Aluminum Casting Diy Scope mount

EastBound&Down · May 25, 2018

I have an enfield 4(T), but the original scope mount for it is long gone and a original would cost more than I spent on the rifle. The mount I got it with does not sit level due to the indentation made for the original mount. Using a washer, I got it kind of level.
I have a small diy foundry and was wondering if a foam scope mount model cast in aluminum has ever been attempted or if it is even safe.

JeffG · May 25, 2018

Watching this one....

RPZ · May 25, 2018

There is a No.4 Mk1 T mount on eBay right now for $159. That too much?

I think cast aluminum rings would be like pot metal and not last very long.

EastBound&Down · May 25, 2018

Lol, the rifle cost 200$ bucks (barrel was cut, rear sights cut, sporter stock), so not very deserving of an original scope.

RPZ · May 25, 2018

Well, Why not have a gunsmith shim it properly to make the mount level. Otherwise I'd forget about scoping it.

EastBound&Down · May 25, 2018

What about using a piece of angle iron on the front three screws ?

JeffG · May 25, 2018

I'm not up on SMLE types...is this a possibility?

https://shop.opticsplanet.com/sun-o...MIxYuLhrKi2wIVy7bACh3LBAMEEAQYAiABEgJS6vD_BwE

https://www.brownells.com/optics-mo...s/rifle-bases/enfield-no-4-no-5-prod1502.aspx

https://www.combathunting.com/ENFIELD_RIFLE-Enfield_Rifle_Scope_Mount_Fits_303_No4_Mk1_2_5.html

EastBound&Down · May 28, 2018

No, those are for normal No4s, mine is more comparable to a L42 scope mount

WestKentucky · May 28, 2018

Can you accurately measure thickness to get a proper shim? Or intentionally go a few thousandths too tall and work it down with a file?

EastBound&Down · May 28, 2018

WestKentucky said:
Can you accurately measure thickness to get a proper shim? Or intentionally go a few thousandths too tall and work it down with a file?

Sounds like a good idea

entropy · May 28, 2018

Well, if it's already been sporterized, the answer is obvious: JB Weld!

boom boom · May 31, 2018

One possibility is to restore the rifle but that might cost some bucks. Criterion for example is making new No. 4 barrels (http://criterionbarrels.com/lee-enfield-no4) and sight mount and pad replicas for the original scope are around. At a minimum, talking about hundreds of dollars here.

Another is to sell it to someone who wants to restore it. Some folks use these rifles in military shooting competitions and don't want to use their original pristine No. 4 T in order to preserve their value. Some of those folks hang around Gunboards or Milsurps.com

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