K-31 Scope Options

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I currently have two K-31 carbines. One has a walnut stock and the other has a beech stock. I would like to outfit one of them with a scope for deer hunting. What are my options considering the below preferences?

-No permanent modification of K-31 (drilling/tapping, etc)
-No interference with ejection of spent casings
-No loss of zero due to recoil causing the mount to loosen

I am not sure if such a scope mounting option exists. There appear to possibly be some scout scope mounting options wherein the mount attached to the rear sight. If that is a viable option, does anyone have a good scout scope recommendation? Thanks.
 
I'm not sure if that is the one I've seen, but I've seen mounts on the rifle that look like that one and by all reports, they are excellent. No modifications to the rifle, etc.
 
I believe they are the only game for clamp on. Available in both steel and aluminum. And yes, all Swiss Products are excellent.
 
I've had one of those on a K31 for years. It's a good product and lets you see the potential of these wonderful rifles without making permanent mods.

The scope mounts a little offset, so I setup mine with the scope slightly canted. That way I can roll the rifle a little and use the scope, or hold it normally and use the iron sights.
 
giggitygiggity said:
-No permanent modification of K-31 (drilling/tapping, etc)
-No interference with ejection of spent casings
-No loss of zero due to recoil causing the mount to loosen

I am not sure if such a scope mounting option exists. There appear to possibly be some scout scope mounting options wherein the mount attached to the rear sight. If that is a viable option, does anyone have a good scout scope recommendation? Thanks.
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I have a S&K scope mount that replaces the rear sight. The type I have came with rings that mount in one position, it is not the weaver rail type mount.

Installation isn't difficult and it withstands recoil easily with all the screws loctited for security.

The S&K mount does work well with a true scout scope with an eye relief of about 9". However, you're going need a heck of a cheek riser. Something that adds about 3/4" or so to the comb of the stock.

Currently, I have taken my S&K mount off and reinstalled the rear sight. If I had to do it all over again, I'd get the receiver mounted clamp-on mount that the others in this thread mention.

Why? I could leave the rear sight in place and I'd be able to use traditional scopes with higher power that would be more suited to the accuracy potential of the K31. The scope I had used was a fixed 4x, and while adequate, the K31 deserves better IMO.
 
Does the receiver-mounted clamp on mount by Swiss Products interfere with the ejection of spent casings? Photos make it look like once a scope is on, it might get in the way. When I'm hunting, I don't want to send a round down range and have a hang up before a follow-on shot because the spent casing didn't eject or fell back into the path of the bolt.
 
I used one of the side clamp on Swiss products mounts for years, it does not interfere with ejection or anything else on the rifle. The mount is very well made and stable. My mount came with scope rings and I used that combo for years with a leupold 3x9. Very accurate, and works great for deer hunting.

That rifle scope combo can be somewhat heavy by modern standards, if you still hunt or are in the mountains. The heavy rifle does allow for quick follow up shots with a smooth action and mellow recoil. I never found the scope mount to be a hinderance, but never needed a second shot on a deer either. Scoping a K31 really allows you to reach the full accuracy potential of those rifles instead of the v notch.
 
It looks like the steel clamp-on mounts are no longer being made. Those of y'all that have the clamp on type, which do you have? Steel or aluminum?

I'm thinking of plunking down the cash for a clamp-on type for my K31. I already have suitable rings and a scope on hand.
 
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How do the rings stand up to recoil? I know very little about rimfire/air gun rings.
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That's a good question. I haven't had any problems with mine holding zero, but my surplus rifles lead a spoiled life of careful use. I'd try to find rings that had the most surface area on the scope and rail. (in other words thicker in depth fore and aft)

I would guess that the clamp-on mount itself and the narrower rail would be less robust than a traditional sporting rifle if the K31 was to take a tumble in the field.
 
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