Recently refinished and tuned up an Olimpia rifle and now that it's shooting nicely, I figured time for a scope. After researching the excellent resources on this forum I decided to try the Leupold 55880 mounts as detailed by members Jodwillow and Muriner. Leupold 57395 (gloss blk) or 57400 (silver) are other colour alternatives.
I drilled and tapped to use larger M5-.80x30 cap screws which tighten down nicely and fit perfectly in the cross grooves on the Beretta. My rifle has the longer scope mount section so two mounts will fit. I did have to grind down the one mount to make sure it didn't foul the bolt.
The scope still hangs out there awkwardly at the back end on the mounts, but so far nice and solid after a couple of hundred rounds. And, you can remove the bolt with the scope in place. Just up, back a bit, and then horizontal to remove.
Thanks for looking,
Mike.
I drilled and tapped to use larger M5-.80x30 cap screws which tighten down nicely and fit perfectly in the cross grooves on the Beretta. My rifle has the longer scope mount section so two mounts will fit. I did have to grind down the one mount to make sure it didn't foul the bolt.
The scope still hangs out there awkwardly at the back end on the mounts, but so far nice and solid after a couple of hundred rounds. And, you can remove the bolt with the scope in place. Just up, back a bit, and then horizontal to remove.
Thanks for looking,
Mike.
