Classic Rifle Scope Mounts-British

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SCOPE YOUR ENFIELD

Building a replica Lee Enfield No4T maybe a cheaper alternative to the original rifle but it is still a very expensive option and therefore is not to everybody's taste or budget. Utilising mounts from the US, TVG can provide a scope base suitable for your classic rifle.

The most attractive feature of these mounts is that the rifles receiver does not have to be drilled. TVG has been fitting these mounts for many years and although billed as a non-gunsmithing mount, some do require fitting as the No4 was never designed to fit a scope base via the charger bridge. One of the major problems of this type of mount is its reliance on the the charger bridge being square to the bore. If the bridge is not square, the scope may have insufficient adjustment to align with the bore. TVG’s mount alleviates this problem by having course adjustment built into the mount.

The SMLE mount requires removal of wood and therefore should be done by a Armourer or gunsmith.

Eyesight

Besides the obvious cost benefits to these designs, shooters opt to use these mounts for a number of reasons. The most common are to improve the rifles performance or mounting a scope as the shooter can no longer utilise the iron sights due to deteriorating eyesight. In my professional opinion scopes sizes should remain moderate in size I,e 25mm or 1” to retain the correct profile of the rifle.

Lee Enfield No4 and derivatives

The No4 mount that TVG supplies and fits, has rings that allows for any adjustment due to the rifles charger bridge being misaligned with the bore. TVG can supply a modern scope which is dimensionally and recoil suited to the Lee Enfield No4. Should you choose a non adjustable mount, TVG can also supply adjustable rings to align with the bore.

SMLE No1 MkIII*

The SMLE is a difficult rifle to fit a scope too because of its split receiver design. TVG’s base is the best available option without drilling & tapping the receiver. The base clamps onto the charger bridge and uses a band to secure the front of the base to the receiver. Unfortunately it does require wood to be removed from the stock to facilitate clearance for the band. However if done professionally it is hardly visible.

Vortex 1,75-5x32 Scope

This inexpensive scope is ideal for a No4. Its small profile suits the base and the No4 by avoiding any conflict with the woodwork. Its build is suited for magnum cartridges therefore easily absorbing any recoil the .303 cartridge may throw at it.

Sight alignment & cheek weld

TVG will fit and match a sniper cheek pad that will provide that ideal sight alignment and cheek weld.