Mounting a rail

USMC · 05-12-2006, 11:07 PM

Anyone ever attach a rail so they could mount an optic? I had a claw mount but it moved after only 1 or 2 mags. This has worked for over 2k rounds!

FutureMarine · 05-13-2006, 01:04 PM

Nice rifle dude! How much did it set you back

USMC · 05-14-2006, 11:00 AM

I've had if for awhile and can't remember. Somewhere around $350.

FutureMarine · 05-14-2006, 12:01 PM

is that the more current stock it has on it? i love it!

USMC · 05-14-2006, 12:23 PM

I've got a black plastic stock there right now. I'll take some pics when I get a chance.

FutureMarine · 05-14-2006, 12:34 PM

ill hold my breath!

USMC · 05-14-2006, 01:26 PM

FutureMarine · 05-14-2006, 02:05 PM

is that stock set made by HK, because it didnt look like the CETME stock set

USMC · 05-14-2006, 05:23 PM

I don't know! I think it is a stock set from century arms?

FutureMarine · 05-14-2006, 06:32 PM

probably made by cetme im not sure

wolverine · 06-10-2006, 12:39 PM

Have you tried the aluminum G3 mags? They would look trick with that stock.

Uncle Red · 07-27-2006, 12:37 AM

I found this post on CETMERifles.com and saved it for my own use. Thought it might be helpful here.

-UR

The Ultimate Stamped CETME scope mount solution --seriously

This project starts with the leapers low profile mount. The locking blocks are steel, and the mount itself is hardened T6 aluminum.
You can get if from Cheaper than Dirt for $30 or from Airsplat for $15. Same mount, but some folks just won't buy from an airsoft dealer. The reason I went with this mount is that like the high-dollar B&T mount, the solid sides of the base only permit the locking pieces to be drawn UP to lock them into place. There is no possibility of them splaying outwards and thus loosening as WILL happen with other mounts.

Mine feels perfectly stable, but I decided to drill and tap it for a set screw just to be sure. To give credit where credit is due, this was inspired by Str8shuter's modification. However, as I was preparing to drill the mount, I noticed that the underside has several 3/16 inch slots to engage the HK scope stops. I also know that the hole in the Cetme Receiver is 3/16 of an inch as well. Then it occurred to me, "why not tap the hole, and thread in a set screw from below to engage the slot in the mount?" So I did.

The proper tap for the pre-existing hole is 12-24. You will also need a T-handle as pictured to reach the hole from below. The tap was $2, and the Handle was $5. After striping the weapon, simply start the tap into the hole from below, turn, and it is threaded in about 5 seconds, It's that easy. You then need to set and tighten the mount, with the slot over the threaded hole, and insert a 1/4 inch 12-24 set screw from inside the receiver, and tighten. This length set screw will mount perfectly flush yet allow sufficient torque to put additional pressure on the lower side of the mount, and hold the screw very tight. I could not find an allen-headed screw, so I am using a slotted one, but will change when I locate a stronger allen head. I will then apply locktight as well.

05-12-2006, 11:07 PM	#1
USMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0)	Mounting a rail Anyone ever attach a rail so they could mount an optic? I had a claw mount but it moved after only 1 or 2 mags. This has worked for over 2k rounds!

05-14-2006, 12:01 PM	#4
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	is that the more current stock it has on it? i love it! __________________ Semper Fi

05-14-2006, 12:34 PM	#6
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	ill hold my breath! __________________ Semper Fi

05-14-2006, 02:05 PM	#8
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	is that stock set made by HK, because it didnt look like the CETME stock set __________________ Semper Fi

05-14-2006, 06:32 PM	#10
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	probably made by cetme im not sure __________________ Semper Fi

05-13-2006, 01:04 PM	#2
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946 Trader Rating: (0)	Nice rifle dude! How much did it set you back

05-14-2006, 11:00 AM	#3
USMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0)	I've had if for awhile and can't remember. Somewhere around $350.

05-14-2006, 12:23 PM	#5
USMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0)	I've got a black plastic stock there right now. I'll take some pics when I get a chance.

05-14-2006, 01:26 PM	#7
USMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0)

05-14-2006, 05:23 PM	#9
USMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't know! I think it is a stock set from century arms?

06-10-2006, 12:39 PM	#11
wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0)	Have you tried the aluminum G3 mags? They would look trick with that stock.

07-27-2006, 12:37 AM	#12
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 547 Trader Rating: (0)	I found this post on CETMERifles.com and saved it for my own use. Thought it might be helpful here. -UR The Ultimate Stamped CETME scope mount solution --seriously This project starts with the leapers low profile mount. The locking blocks are steel, and the mount itself is hardened T6 aluminum. You can get if from Cheaper than Dirt for $30 or from Airsplat for $15. Same mount, but some folks just won't buy from an airsoft dealer. The reason I went with this mount is that like the high-dollar B&T mount, the solid sides of the base only permit the locking pieces to be drawn UP to lock them into place. There is no possibility of them splaying outwards and thus loosening as WILL happen with other mounts. Mine feels perfectly stable, but I decided to drill and tap it for a set screw just to be sure. To give credit where credit is due, this was inspired by Str8shuter's modification. However, as I was preparing to drill the mount, I noticed that the underside has several 3/16 inch slots to engage the HK scope stops. I also know that the hole in the Cetme Receiver is 3/16 of an inch as well. Then it occurred to me, "why not tap the hole, and thread in a set screw from below to engage the slot in the mount?" So I did. The proper tap for the pre-existing hole is 12-24. You will also need a T-handle as pictured to reach the hole from below. The tap was $2, and the Handle was $5. After striping the weapon, simply start the tap into the hole from below, turn, and it is threaded in about 5 seconds, It's that easy. You then need to set and tighten the mount, with the slot over the threaded hole, and insert a 1/4 inch 12-24 set screw from inside the receiver, and tighten. This length set screw will mount perfectly flush yet allow sufficient torque to put additional pressure on the lower side of the mount, and hold the screw very tight. I could not find an allen-headed screw, so I am using a slotted one, but will change when I locate a stronger allen head. I will then apply locktight as well. __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36