mounting scope on 30 40 Krag

B&G Clinger

I have a Krag that has a scope mounted on it. It is a somewhat stange way to mount it in my opinion. The scope sits in the eleven oclock position in relation to the barrel. Is this the only way to mount a scope on a Krag? I would like to move the scope above the barrel, but I dont know if its possible because it appears it would interfere with the spent cartridges as they eject. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated.
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38chevyrodder,

You selected the 'thumbnail' view so I changed it for you so we could see it better.



Best.

Hawk Carse

Probably to clear top ejection.
What make is the mount?
If it is a Williams, I think they still make HCO - High Center Overbore - rings that might let the empties clear.

B&G Clinger

It is in fact a williams. So they make a sepeerate mount? Or something that connects on this exsiting mount?

gsmyth64

I got inspired one day, milled off most of the front sight, drilled and tap, and put on a Weaver base and a red dot scope. It is strong enough though that you could mount a Scout scope.

v35

You'd have to alter the bolt.
A red dot in place of the rear sight might be practical if you want to chop up this rifle.

B&G Clinger

I dont have intentions of radical altering of the gun. It has been sporterized allready because of the drill holes for the existing scope, so I ve been told its monetary value has plummeted.But it is exactly how it came down from my grand dad and so I like it the way it is.Except possibly putting another scope on it.