RimfireChris
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I've been looking for some Weaver scope bases for My Marlin 981T. If anybody knows what # I need I'd be mighty appreciative. I'd like them in stainless-or silver aluminum as it were- if possible. Thanks.
Need help finding some scope bases-Marlin 981T
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mrawesome22
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http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=299209
You'll need two of them.
You'll need two of them.
RimfireChris
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Thanks, you work fast!
riomedinamike
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Just curious, but why do you want weaver bases for a rimfire rifle?
I have several Marlin bolt 22's. I bought Nikon rimfire scopes and used the Nikon rings without any problems.
Weaver makes rimfire rings also, as do all the major mfr's.
I have several Marlin bolt 22's. I bought Nikon rimfire scopes and used the Nikon rings without any problems.
Weaver makes rimfire rings also, as do all the major mfr's.
mrawesome22
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Weaver's hold MUCH better than the little dovetail. I don't trust those dovetails at all because I've had plenty of them slip.
riomedinamike
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But - the Weaver bases are attached to the dovetail, although you do get more surface area of a base on the dovetail compared to a ring, so it makes sense the bases would be less likely to slip.
I forgot to mention I use loctite on the screws that attach to the dovetail, and I've not had any slipping or movement issues. Even though I haven't done it, I suppose you could apply loctite to the rings where they attach to the dovetail and it might make the rings less likely to slip. A long time ago I had an AR-15 re-built by Mr. Lauck in Wyoming and he put a lot of loctite where the barrel fits into the upper receiver to prevent movement.
I wish the mfr's would drill and tap 22 receivers from the factory (like Ruger 10/22's) or have bases built in (like all other Rugers and Sako) but tradition probably has a lot to do with it. That way you would have few issues regarding movement.
As an aside, I think the Marlin 22 bolt guns are a tremendous value and shoot almost as well as my much more expensive Anschutz - but I can buy 5 or more Marlins for every Anschutz. Plus when the Marlin rifle scars up from honest use I don't cringe as badly.
I forgot to mention I use loctite on the screws that attach to the dovetail, and I've not had any slipping or movement issues. Even though I haven't done it, I suppose you could apply loctite to the rings where they attach to the dovetail and it might make the rings less likely to slip. A long time ago I had an AR-15 re-built by Mr. Lauck in Wyoming and he put a lot of loctite where the barrel fits into the upper receiver to prevent movement.
I wish the mfr's would drill and tap 22 receivers from the factory (like Ruger 10/22's) or have bases built in (like all other Rugers and Sako) but tradition probably has a lot to do with it. That way you would have few issues regarding movement.
As an aside, I think the Marlin 22 bolt guns are a tremendous value and shoot almost as well as my much more expensive Anschutz - but I can buy 5 or more Marlins for every Anschutz. Plus when the Marlin rifle scars up from honest use I don't cringe as badly.
mrawesome22
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Nope. They're drilled and tapped like Tragic said.
RimfireChris
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Sorry it took so long too answer, work intruded. The reason I need some Weaver bases is I found an old scope I'd forgot I'd had, a Leapers 3x9, it's still in good shape and really clear, but it's got that rubber armor stuff all over it, and I think it's a 30mm tube to boot. I haven't been able to find any rings for it yet, and when I do I imagine they're probably gonna be standard Weaver, hence the need for the bases. Thanks for all the help guys.