next 6-8 weeks ill be using my H.C. Higgins single shot .22

This thing really is a cool little gun and i dont mind using it despite the single shot action. However, i do mind the factory sights being noticeably crooked. (what do you want for 50 year old sears $39.99 special? right?) Anyway i would like to have a gunsmith either A: correct the factory iron sights, or B: drill and tap the reciever for a scope base.


any idea on what one could expect to pay for such a service? Thanks.
 
All depends on where you live, how good the smith is and how much competition he has in his area, coupled with the action he has to drill and tap - in short..............it depends........;)

A round-top action takes more skill than a flat top one, etc., etc.
 
It is round top if im remembering correctly.

Can you maybe ballpark me? $50? $100? more?

its probably not even worth it for a $50 rifle. but it is a cool little guy and i do like it. Would be nice to be able to consistently hit something without seat of the pants compensating to the right...

Thanks
 
If its 50 yrs, shouldn't it have...

the 3/8 grooved top? Simple use Weaver 1" 3/8 groove top-mount rings?

Might have to find and old Weaver "N" side mount and do that.

This is wrong time of year to have a smith doing work, due to others screaming for theirs to be done before deer season. Best delay till after the first of year.
 
This is wrong time of year to have a smith doing work, due to others screaming for theirs to be done before deer season. Best delay till after the first of year.
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Generally $10-20$ a hole depending on where/who you go to.
 
Round top shouldn't be any more difficult then a flat top for a skilled gunsmith. He just clamps it in a vise and centers the drill (to his punch marks) and carefully starts the drill. I've drilled and tapped many holes myself in my machinist days and it's no big deal.
 
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