Hawkeye scope mount

Capn27

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Well, I tried this question over in "Collecting". Got 53 views but no replies. Will anyone help me out here?

"What scope mount will fit an original Hawkeye pistol - especially without scratching it?"

Thanks,
 
Look here.
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=139314&sid=52f8b20f5b8a23cde540fc44a4468bbf

or here.
http://www.cowanauctions.com/auctions/item.aspx?ItemId=99512

Most I have seen had the Bushnell Phantom scope and mount.
 
I used a Leupold base and had my local machine shop to longate one of the holes to match the factory holes. I then lined the bottom side of my base with tape so it wouldn't scar the bluing. I had to use a high set of rings to get my Burris 7X scope above the rear sight. It looks like it was made for it and works like it too. I already had the base and the machine shop charged me $10. I can send pics if it would help you. Thanks
Tim
 
Bushnell made a "post mount" system that used the factory holes. Two tapered posts screwed into the holes and the rings went down over the post with a set screw on each side. I have the same system on mine with a vintage 2x bushnell phantom scope.Coogs.
 
Guys .........

Thanks for the links and info.

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I need to figure out what type of ring(s?) this mount needs. Tasco doesn't make them any more and I can't even find old listings. I have a query into Numrich Arms, where I got the base, to see if they can help.

Some double-back masking or carpet tape might work to prevent scratches and would also keep the base from shifting on the gun.

Sorry it took me so long to get back to this thread. I kind of forgot where I had posted it and don't usually haunt the Ruger-smithing section of RF.
 
yes, you would have to try and find the tasco rings that went with that mount, (good luck!!) OR as many 'smiths do, modify the base, to the hole pattern that is on the barrel, ( two holes) and use whatever round bottom (curved) plate to "match" these holes and the plate can be longer, to allow the use of any weaver style rings...using an "off set" base, you can extend the base rearward, back over the top strap,,,no need to drill & tap another hole in the top strap and run the value of the gun, long enough and you can extent it rearward ,back to the existing hole ( elevation) for the rear sight,,,,,,,,left ONLY to ones talent, and imagination........I have not measured the diameter of the barrel of the Hawkeye,but maybe one can even use a no drill and tap clamp on, the barrel, screw into the rear sight hole, like the normal Blackhawk mounts??? put a piece of electricians tape on the barrel, under the clamp to avoid scratching (marring) the barrel with the clamping portion of the base(mount)....................

heres' one we found in our "stuff" not sure if they are even in business any longer, it is a clamp on version, uses the rear sight hole like many of them do

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Progressive Sporting Goods Inc
po box 366, Middletown,Ohio 44442


another one of so many mounts and bases that have been out there over the years, some make it some don't, I know I would NEVER "invest" in ANY company that was going to make ANY parts/assessories for ANY gun that is no longer made..............thats where the custom gunsmithing comes in :wink:
 
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You can bet the farm I am not going to drill the frame. I'd drill a hole in my head before doing that! I am even re-thinking mounting any sort of scope on it. I don't mind carefully shooting it a few times, but I think I have another long-range pistol project that may prove to be equally interesting.

I made a post in the reloading section about "Pumping up the .30 Carbine"
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=152536
Loading .223 bullets with sabots into the .30 carbine case. It won't quite have the power of the .256 Win Mag, but should be just as flat-shooting.

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Here's the "platform" for that . . .

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I picked up a Vortex 2X EER scope with a 1" tube. The red dot on this gun is has a 30 mm tube, so the existing rings won't work with the scope. First I'll try the sabot loads and if they are as accurate as the .30 carbine load, then I'll work on mounting the scope in place of the red dot. The red dot is great for close range and fast target acquisition, but with my eyes won't be good for 100+ yard accuracy.
 

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