03a4

[Johnny P]

I agree that the Art II was better than the Art I, but in your set up the ballistic cam no longer works, that I can see. The base is an integral part of the scope system, and without the base you just have a heavy variable scope with no ranging capability.

[Cecil]

It's still a very reliable 3x9 variable. A thousand times better than the M73B1 or any M81, M82, or M84 I've used on A4's. Just means I have to do things the regular way.

[4F4Nam]

Thanks all. I will give it a try when I can pick up some rings. I guess I was always told that new rings had a different foot size than the older ones. Like Cecil, I was never very impressed with the M-84 that came on my rifle. I switched it out for an Alaskan, but still need more power for old tired eyes.
Thanks again.

Ed

[Tony-in-NH]

Good point you can make any scope fit any rifle but will it work. Fortunately the ART II is one that works. I would like the elusive MC -1 scope but I think Johnny in Texas has them all stashed away.

Not all of them.

[Cecil]

Very true Tony. I was including Bubba in my statement. I've seen some mighty strange setups.

[pelago]

not sure i understand all that i need to know, is this rifle built to compete at CMP sniper match, if so i dont think it would be legal, but that i no way indicates it is not a beautiful piece of work, but all of my references do not use that scope for the A4
my A4 is redfield jr base, with correct rings (vintage that came off a original A4) Lyman Alaskan, remington 03a3 (1942) and vintage "c" stock

[4F4Nam]

Thanks to Cecil and Mr. Walton! My A4 is now wearing a Leupold 3-9 X 40mm. I was able to use Leupold medium rings to get proper cheek weld, handguard and bolt handle clearance. However I do not have safety clearance. When I find out if I can shoot it better (and it will shoot better) with this setup, I have a set of high rings I can install. I will try to post pictures and range report soon.
Sorry for my ignorance, but was always under the impression that modern rings would not work on the Redfield Jr. base.
PS .......Found my rear base screw was loose during this switch.

Ed

[0440]

for about $800 I have had made up a put together 1903A4.
Alaskan all weather scope with redfield scope base. C stock and turned down bolt.
Shoots good too.