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Scoping a Ruger Hawkeye

deputydondeputydon Member Posts: 706 ✭✭✭✭
edited April 2004 in Ask the Experts
I have a Hawkeye and different bases for it. One base is a Tasco and the other is of unknown mfg. Problem is std 3/8 dovetail rings won't fit because they won't get tight in the dovetail on the base. I've been told that these are probably 11mm dovetail bases. Any help would be appreciated. I have a 1 1/2X Redfield for this project and am anxious to try it out.

Thanks,
Don[:p]

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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm not sure I understand your question here.

    Are you saying that your rings made for a 3/8 inch base (.375 inches) will not tighten up on the bases you have for the Hawkeye or that the existing Hawkeye bases are too large and you can't get the rings on?

    Reason I'm a little perplexed is that 11 mm is .433 inches, or course I have days when I'm "thicker than a brick" and this could be one of them[:D]


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  • deputydondeputydon Member Posts: 706 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    CM - The rings are 3/8" and for 3/8" dovetail. The bases have a dovetail that is narrower and the rings won't get tight. Someone told me the bases I have are 11mm - all I know is they are narrower than 3/8". Re-read my post and its me that is brick like[:D]

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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Deputydon,

    I'll poke around in the shop and see what I come up with.

    CM

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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    deputydon,

    The Hawkeye is long discontinued, but it is possible that it was mfg. with propritiary bases as are current model Rugers for which adaptors are available.

    I think the quickest way to get to the bottom of this is to contact Ruger. Since it is an out of production gun the number I'm going to give you is their corporate HQ. Call it, tell them what you have and don't be suprised if you get transferred or given numbers for other offices.

    The folks I've talked w/ at Ruger have always been very helpful.

    Corporate HQ 203-259-7843

    Let me know how it play out.

    CM

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  • TaiChiTaiChi Member Posts: 179 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Deputydon,

    Contenderman is correct in that the Ruger Hawkeye scope base was designed specifically for the Busnell Phantom style of scopes (propritiary). Originally the quick fix was having a gunsmith drill and tap the top strap for a standard base. This made for a sturdier base but ruined the collectability of the Hawkeye. If you know a machinest have him adapt a standard Weaver base to fit the Hawkeye base. If you do not want to go to the trouble I have a Hawkeye that has been drilled and would be willing to trade.

    Steve
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  • deputydondeputydon Member Posts: 706 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys. I like the suggestion of adapting a mount to fit the factory holes. I will contact Ruger 1st, but if no luck I have a good friend that is a machinist. Maybe he can modifiy one of the bases I already have to 3/8" dovetail.

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  • Contender ManContender Man Member Posts: 2,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The following is contact info. for Ruger Service dept. which may be a better place to start than the HQ.

    Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
    Attn: Service Department
    411 Sunapee Street
    Newport NH 03773
    Telephone: 603-865-2442

    ***** If the pistol does not have any extra holes drilled in it don't have it drilled ... these pistols in original condition are worth a lot of money!


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