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9ThreeXFifty7 has a point. While I am sure it is a nice rifle but if you are going to get a few years use and enjoyment out of it, as opposed to it sitting in the closet, then why not just put mounts on it?

You don't need to put on Weaver bases. You can put on some nice looking ones from Leopold or have a gunsmith make you some that fit the rifle.

If you are worried about the loss of value and the cost of mounts than just sell it and buy what you want.