K31 Scout Scope Pros/Cons

[Sling1]

Looking for recommendations for a scout scope and mount for a K31. I will probably go with this mount
http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html#
but looking for the most cost effective, reliable scope.

 

[Nemesis11c]

Supposedly, these are the best mounts around in terms of quality, stability, reliability, price, etc. Gonna scout my 91/30 as I don't feel like replacing the bolt on an all matching rifle, and I'm definitely going this route.

 

[MikeTF]

Looking for recommendations for a scout scope and mount for a K31. I will probably go with this mount
http://www.scopemounts.com/index.html?main.html#
but looking for the most cost effective, reliable scope.

That scope looks really far forward on the gun. Is that mount appropriate for a K31? I like that it is centered and not angled to one side (like the St. Marie mounts), but I'd like to try it first. I have a small concern about adequate eye relief with that model.

 

[MikeTF]

That scope looks really far forward on the gun. Is that mount appropriate for a K31? I like that it is centered and not angled to one side (like the St. Marie mounts), but I'd like to try it first. I have a small concern about adequate eye relief with that model.

My apologies, it looks like you're referring to one of these: http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews2005/skswissk31mount/index.asp
, in which case eye relief is not an issue. Thanks for your post. I learned something new.

 

[Sling1]

My apologies, it looks like you're referring to one of these: http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews2005/skswissk31mount/index.asp
, in which case eye relief is not an issue. Thanks for your post. I learned something new.

I believe eye relief is an issue. The K31 is top eject and the scope has to be far forward to avoid the shell case as it is ejected. A long eye relief scout scope is required.......unless I misunderstood something.

 

[Sling1]

Supposedly, these are the best mounts around in terms of quality, stability, reliability, price, etc. Gonna scout my 91/30 as I don't feel like replacing the bolt on an all matching rifle, and I'm definitely going this route.

What scope will you go with? Why? What distances do plan on shooting at?

 

[MikeTF]

I believe eye relief is an issue. The K31 is top eject and the scope has to be far forward to avoid the shell case as it is ejected. A long eye relief scout scope is required.......unless I misunderstood something.

I've never shot a K31, but I did just purchase one and it is on its way via the brown truck of happiness. I believe, like you, that i will want to put a scope on it. The mounting system that I'm considering is here: http://www.surplusrifle.com/reviews2006/stmariescopebaseswiss/index.asp

I'll be happy to share how this works out for me if/when I do it. I'm going to see how I do with the iron sites first.

 

[aquaman]

post this in c&r you will get more responses

 

[Adams74Chevy]

post this in ask a mod to move this c&r you will get more responses

fixed that for ya. otherwise the threads will end up merged later anyways.

 

[Spot77]

Welcome to C&R country.


(Yup, I moved the thread!)

 

[Adams74Chevy]

Welcome to C&R country.


(Yup, I moved the thread!)

It's like the ads with the smoking cowboy except all the cancer.

 

[Sling1]

That scope looks really far forward on the gun. Is that mount appropriate for a K31? I like that it is centered and not angled to one side (like the St. Marie mounts), but I'd like to try it first. I have a small concern about adequate eye relief with that model.

I can't use the St. Marie mount, I'm a lefty.

 

[Garand1957]

Darrell makes a very nice no gunsmith scope mount for the K-31.
Unlike the mass produced stuff his are top quality and limited production.
Made by a true C&R collector and shooter.
I have one of his for a M/39 Mosin.
http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirear...ing-Information-and-Current-Availibility.html

 

[Sling1]

Darrell makes a very nice no gunsmith scope mount for the K-31.
Unlike the mass produced stuff his are top quality and limited production.
Made by a true C&R collector and shooter.
I have one of his for a M/39 Mosin.
http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirear...ing-Information-and-Current-Availibility.html

Looks nice, I'll contact Darell. Thanks for the information!

 

[Sling1]

Sooooo.....

I got the mount. Had to tighten the hell out of it to make it stable. Dialed it in pretty quickly. Enjoyed three shots before the NC Star scope broke. Parallax was pretty bad too, but that could have been my eye position.

I can see the benefits of scout scope, but for the price of quality scope I'll buy more ammo and stick to iron sights.

.........until I get the scout scope itch again.

 

[Garand1957]

With rifle optics in general you get what you pay for.
A quality long eye relief scope ain't cheap.
A dependable quality LER scope will likely cost more than you spent on the K-31.