New members with 91/30

killacali · 11-28-2007, 06:35 PM

I've had the 91/30 for about 2 years and LOVE it. I've just bought a LER scope for it.. 2.5 x 30 illuminated.

I read on here that the aluminum scope rings are junk and worried that I need additional parts? Also what is the dovetail mounting ring/method?

Mosin 91/30 Scout Rifle Mount + 2.5x30 Lit Scope Combo - (eBay item 250193042621 end time Dec-28-07 10:56:19 PST)

Thanks for any help and any mounting tips!

M39SKY · 11-29-2007, 09:42 AM

You got an NC Star LER scope (per pic). Some people are happy with it, some have complained of moving reticle that won't hold zero. The best thing to do is put it on and shoot to see how it holds. I have scout scope mount in my M-39 but it was Darrell's. I anchored it to the rear sight base with a piece of metal drilled and tapped and inserted where the rear spring was then drilled a hole through the mount so I can put a screw to hold the scope mount steady. This is a step that may not be needed but gives me reassurance that the mount would not move on hard recoil. I haven't used or seen the ones you have in person. Don't know if they bend when you tighten the screws. But just make sure there's no play.
Dovetail mount is the ones usually seen in airguns. The rail is narrower, 3/8" in width, so the clamps on the rings are also of the same size.
Aluminum rings? Some are junk, some are top-end. Try it first. I don't like the nylon thingy inside the rings. Watch if the scope is moving/sliding every couple of shots or so. Make a mark or something as referrence. I have Warne (steel) rings on mine.

gunney_m · 11-29-2007, 10:04 AM

Welcome to G&G.

killacali · 11-29-2007, 07:56 PM

Thanks a bunch, bro.

killacali · 12-19-2007, 10:47 PM

Hehe, just put it on. Haven't shot it yet so we'll see how the mount holds up. crossing fingers.

billy · 12-19-2007, 10:54 PM

no drill no tap no nothing.
just put it on there.
there is a dovetail on the 91-30
use millet angle lock rings so you can adjust windage.

remove the rear sight blade and have fun!

just_a_car · 12-20-2007, 01:37 AM

Hey billy, what model of Barska scope is that?

Edit: nevermind, looks like the AC10840 or AC10842 seen here: www.BARSKA.com

Personally, I'd want at least a 4x scope and preferably something that gets up to around 10x for the capability of the long range cartridge.

Zephri · 12-20-2007, 03:49 AM

Actually thats my rifle.
oh, once I sighted the Barska scope in it was quite easy to put the bullets where I wanted them, until the cheap aluminum rings gave out under the recoil

.

just_a_car · 12-20-2007, 04:27 AM

Ick... that kinda sucks, Zephri.

Hopefully no damage to either the scope or the gun....

billy · 12-20-2007, 05:49 AM

yep it aint my pic .
it's a pic i used for illustration.
barska sucks.

Zephri · 12-20-2007, 01:34 PM

Yeah, Barska does suck I've got one on my sks that gave out. but I temporarily fixed it till I can put a posp scope on it. As for the mosin it wasen't damaged at all, the steel dovetail bit in to the soft rings causing the scope to slide foward (This is why steel rings are necessary of course everyone knows that

). That ler scope has been good to me, so far.

just_a_car · 12-20-2007, 06:03 PM

Dang it billy and Zephri... don't tell me that!!!

I asked for (and know I'm getting) a Barska 6.5-20x50mm AO Varmint scope for Christmas. I'm thinking of putting it either on my CETME or my AES-10 as the 3.6" eye relief won't work too well with any of my 3 mosins or my GLOCK 27 (*chuckle*).... But it would look kinda funny on that "baby GLOCK", since I think it's about 150% the length of the gun.

I still have to figure out what kind of mount I want to go with on both the CETME and the AES-10. STANAG claw mount or TAPCO "SWAT" clamp mount for the CETME; low-rise or high-rise rail mount for the AES-10 (no way I'll use a dust cover mount, since they're loosely-fitted to the gun and won't hold a zero).

billy · 12-20-2007, 10:26 PM

maybe you are getting a good one.
dont listen to me!

11-28-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
killacali Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	New members with 91/30 I've had the 91/30 for about 2 years and LOVE it. I've just bought a LER scope for it.. 2.5 x 30 illuminated. I read on here that the aluminum scope rings are junk and worried that I need additional parts? Also what is the dovetail mounting ring/method? Mosin 91/30 Scout Rifle Mount + 2.5x30 Lit Scope Combo - (eBay item 250193042621 end time Dec-28-07 10:56:19 PST) Thanks for any help and any mounting tips!

11-29-2007, 09:42 AM	#2
M39SKY Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 34 Trader Rating: (0)	You got an NC Star LER scope (per pic). Some people are happy with it, some have complained of moving reticle that won't hold zero. The best thing to do is put it on and shoot to see how it holds. I have scout scope mount in my M-39 but it was Darrell's. I anchored it to the rear sight base with a piece of metal drilled and tapped and inserted where the rear spring was then drilled a hole through the mount so I can put a screw to hold the scope mount steady. This is a step that may not be needed but gives me reassurance that the mount would not move on hard recoil. I haven't used or seen the ones you have in person. Don't know if they bend when you tighten the screws. But just make sure there's no play. Dovetail mount is the ones usually seen in airguns. The rail is narrower, 3/8" in width, so the clamps on the rings are also of the same size. Aluminum rings? Some are junk, some are top-end. Try it first. I don't like the nylon thingy inside the rings. Watch if the scope is moving/sliding every couple of shots or so. Make a mark or something as referrence. I have Warne (steel) rings on mine. Last edited by M39SKY; 11-29-2007 at 09:43 AM. Reason: spelling

12-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#6
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	no drill no tap no nothing. just put it on there. there is a dovetail on the 91-30 use millet angle lock rings so you can adjust windage. remove the rear sight blade and have fun! __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya! Last edited by billy; 12-19-2007 at 10:55 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

12-20-2007, 01:37 AM	#7
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,414 Trader Rating: (0)	Hey billy, what model of Barska scope is that? Edit: nevermind, looks like the AC10840 or AC10842 seen here: www.BARSKA.com Personally, I'd want at least a 4x scope and preferably something that gets up to around 10x for the capability of the long range cartridge. __________________ Last edited by just_a_car; 12-20-2007 at 01:45 AM.

12-20-2007, 03:49 AM	#8
Zephri Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN. "The city where nothing happens." Posts: 1,034 Trader Rating: (1)	Actually thats my rifle. oh, once I sighted the Barska scope in it was quite easy to put the bullets where I wanted them, until the cheap aluminum rings gave out under the recoil. __________________ "All rifles need a sharp pointy object on the end!" http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/zephri/

11-29-2007, 10:04 AM	#3
gunney_m Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Muskogee,Ok Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0)	Welcome to G&G.

11-29-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
killacali Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks a bunch, bro.

12-19-2007, 10:47 PM	#5
killacali Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bakersfield Posts: 6 Trader Rating: (0)	Hehe, just put it on. Haven't shot it yet so we'll see how the mount holds up. crossing fingers.

12-20-2007, 04:27 AM	#9
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,414 Trader Rating: (0)	Ick... that kinda sucks, Zephri. Hopefully no damage to either the scope or the gun.... __________________

12-20-2007, 05:49 AM	#10
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	yep it aint my pic . it's a pic i used for illustration. barska sucks. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

12-20-2007, 01:34 PM	#11
Zephri Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN. "The city where nothing happens." Posts: 1,034 Trader Rating: (1)	Yeah, Barska does suck I've got one on my sks that gave out. but I temporarily fixed it till I can put a posp scope on it. As for the mosin it wasen't damaged at all, the steel dovetail bit in to the soft rings causing the scope to slide foward (This is why steel rings are necessary of course everyone knows that). That ler scope has been good to me, so far. __________________ "All rifles need a sharp pointy object on the end!" http://s96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/zephri/

12-20-2007, 06:03 PM	#12
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 3,414 Trader Rating: (0)	Dang it billy and Zephri... don't tell me that!!! I asked for (and know I'm getting) a Barska 6.5-20x50mm AO Varmint scope for Christmas. I'm thinking of putting it either on my CETME or my AES-10 as the 3.6" eye relief won't work too well with any of my 3 mosins or my GLOCK 27 (chuckle).... But it would look kinda funny on that "baby GLOCK", since I think it's about 150% the length of the gun. I still have to figure out what kind of mount I want to go with on both the CETME and the AES-10. STANAG claw mount or TAPCO "SWAT" clamp mount for the CETME; low-rise or high-rise rail mount for the AES-10 (no way I'll use a dust cover mount, since they're loosely-fitted to the gun and won't hold a zero). __________________

12-20-2007, 10:26 PM	#13
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	maybe you are getting a good one. dont listen to me! __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!