Scoping a M48

Zeek · 04-29-2006, 10:50 PM

I was recently thinking of scoping my M48, and was taking in all the options; I quickly eliminated altering the rifle with tapping and drilling. So I’ve narrowed my search down to two Mounts either the B-Square http://secure.armorholdings.com/b-square/mauser.html which seems to be nice and easy with a quick rear sight removal. Or a Iron Elite Scope mount http://www.iron-elite.com/ This seems really great and from what I hear, they are reliable mounts and the elevation screw wont scratch your rifle. So I would like to hear what you guys think, Im also looking for a good reliable scope but that is affordable. Thanks ~ Zeek

Big Dog · 04-30-2006, 06:37 PM

The Iron Elite mount is interesting. A couple of observations though:
1) The scope will sit rather high, so you'll need a strap-on cheekpad for a proper cheek weld.
2) The scope can't have too large an eye piece. For instance, the Bushnells being sold now may interfere with the bolt handle.

Still, this could be a good way to extend the old Mauser's capability.

Just avoid the ATI "No Gunsmithing" Scope Mount, that FAC used to sell. That was a true POS. Don't ask how I know . . .

Zeek · 04-30-2006, 09:09 PM

Yeah, Im trying to find a good scope for like 150-190, wow that scope does sit rather high, I just think the other mount looks kind of cheesy. And I'm new scopes. Any recomendations??? it would help alot.

jellydonut · 05-04-2006, 01:30 PM

Superglue and rubber bands!

Zeek · 05-08-2006, 03:03 PM

Um...that was uncalled for...

FutureMarine · 05-09-2006, 12:38 AM

I think he was kidding and saying it in a humerous way that GOOD scopes would cost a little more.

mm_christ · 05-18-2006, 09:08 PM

he's right. most scopes now can cost alot more $190, and that price can go even higher if you want a luepold. those are PRICY!

jamesfaync · 05-19-2006, 02:41 PM

what about the bushell simmons series they seem to be pretty good by the reveiws?

PosterboyUSMC · 05-19-2006, 06:39 PM

I don't know much about Mike48s but I will tell you this. I think that you could find a good scope for that price. I'm a very confident shooter up to 550yds with irons and if you really want to shoot further, get a resonable scope and just spend some time with it. You'll get it down. No one else may be able to shoot it but hey, eF um. Excuse my language.

Zeek · 05-27-2006, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the input guys, I think im going to shop around

04-29-2006, 10:50 PM	#1
Zeek Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Scoping a M48 I was recently thinking of scoping my M48, and was taking in all the options; I quickly eliminated altering the rifle with tapping and drilling. So I’ve narrowed my search down to two Mounts either the B-Square http://secure.armorholdings.com/b-square/mauser.html which seems to be nice and easy with a quick rear sight removal. Or a Iron Elite Scope mount http://www.iron-elite.com/ This seems really great and from what I hear, they are reliable mounts and the elevation screw wont scratch your rifle. So I would like to hear what you guys think, Im also looking for a good reliable scope but that is affordable. Thanks ~ Zeek Last edited by Zeek; 04-29-2006 at 11:17 PM.

04-30-2006, 06:37 PM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,219	The Iron Elite mount is interesting. A couple of observations though: 1) The scope will sit rather high, so you'll need a strap-on cheekpad for a proper cheek weld. 2) The scope can't have too large an eye piece. For instance, the Bushnells being sold now may interfere with the bolt handle. Still, this could be a good way to extend the old Mauser's capability. Just avoid the ATI "No Gunsmithing" Scope Mount, that FAC used to sell. That was a true POS. Don't ask how I know . . . __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

04-30-2006, 09:09 PM	#3
Zeek Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Yeah, Im trying to find a good scope for like 150-190, wow that scope does sit rather high, I just think the other mount looks kind of cheesy. And I'm new scopes. Any recomendations??? it would help alot.

05-04-2006, 01:30 PM	#4
jellydonut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 234	Superglue and rubber bands!

05-08-2006, 03:03 PM	#5
Zeek Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Um...that was uncalled for...

05-09-2006, 12:38 AM	#6
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	I think he was kidding and saying it in a humerous way that GOOD scopes would cost a little more.

05-18-2006, 09:08 PM	#7
mm_christ Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: RAF Mildenhall 100 ARW Posts: 235	he's right. most scopes now can cost alot more $190, and that price can go even higher if you want a luepold. those are PRICY!

05-19-2006, 02:41 PM	#8
jamesfaync Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 167	what about the bushell simmons series they seem to be pretty good by the reveiws?

05-19-2006, 06:39 PM	#9
PosterboyUSMC Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina Posts: 59 Images: 4	I don't know much about Mike48s but I will tell you this. I think that you could find a good scope for that price. I'm a very confident shooter up to 550yds with irons and if you really want to shoot further, get a resonable scope and just spend some time with it. You'll get it down. No one else may be able to shoot it but hey, eF um. Excuse my language.

05-27-2006, 07:25 PM	#10
Zeek Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 15	Thanks for the input guys, I think im going to shop around