Scope Recommendation for Mauser Requested..

[Bobby Ricigliano]

UPDATED See Post #13 below.

Hi all,

I purchased this rifle on a whim because I am a sucker for minty C&R rifles. Since this M48 came with a B-Square scope mount, I would like to add an appropriate scope and rings so this Mauser can stretch its legs a bit.

Trouble is, I don't know anything about this type of mount or forward low mounted "Scout" scopes. Any recommendations based on what you see here would be most welcome.

I will post more pics, but you get the idea. Low mount scope and rings onto this existing B-Square mount. Thanks!

[Bobby Ricigliano]

A couple full length shots. Rifle looks unfired. Should make a fun "scout" rifle.

[Milsurp Collector]

http://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/scout-riflescopes-series

[emcon5]

If you just want to try out the concept without dropping $400 on a higher end Burris, I got one of these for load development back in 2010 and it seems to have held up pretty well.

https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-2-7X32-Pistol-Scope-SPB2732B/dp/B000FH6M00

I wouldn't trust it for hunting, but for going to the range and shooting from a bench, confirming your zero each time it has worked so far.

[Bainter1212]

+1 for the NCstar scope.

My buddy put one on an old MN sporter I gave him. It is cheap but it actually does hold up well and holds zero.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I appreciate the suggestions guys, thanks. I think about i$100-$150 price point would be ok, I should have added that. $400 is much more than the rifle cost. I am less concerned about ithe scope holding up than the mount. It looks rock solid and professionally installed, but I have read negative comments about the B Square mount.

I have had great luck with the fixed retro Weaver scope on my K31. Maybe a fixed older scope with narrower bell is an option.

[bellwilliam]

also get a fixed power scope for you price range. a lot of these so called "scout" scope only works at lowest power setting. can't see a thing at higher power setting.

[major burnout]

I use one of these.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/579206/thompson-center-recoil-proof-pistol-scope-25-7x-28mm-centerplex-reticle-gloss

Looks like they are sold out but you might be able to find one.

[shooter1975]

I say take the B-Square mount off, put the original rear sight on and get a set of these rings and mounts. Id be willing to sell the rings and mounts if your interested. They are 1".

[TRAP55]

also get a fixed power scope for you price range. a lot of these so called "scout" scope only works at lowest power setting. can't see a thing at higher power setting.

This^^^, and check Ebay for an older Weaver or Redfield 1" pistol scope with a post and crosshair reticle. I've scored a couple for under $100. http://ironsightinc.com can change reticles too.
The scopes are a straight tube with an ocular bell, use "LOW", maybe "MEDIUM" weaver rings, depending on the scope bell, and you shouldn't need a cheek piece. Loc-tite the screws on the B-Square and you shouldn't have a problem with it.

[GunKraut]

... I have read negative comments about the B Square mount.

Whoever made negative comments about the B-Square mount.......should be praised for telling the truth.

It's a poor realization of an otherwise good idea. First, you need to understand how this mount works ....ahem, is supposed to work:
The mount is held in place by two tiny short bolts, using the holes in the rear sight ears. These tiny bolts screw into the Picatinney rail which is made from black anodized soft aluminum. Even with the bolts tightened, the rail will still sea saw.
Introducing two set screws: One screw in front and one in the back of the rail. Not only used for leveling the mount parallel to the barrel but also used to tighten the mount against the original rear sight assembly. These screws are much beefier than the tiny mounting bolts. Note the front set screw, it presses down on the rear sight's front screw. That is, if you have a Czech or Yugo Mauser. If you have a K98, the screw will bend down and deform the lip holding the upper hand guard. Well thought out engineering.

The next thing you will notice it that the mount's tail end will wiggle left and right before the set screws are tightened. No biggie, just tighten a little more. Only a few rounds after sighting the rifle in, windage seems to change. Quick check, the set screws are bit loose. Re-tighten, correct windage, this time it takes much longer to lose zero but it does happen. Re-tighten, re-zero, WAIT!!! what happened to the tiny bolts connecting the mount to the rear sight ears???? Why are they bent down??? Because the set screws are pushing the mount up, dummy. Carefully loosen the set screws, then remove the mounting bolts. Look at all the aluminum chips sticking to the bolts, look at the buggered threaded holes in the mount! Well thought out engineering.

Well, this all happened to me. I drilled out the damaged threads for the mounting bolts, actually drilled all way through. Then I replaced the two tiny bolts with one large threaded rod with a nut on each side. I machined a U-shaped steel insert that firmly fits between the rear sight cams and around the ridge at the bottom of the mount. No more wiggling, no more need for over tightening the set screws. Fired a couple hundred rounds, holds zero like a charm. Never understood why a company like B-Square would sell such half baked piece of junk.

See, now you've read another negative comment. Not that B-Square would care or even be in a hurry to improve their products...

[Crunch130]

S&K Mauser scout mount is way better.



Crunch

[Bobby Ricigliano]

This is what I came up with, and it probably isn't going to work. I moved the scope back as far as possible and it still requires more eye relief to get a good sight picture. I can certainly find some other use for the cool vintage Weaver scope, but as posted above, a handgun scope or actual scout scope will probably be needed. The mount and rings (I know, B-Square sucks) seem rock solid and cannot be moved with physical force (recoil may be different...)

Surprisingly, the scope in the pictured position does not interfer with bolt movement, loading, or ejecting whatsoever.

Tar and feather me away, as I admit to being a novice with scoping rifles.

[emcon5]

Those old Weavers are great. Could you put both scope rings in front of the adjustment towers, and move the whole thing farther back? It would be cantilevered back pretty ridiculously, but may work for just shooting at the range.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I will try that, have nothing to lose. Thanks.