Got a couple questions on snipers. I have a sporter rescue I'm wanting to build a turret mount sniper out of, will never be able to afford a legit one. One question is what is the difference in height between the high and low turret mounts? I'd like to go with the low if possible, but concerned about the bolt handle clearing the scope, I know it depends on scope type used, probably will be one of the repros. Another question is, did the Germans use any type of pad or device on the comb of the stock being that the comb is so low and most of their mounting set ups so high? Also can anyone recommend a decent repro scope and mounts? Thanks for any help.
Sniper rifle questions
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iron bender
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I got my whole high turret rig from Robert Spielauer. Had Vaughn do the mounting.
mauser99
Senior Member
The high and low turret mounts are the same height based off how high the scope is off the receiver. Hi and low turret is difference of the front mount only. There are slight design differences in the rear but, I don't want to go into huge detail here.
If you were basing it off of finding a real scope the hi-turret is far more common and less expensive.
Is the sporter rescue a sniper ? Or just a standard k98k ?
The rifle is just a converted GEW 98, and the receiver lettering is very weak and been cold blued. The barreled action is all matched and the bore looks brand new, should be a good shooter, but probably no collector value, I'd never do this to a nice collector rifle. I mainly wanted to know if the high and low turret difference was in the height of the mounts, due to naturally the lower the scope is the easier it is to shoot with the low comb of K98 rifles. I'm not too concerned about being exactly correct as I just want a reasonable shooter example. Thanks for the replies.
That ship has sailed...
I just finished something similar, I have wanted a K98 Turret Sniper for a while. I started with a Yugo capture/rework rifle, and used the Accumounts split-ring HT mounts, installed by Vaughn. I tried and returned two reproduction scopes (from Sarco), they looked pretty but had a lot of slop in the adjustment. I ended up watching Ebay and picking up a steel body post-war Henzolt Wetzlar.
I know the split rings are not correct, but the advantage of not needing to take apart the scope to install it, as well as the option of using a 1" tube (with spacers) if need be outweigh the fact it isn't a perfect period type mount. There is also no risk of anyone mistaking it for anything other than what it is, a reproduction.
I dropped it in a Norwegian stock I got from Tommy in The Netherlands. I am really happy with how it turned out.
Very nice rifle emcon5, thats just what I want to do. I just thought the low turret mounts were lower, but I guess thats not the case as I was told. I have the same rifle as yours, Yugo rework that I got for 75.00 at a yard sale and built as a ssr sniper. I really like it and it shoots excellent, but I guess I should have done my homework first and used the turret mount setup on it and the ssr on my converted GEW. One good point as you said is at least they can't be confused as being real snipers. Is Vaughn a member here? If so is he still doing this work? Thanks for posting your rifle pics.
Yeah, Vaughn is a member, as far as I know he still does this. http://www.k98kforum.com/member.php?89-vaughn99
As to what is the "correct" mount for a specific rifle model, I understand the logic behind it, but the way I see it there is no "Correct" mount for a rifle that was never a sniper to begin with. Honestly, I almost think it is better to not have the "correct" mount, because again, it will never been mistaken for anything but a reproduction.
This is 100 yards with handloads, this is before I got the Henzolt scope, using a old steel tube Weaver K4.
I am pretty happy with it.
As to what is the "correct" mount for a specific rifle model, I understand the logic behind it, but the way I see it there is no "Correct" mount for a rifle that was never a sniper to begin with. Honestly, I almost think it is better to not have the "correct" mount, because again, it will never been mistaken for anything but a reproduction.
This is 100 yards with handloads, this is before I got the Henzolt scope, using a old steel tube Weaver K4.
I am pretty happy with it.
Nice group there. As I said in my last post I agreed with you about it better to be the wrong mount so as not to be confused with a legit rifle. My ssr shoots well also, next range trip I'll post some target and rifle pics of mine.Yeah, Vaughn is a member, as far as I know he still does this. http://www.k98kforum.com/member.php?89-vaughn99
As to what is the "correct" mount for a specific rifle model, I understand the logic behind it, but the way I see it there is no "Correct" mount for a rifle that was never a sniper to begin with. Honestly, I almost think it is better to not have the "correct" mount, because again, it will never been mistaken for anything but a reproduction.
This is 100 yards with handloads, this is before I got the Henzolt scope, using a old steel tube Weaver K4.
I am pretty happy with it.
Raupleminze
Senior Member
Keep in mind when choosing between low and high turret that I believe only the HT mounts are available in a split ring format. As far as I know the only reproduction low turret's are solder mount. I would also advise you to stay clear of the reproduction zf-39's, the general consensus is that they are overpriced, delicate, and problematic.
I appreciate that info on the mounts, did not know that. I would rather have the split rings. I have heard some bad reports on the repro scopes, I'm going to try to find a reasonably priced period German scope. I found a nice B. Nickel German made scope at a gun show for my other one and so far it's worked fine and has the pointed post reticle, good price too. Thanks again.
mike radford
Senior Member
Many people use Weaver K4s. The look similar and were CMP approved, not sure it they still are. Any period scope that suits you for a replica will be fine, just your choice. My repro ZF39 died on range trip number three. Not a good thing for a tiny difference in appearance for something that is a crap when your goal is a replica shooter.
Split rings is a bigger giveaway to most folks than a K4 but they sure are a good answer if you want to shoot it. You can change the scope easily.
That was my thoughts on the split rings, a lot more convenient. I have a nice older Lyman Challenger with the tapered post reticle, even has a nice set of leather covers on it. Not trying to fool anyone anyway. I'm not sure the Lyman will work though, the main tube is only 5 1/8 inches long. Does anyone know how far apart the rings are on a turret mount setup? I'd appreciate if any one that has one could give me a measurement.
