Thread: BSA centrefire variants

Here is what I use in BSA's today.
1&2 243 Majestic, well worn, my everyday rifle.
3&4 223 Hunter, MAB 1-10 stainless barrel all cerecoated.
5&6 222 Hunter medium weight barrel, has no bolt so shares with .223. Was rebarreled in England before purchased so know little about it.

Excellent, reliable Shooters tetawa - the 223 Hunter is particularly interesting, and nice.

Originally Posted by tetawa

Here is what I use in BSA's today.
1&2 243 Majestic, well worn, my everyday rifle.
3&4 223 Hunter, MAB 1-10 stainless barrel all cerecoated.
5&6 222 Hunter medium weight barrel, has no bolt so shares with .223. Was rebarreled in England before purchased so know little about it.

What make are the mounts on the bottom photo ? We bit high but look to fit the dovetails

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

What make are the mounts on the bottom photo ? We bit high but look to fit the dovetails

They are Sportmatch from Gunworks, like Parker Hale only come in 2 heights so anything scope wise over 40mm objective forces you into the highs.

Originally Posted by tetawa

They are Sportmatch from Gunworks, like Parker Hale only come in 2 heights so anything scope wise over 40mm objective forces you into the highs.

Cheers tetawa, I went to Gunworks and asked about the Sportmatch as I have a set on a 22. They told me that Sportmatch only come in 15mm.
I thought that I could machine a slice off some standard dovetails and screw + loctite those onto the BSA dovetails to bring them up to a standard height and thickness then use the leupold PRW rings.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Cheers tetawa, I went to Gunworks and asked about the Sportmatch as I have a set on a 22. They told me that Sportmatch only come in 15mm.
I thought that I could machine a slice off some standard dovetails and screw + loctite those onto the BSA dovetails to bring them up to a standard height and thickness then use the leupold PRW rings.

Was thinking of machining down an old set of PH rings ( bottom half) then fitting a picatinny rail to them, easier to fit a night vision to the rail.

Originally Posted by Moa Hunter

Cheers tetawa, I went to Gunworks and asked about the Sportmatch as I have a set on a 22. They told me that Sportmatch only come in 15mm.
I thought that I could machine a slice off some standard dovetails and screw + loctite those onto the BSA dovetails to bring them up to a standard height and thickness then use the leupold PRW rings.

For reference, BRNO 600 & 601 rings fit the BSA dovetails once you machine off the recoil lug on the rear ring set. I have a set of Aussie Hilver rings that I did that to for my 222 Hunter. Another option to consider.