Optics on a double rifle

[Hallgeir Gravråk]

I also got that age that my eyes don`t play along anymore,
Using the opensight without glasses is impossible, and hunting with glasses are filled with problems, dust, dirt swet and such things that make glasses mostly impossible to see thru.

I tryed different mounts on my 470 NE Krieghoff they did not manage the recoyl, so what do I do?

I contacted Krieghoff in Germany and they told me that they recomend Henneberg prisma mount on a Aimpoint micro. OK I found a dealer in Germany that have this type of mount and order one, 3 days later I got it.
A friend of mine also have the same mount on his 500 and it work perfect, easy on and off without doing anything with the point of impact.

It was also very easy to mount on the sight.

the rear base on my Krieghoff classic big five in cal 470 NE

The rear base of my Merkel 961L, this base I mounted the Aimpoint sight,

The mounting screw and the pin that hold the sight steady on the rifle.

Finish mounted at the rifle.
On the shooting range I shot several doubleshots and the accuracy are fantastic, it doesent change anything and shooting groups with 1" spread using the 500 grs Woodleigh loaded to 2170 f/sec, he rifle is also regulated with this Bullettype with Norma factoryload, it seems that this is the load for my rifle.

I also tryed this mount on my Merkel doublerifle drilling, who has the same base and diameter of the plate, it fits perfectly.

I ordered my mount in Germany at this company:
Webadress are:
www.mein-jagdshop.de

att:
patrick.wessel@sus-netportal.de

If you guys don't get this in your country, try this.

I can shoot on "long" range with this sight and it`s very accurate.

 

[crs]

Glad to hear this works for you.
"One size fits all" may not work for all rifles or all shooters.

My favorite DR scope mount has the Talley Quick Detachable compatible grooves machined into the rear rib. This provides a low scope mount that is compatible with the same comb height as for the express sights AND the Talley peep sight.

Peep Sight in place:

 

[7x65r]

I love that peep site on your DR, gives me ideas for mine as I'm not very fond of my merkel sights

 

[crs]

This Talley peep line of sight is through the wide V of the rear blade of the express sight! Imagine my smile when the first shot with peep mounted at 100 yards was in the target X ring!

 

[7x65r]

@crs did you have someone mill the side of your rib for that peep sight, it's a bit hard to tell from the pic

 

[crs]

The rear rib was milled for Talley QD rings before installation. Here is a picture that shows all:

At mid rib are the front ring millings and the rear ones are at the rear of the rib.
Simply place scope with rings with ring clamps in the slots,
Slide forward to end of slots,
Rotate clamp levers clockwise to right and they are locked on.
Pix of mounted scope and of mounted peep sight are back a few posts.

 

[Rick Cox]

I also got that age that my eyes don`t play along anymore,
Using the opensight without glasses is impossible, and hunting with glasses are filled with problems, dust, dirt swet and such things that make glasses mostly impossible to see thru.

I tryed different mounts on my 470 NE Krieghoff they did not manage the recoyl, so what do I do?

I contacted Krieghoff in Germany and they told me that they recomend Henneberg prisma mount on a Aimpoint micro. OK I found a dealer in Germany that have this type of mount and order one, 3 days later I got it.
A friend of mine also have the same mount on his 500 and it work perfect, easy on and off without doing anything with the point of impact.

It was also very easy to mount on the sight.

the rear base on my Krieghoff classic big five in cal 470 NE

The rear base of my Merkel 961L, this base I mounted the Aimpoint sight,

The mounting screw and the pin that hold the sight steady on the rifle.

Finish mounted at the rifle.
On the shooting range I shot several doubleshots and the accuracy are fantastic, it doesent change anything and shooting groups with 1" spread using the 500 grs Woodleigh loaded to 2170 f/sec, he rifle is also regulated with this Bullettype with Norma factoryload, it seems that this is the load for my rifle.

I also tryed this mount on my Merkel doublerifle drilling, who has the same base and diameter of the plate, it fits perfectly.

I ordered my mount in Germany at this company:
Webadress are:
www.mein-jagdshop.de

att:
patrick.wessel@sus-netportal.de

If you guys don't get this in your country, try this.

I can shoot on "long" range with this sight and it`s very accurate.

What type of sight on a double is a question I will never seriously ask myself, but if I did this is the way I would go.

 

[cagkt3]

The rear rib was milled for Talley QD rings before installation. Here is a picture that shows all:

View attachment 275959
At mid rib are the front ring millings and the rear ones are at the rear of the rib.
Simply place scope with rings with ring clamps in the slots,
Slide forward to end of slots,
Rotate clamp levers clockwise to right and they are locked on.
Pix of mounted scope and of mounted peep sight are back a few posts.

Who did you get to do the mill work, if I may ask?

 

[crs]

I do not know as this was done before I bought the gun.
I suspect that any competent, experienced maker of double guns could do the work. I know of only a few such craftsmen and personally know only these two:
Aaron Little in Texas - https://www.facebook.com/amlittlebespokegunmaker/
Ellis Brown in Colorado -http://www.ellisbrowncustomshop.com/

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Old post, but if anyone is awake at this time, please can you tell me the width of that RMR Mounting plate at the rear of the rib? Many thanks.

 

[Tokoloshe Safaris]

Old post, but if anyone is awake at this time, please can you tell me the width of that RMR Mounting plate at the rear of the rib? Many thanks.

Hi kevin, i know what your getting at, but it is goinh to be to high. I have one and tried on.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

And also please the width of the rib itself on the Kreighoff. Thanks.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Hi kevin, i know what your getting at, but it is goinh to be to high. I have one and tried on.

I know Lon, I am just proving a point to my buddy. He will go the Henneberger route.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

Kevin,

Do you realize you are interrupting my morning coffee?
But because you are so helpful to all AH'er I will do the same...

The photo is of the mounting plate width measured in millimeters.
The rib width was approximately .003 mm less.

I used a cheap electronic caliper but you should get the idea.
A micrometer would provide more exact measurement but my coffee is waiting!

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Kevin,

Do you realize you are interrupting my morning coffee?
But because you are so helpful to all AH'er I will do the same...

The photo is of the mounting plate width measured in millimeters.
The rib width was approximately .003 mm less.

I used a cheap electronic caliper but you should get the idea.
A micrometer would provide more exact measurement but my coffee is waiting!

Thank you Mark!