Winchester Pre 64 Model 70 Scope mounts?

[UsernameS]

Hello Everyone,
I trying to figure out what to buy.
I wanted to add a late model scope to my model 70. All I have now is the old style scope mounts.
It seems the pre 64 needs specific mounts., and the older mounts do not really work with the newer scope rings.
Do they make a picitinny mount thats more of a modern system that can fit?
I would rather not end up buying a lot of mounts I cannot use.
Thanks in advance.

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[VinnieBoomBah]

Any photos of what you have now?

 

[UsernameS]

I will try to post some., photos are on my phone. and I am on my laptop. I will transfer them over.

 

[jbett98]

Contact Warne Scope Mounts in Tualatin. They helped me with a vintage Remington model 722 scope setup.
Very easy to work with and you can walk right in and buy from them over the counter.

Warne Scope Rings, Mounts, Rails and Bases

Since 1991, Warne Scope Mounts has offered best-in-class firearm-specific fitments made in the U.S. Shop scope mounts, rings, rails, bases, bipods and more.

warnescopemounts.com

 

[bcp]

Any photos of what you have now?

There were many mounting systems from the 1940's-70's that are now obsolete and nothing new fits, but there are several that continue to be supported. You may have one of these.

Bruce

 

[GI JEW 555]

Leupold makes a piccitiny mount- not sure if this is what you're looking for.

If memory serves correctly you will need a long action win pic mount though to mount on your pre 64 short action.

I can't remember if it's labeled pre 64 and don't think it is. Just labeled a win mod 70 long action pic mount if I remember correctly.


Most sporting good stores will have them.

Two separate pre 64 rifles that I did it to.

 

[UsernameS]

I will try to post some., photos are on my phone. and I am on my laptop. I will transfer them over.

 

[UsernameS]

View attachment 2269048 View attachment 2269049 View attachment 2269050

Serial number is around 1948 or 1949

 

[bcp]

All pre-64 model 70 actions are the same length. The large magnum chambered actions had the top opening lengthened rearward. This shortened the mounting surface, so the screw holes were closer together, at 0.435 spacing. The standard chambered rifles had rear hole spacing of 0.863.

You didn't mention the cartridge for your rifle, but a look at the rear base screw spacing will tell you if you need bases for the standard or for the magnum pre-64 action.

Bruce

 

[UsernameS]

All pre-64 model 70 actions are the same length. The large magnum chambered actions had the top opening lengthened rearward. This shortened the mounting surface, so the screw holes were closer together, at 0.435 spacing. The standard chambered rifles had rear hole spacing of 0.863.

You didn't mention the cartridge for your rifle, but a look at the rear base screw spacing will tell you if you need bases for the standard or for the magnum pre-64 action.

Bruce

Its a .270 with 24 inch barrel. cost about 1200 last year from Montana.

 

[bcp]

Its a .270 with 24 inch barrel. cost about 1200 last year from Montana.

It looks like the standard hole spacing in the photo, and a standard cartridge , so any pre-64 non-magnum base or bases should fit.

For example:

HD Winchester Model 70 Pre-64 STD / Post 64 Long Action Picatinny Rail 0 MOA

Elevate your shooting experience with the HD Winchester Model 70 Picatinny Rail. Crafted from durable 7075 T6 aluminum, it ensures maximum stability for your optics.

egwguns.com

Bruce

 

[UsernameS]

Oh nice ! This helps a lot !
Thank you

 

[Lars]

I put these on my Pre64 .270

Winchester Model 70 Scope Mounts (.860") Standard Caliber

Made in America, these Winchester Model 70 Scope Mounts made by Talley Manufacturing offer a unique and simplified one-piece scope ring and

www.talleymanufacturing.com

 

[jordanvraptor]

I put a Leupold Rifleman using Leupold rings onto the old Weaver mounts on my 1953 Win 70 Featherweight.

 

[UsernameS]

I ordered some sort of picitinny mount. Just so is more adjustability for scope eye relief. Should be here today.