Scoping a M48

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (WVchuck) — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:31:53 GMT

I too need a scope for hunting and thus the mount on the rifle pictured above.
I've used it several seasons now, nothing has shifted, let go, wiggled or wobbbled and this past season it finally put a small buck in the freezer due to the super observant youngest son who said there's one, take the shot....

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (Don357) — Mon, 25 May 2009 10:56:49 GMT

I'm really just trying to outfit my rifle for hunting. It seems that I can't see the iron sights as well as I used to. I had though about using "MOJO" sights, but they're as expensive as many of the other scope mounts with a scope. I don't want to let my M48 become a "safe queen". Thanks for the info.

Don

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (Rich42) — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:38:37 GMT

Cantilever Mauser mounts work just fine. You can use any scope you want that will fit the rings.

The mount is solid and if you want to preserve the rifle that is a better option than the Scout mounts IMO.

Some folks can use the LER scopes on scout mounts fine, but I don't know of anyone that likes them on a Mauser. Cantilever mounts allow you to use regular scopes. Also a big plus, is the recoil is not transfered to the scope as much with these mounts. 8mm Mausers...

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (trautert) — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:14:02 GMT

For what it's worth, I have a Mossburg 12ga. pump that I have set up with a rifled short barrel that has the cantilever mount sticking out the back. It holds my scope very steadily.
Tom

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (Don357) — Sun, 10 May 2009 21:01:35 GMT

WVchuck,
I appreciate the input. I wasn't doubting you by any means. I have seen these mounts advertised and was just not sure about them. Thats why I asked so many questions. Thanks to everyone. Now, Who's got an extra mount to sell "cheap"? LOL I guess I'll have to save and get an "Accumount". Why is so easy for some to deface history and so hard for others?????? I LOVE THIS BOARD!!!

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (WVchuck) — Sun, 10 May 2009 19:45:10 GMT

As long as you don't use the scope for a carry handle, a cantilever works just fine.
I just put the info out there for you as you requested. These are No-altering required mounts.
Zhu's mounts are as solid & reliable as the work day is long.
If you mount the rail as per directions, it'll do the job.

I've had mine for years now and it does what it is supposed...

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (Crunch130) — Sun, 10 May 2009 19:11:43 GMT

Don,
I've used the LER "scout scope" setups and they work fine. I have an S&K mount on my German K98 and it works fine with a 2-7X32. Check them out at scopemounts.com to see if they make one for a Yugo. I fabricated a scout mount for my Swede M38 and just use a 4X32 NC Star pistol scope (i.e. light weight, low cost) and she holds 1 inch groups at 100 yards!

Crunch

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (Don357) — Sun, 10 May 2009 18:34:59 GMT

Thanks Northernug,
I guess I feel the same way, which is why I'm having such a hard time putting a scope on my rifle. To keep with original style mounts and thus a semi-original or at least a possible configuration, would cost over $200 for just the mounts, let alone mounting the mounts, and a good scope. I am prepared to pay for a scope, but this is considerably more than I paid for the rifle itself. And some of the after market "no drill- no tap" mounts require stock...

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (nothernug) — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:33:46 GMT

First and foremost, any intact milsurp in original configuration deserves to be preserved. Put simply, the least popular played some role in history, however minor and are not being made anymore. It's easy to argue the liklihood of some very common model rifles gaining much in value, and some very likely won't change much, at least in our lifetime.

Still, who truly knows what forces will change the markets? I always like an example...

Re: Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (WVchuck) — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:16:39 GMT

There's a post from a few months ago that answers everything you're asking....
If I can find it, I'll link to it.
If not, look up accumount, they make a decent cantilever set up that allows you to use a normal scope, over the receiver and all you have to do is remove the rear sight leaf.
Pretty neat set up.
There was a company called Iron Elite that made an incredibly well built all steel mount but the owner disappeared from the internet a few years ago.
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Scoping a M48

feeds@yuku.com (Don357) — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:54:28 GMT

I can't remember if I've ask or even seen this on this forum, but I'm sure it's been asked. I want to put a scope on my M48 as inexpensively as possible, without permanently altering the rifle. What would be my best option? Is the M48 historicaly significant enough to even be concernd about modifications? What I have is essenitally an unissued M48 with all numbers matching. Somebody help me please!