[JeepsAndGuns]

I would do it as I wouldn't consider an M12 a collectible down the road.
I can usually find several for sale at the show so not rare. Great rifles, just heavy as heck.
More of a tool to be used for it's purpose.
Drill away.

Being somewhat new to owning one of these, I was not sure how these are viewed. I know they are very close to the same basic idea as a win 52D, and I know those seem to bring good money. But was not sure about the M12's.
This one was the only one I have ever seen locally, I got it at a gun show. It was the first one I have ever seen at one.
Anything 22 and heavy barrel always makes me stop and look.

You might become happy with a set of offset mounts to move the scope back further.

I thought about one of those cantilever scope mounts, but it would just add too much height.

Just a thought....are you sure that is the right EGW rail for that rifle?

It is the only style that EGW makes. It fits the win 52 and a couple others. It goes where the rear scope block would be.
The only differences in them are the 0 or 20 moa versions.

 

[JeepsAndGuns]

The Viani mount is being made by S&K scope mounts. I received this message from them with a pic of the mount and it looks very nice.

Tony
<[email protected]> wrote

Good Morning,

I was just reaching out to let you know that we have the H&R M12 mounts done and ready to go! That was a great project! We may start making the Winchester 52 mount next as the H&R does not fit the 52! Ken Vanini has been great to us and we would love to keep his mounts going. As of now just the H&R is done. the price is $210.00 I attached a picture so you could take a look at it!


Thank you!
Nicole
S&K

Oh wow really??
That is great news! How long ago was this email sent to you?
I have heard of S&K in the past but never bought anything from them. This may change soon!
I looked on their website but did not see it anywhere.
I will send them a email.

 

[JeepsAndGuns]

I did not order the S&K mount.
After inspecting the pictures they sent me, it will not move the scope back any further than my current EGW mount. It pretty much puts the rear most slot you could put a scope ring, at the same spot.
I asked if they had plans to, or would add slots all the way to the rear and they said the design would not allow it.

So for now I am just dealing with what I have while I contemplate other options including making my own mount.

 

[JeepsAndGuns]

Yea my rear scope ring is in the last slot, and the center part of the scope that has the turrets is about 1/8 in away from that rear scope ring. So I have it back as far as it can go.
It is ok on low power, but when I zoom in, you naturally have to move a little closer to the scope for a proper picture, and that is where I have the problem.

 

[JeepsAndGuns]

I did it and never looked back. Two piece steel picatinny bases. Be sure to specify picatinny bases as Weaver rings will fit pic, pic will not fit Weaver. Burris XTR Signature rings will give you the option of +/- 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or 40 MOA. I used +30 to get standard velocity 22LR out to 300 yards. This way I can dial elevation from 25 to 300+ yards well within the adjustment range of my scope. I couldn't be happier with the set-up.

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Glad to see someone has done it.
I have not decided for 100% if I am going to drill/tap it yet or try and make my own mount.