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boomer92266

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I have found this deer season that my eyes aren't what they used to be, missed three deer this morning. I have great distance vision but can't see close up. I either have blurry sites and see the deer or wear my reading glasses to see my sites but have blurry deer, it's a no win. I have a model 54 Sears made by Winchester and it takes a side mount. What do I need to get it up and shooting with a scope? I don't know anything about side mounts, all the screws are gone from the gun, so the mounts will need to have them. Thanks for any help.
 

contender

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A good scope can be adjusted for your eyes,, to allow a clear picture. And I always suggest keeping a scope on a lower power. If a distance shot is presented,, you'll usually have more time to adjust the magnification up,, but if a deer is near,, not always an easy thing to change.
I wear progressive bifocals and I don't use my glasses when I'm using my binoculars,, or a scope. Already pre-adjusted.

Get a weaver mount,, and most often,, they do come with screws.
 
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As far as I know, Weaver is the only game in town for a 'side mount' base and rings. Even then, finding the parts may be problematic since that type is nearly obsolete. As Contender noted, new bases should come with screws but use a bit of caution as an older rifle such as this may have non-standard threads.
Begin with either a trip to a reliable gunsmith or at least a thorough internet search. You might find just what you need with a simple search on ebay.
You don't need a high magnification or overly expensive scope for your hunting rifle. I heartily recommend the VORTEX Crossfire line in either 2-7x32 or 3-9x40 for your use. Those are in the $125-150 range, have a lifetime no questions warranty, and are very user friendly.
Since it seems you're not experienced with using a riflescope, it will take some getting used to in order to consistently get a good sight picture through the scope but that's only a matter of practicing mounting the rifle and having your eye aligned with the center of the scope.
Lots of folks on here who can provide support and advice.
 

wwb

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About a lifetime ago, my Dad had a 94 Winchester and as he aged, encountered the same problem. His solution, suggested by a gunsmith friend, was to mount an extended eye relief scope (a 2X Leupold M8 if I recall). It used the rear sight dovetail for one mount, and had the barrel tapped for the front mount.
 
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