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Firearms >> Sporterized and unofficial modified Krags >> Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ? http://www.kragcollectorsassociation.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1553977784 Message started by Roamin_Wade on Mar 30^th, 2019 at 8:29pm

Title: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by Roamin_Wade on Mar 30^th, 2019 at 8:29pm

I’m gearing up to scope my sporterized Krag. I’m leaning towards the no-drill mount made by S&K. It’s around $100 and it’s not too unsightly. I can find no other mount that’s a no-drill, or even another kind of bolt on mount that requires drilling and tapping. Are these two mounts the only ones out there to choose from? Thanks for your input...

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by Ned Butts on Mar 30^th, 2019 at 9:41pm

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From our classified section, these mount using the rear sight screw holes and a number of members have had good luck with them

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by psteinmayer on Mar 31^st, 2019 at 2:55pm

I have the Kraghaus Long rail on my bench rest sporter and it works great!!!

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by Roamin_Wade on Mar 31^st, 2019 at 3:05pm

How do you like the long eye relief scope? One thing is for sure. That nice stock on that page is awesome!

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by psteinmayer on Mar 31^st, 2019 at 3:09pm

The LER Scope takes a minute to get used to... but really, it poses no problems. Remember, with a Krag, cases eject straight up, so receiver mounted scopes need to be offset, which could be worse than being LER. I don't hunt, and I set it up for Bench Rest Cast Bullet matches... and it worked perfect for that!

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by Local Boy on Mar 31^st, 2019 at 5:09pm

Hi Roamin_Wade,

Here's some different configurations utilizing the Krag Haus short rail (3.25 inches).

If you purchase one don't do like I did and initially put the rail on backwards.

The rail is tapered to allow for the taper of the barrel.

I like the short rail because the holes match exactly with the Krag's rear sight holes, was easy to install and I was able to use it with my upper hand guard (not shown).

IMHO: the short rail meets MY needs but the long-rail seems to be more versatile and allows for better positioning of the scope.

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Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by butlersrangers on Mar 31^st, 2019 at 7:16pm

The 'Kraghaus' long-eye relief scope-mount also allows the original Krag Safety-Lever to be used without modification.

Traditional scope placement on a Krag, even when the scope is off-set, prevents the 'Issue Safety-Lever being put on 'safe'. The Ocular Lens housing interferes with the lever being swung to the 'safe' position.

(One solution was to install and fit a Buehler Safety-Lever. This required alterations to the Krag action's Striker Mechanism).

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by Ned Butts on Mar 31^st, 2019 at 10:35pm

The S&K does allow the use of the original safety.

Title: Re: Krag No Drill Scope Mount vs ?
Post by Baltimoreed on Apr 1^st, 2019 at 2:24am

My 1899 has a Nikon intermediate eye relief scope on a Kraghaus scope rail. I had to have one more hole drilled and tapped along with the 2 existing rear sight holes. Makes for a nice package.

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