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Hello:

In a previous post I am requesting opinions on a Merkel 140-2 .470 NE; The double is pre owned so its not new; it has a front beed and in the read it has 1 fixed "V Blade" sight and 02 flip up "V Blades" the center rib that runs from the end of the barrels to the front beed of the sight has NO notches or latches or any changes in the geometry that from my perspective would allow for a scope mount.

Can a Scope we installed to it with out mayor modification? is so what kind of mount?
if the rib needs to be drilled and taped or special fabrication by a gunsmith is required, do anyone knows which is the process? and what kind of mount can it be installed?

Also will a scope work well with the regulation of this rifle?

Your help and input is very much appreciated!

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I recieved an E-mail from a gun smith in New Mexico just across the stateline in the pan handle. He is making a mount for the 140-2 rifle using Tally rings that only requires two screw holes in the quarter rib to hold the mount. It replaces the rear sight in the dovetail and a new rear sight is made for the mount, and you get your old sight back. The rifle can be put back to it's origenal condition with only two filler screws to fill the holes in the rib. Give him a shout, and he will send you pictures of the mount. I will try top forward the E-mail to you from my files if you will send me an E-mail at DUGABOY1@aol.com

HisE-mail is elk88101@hotmail.com

Edited by DUGABOY1 (23/06/10 08:01 AM)

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