New to the mini

[blacklabel]

HI guys,

i just got my new mini in yesterday and i was wanting to mount a scope on it and it does not in any way have a weaver style mount on the reciever or and hole drilled into the reciever i was just wondering what i need to purchase to be able to mount my new scope.

Thx

[boogeyman]

Welcome to the group ;) Is your Mini a ranch rifle or standard? If it is a ranch you can get a weigland weaver adapter that fits ruger rings and if its a standard there are a couple of side mounts that work :beer:

[blacklabel]

it is just a regular mini can u link me to where i can get a base or something that i can use to mount a scope b/c it is kinda bad when u have a brand new scope and u can't use it

[gundoc]

Welcome to the forum Blacklabel. There are a number of quality mounts you can use for your new scope. The sticky referencing accessories will lead you to them. If you intend to drill for scope mounts I highly suggest Brownells (http://www.brownells.com) for your shopping. You will need a good carbide drill and several taps. There are a few guns I simply will not drill and the Mini sits at the top of the list. The receivers are a very hard alloy and resist accurate drilling very well. If you use a side mount or a sight mount that replaces the rear sight you will be OK. The Ultimak is a quality scout type scope mount if you prefer that. Another good source is Gun Accessories.com (http://www.gunaccessories.com) to find what you want. Good luck!

Doc

[ksregulator]

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product...G7N82SD9RB74CA9 (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept%5Fid=1222&sku=RGR%2D300&imgid=&mscssid=5TB6X3LS1T2R9G1XNG7N82SD9RB74CA9)

[blacklabel]

thx guys lots of help

[blacklabel]

Originally posted by ksregulator@Aug 24 2004, 06:26 AM
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product...G7N82SD9RB74CA9 (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ctd/product.asp?dept%5Fid=1222&sku=RGR%2D300&imgid=&mscssid=5TB6X3LS1T2R9G1XNG7N82SD9RB74CA9)
do u have and pics of how that is mounted.....ok i will post a pic of my problem and i will let u guys tell me what i need to have done to mount my scope..

[cajungeo]

I can't remember which mount it is, but there is one that is very solid. You remove your rear sight, and it mounts in there. Someone that has one can explain better.

BTW I resized your pic as it was huge, and resulted in panning post sideways to read.

[Taquito971]

On the left side of your rifle is a cover plate. When the rifle is disassembled you remove the cover plate and install the mounting bracket. It will work on your rifle.

Brian

[blacklabel]

Originally posted by Taquito971@Aug 25 2004, 05:49 AM
On the left side of your rifle is a cover plate. When the rifle is disassembled you remove the cover plate and install the mounting bracket. It will work on your rifle.

Brian
would that plate that you are refering to is it the bolt lock cover plate? and is there an screw hole or something int here that it mounts to?

[gundoc]

I can't remember which mount it is, but there is one that is very solid. You remove your rear sight, and it mounts in there. Someone that has one can explain better.


That sight mount is from S/K. It is available from Brownells (http://www.brownlls.com) and it is very sturdy. The rear sight is removed and the mount fits between the receiver tabs. It comes with complete instructions and mine has never failed me.

[Taquito971]

Originally posted by blacklabel+Aug 25 2004, 03:35 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blacklabel @ Aug 25 2004, 03:35 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Taquito971@Aug 25 2004, 05:49 AM
On the left side of your rifle is a cover plate. When the rifle is disassembled you remove the cover plate and install the mounting bracket. It will work on your rifle.

Brian
would that plate that you are refering to is it the bolt lock cover plate? and is there an screw hole or something int here that it mounts to? [/b][/quote]
That would be the one. And yes, there is a threaded hole in there that the mount threads in to. Pull the rifle out of your stock and remove the plate. It's pretty easy and nothing is going to fall out. Just open her up and see what I'm talking about. It's really a simple mount.

Brian

[cabdmd]

Check out this link... looks like the one that mounts where the rear sight attaches.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...3697785261&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36258&item=3697785261&rd=1)