Quinton
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Good day all.
I've recently acquired a BRNO ZKK602 action after unsuccessfully trying to source a pre '64 action for an upcoming .375 H&H build.
It is a later version without the pop-up peep sight and in a very good condition.
Not long after I managed to secure a 1972 pop up ZKK600 action (originally from a 30-06) and soon after that another 602 with .375H&H magazine but with a peep sight. The last two have the same straight set trigger, which I quite like.
The last one will need some work since it jams when I cycle the bolt too enthusiastically. I may have. found the problem on the stop at the tip of the extractor but my gunsmith can check that out for me.
So now that I have three actions, I'm thinking taking the long-term view of proceeding with the .375H&H build (awaiting licence on the Lothar Walther barrel) and using the last action I bought if we can get it to operate smoothly and reliably, then later doing a 30-06 and 458 Lott build on the remaining actions. Since the Lott is unlikely to ever be used with a scope, I was thinking of using that action instead and fixing a peep sight to the dovetail or an express sight on the barrel so no need to tuck the peep sight away.
But what to do with those peep sights? Since it's such a cool feature, I'd love to use it from time to time but since I'll be spending so much on custom rifles, I may as well scope them to truly enjoy the versatility of these wonderful calibres.
But here's the rub:
Are there any known mounts or solutions that will allow me to quickly detach and reattach the scope without changing the point of aim while clearing the way for the express sights to be used on demand?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
*And as luck would have it, a few pre-64's became available shortly after I splashed out on these but I've already drank the Kool-Aid. No reason why these can't join the rest of the winchesters and Mauser in my collection.
I've recently acquired a BRNO ZKK602 action after unsuccessfully trying to source a pre '64 action for an upcoming .375 H&H build.
It is a later version without the pop-up peep sight and in a very good condition.
Not long after I managed to secure a 1972 pop up ZKK600 action (originally from a 30-06) and soon after that another 602 with .375H&H magazine but with a peep sight. The last two have the same straight set trigger, which I quite like.
The last one will need some work since it jams when I cycle the bolt too enthusiastically. I may have. found the problem on the stop at the tip of the extractor but my gunsmith can check that out for me.
So now that I have three actions, I'm thinking taking the long-term view of proceeding with the .375H&H build (awaiting licence on the Lothar Walther barrel) and using the last action I bought if we can get it to operate smoothly and reliably, then later doing a 30-06 and 458 Lott build on the remaining actions. Since the Lott is unlikely to ever be used with a scope, I was thinking of using that action instead and fixing a peep sight to the dovetail or an express sight on the barrel so no need to tuck the peep sight away.
But what to do with those peep sights? Since it's such a cool feature, I'd love to use it from time to time but since I'll be spending so much on custom rifles, I may as well scope them to truly enjoy the versatility of these wonderful calibres.
But here's the rub:
Are there any known mounts or solutions that will allow me to quickly detach and reattach the scope without changing the point of aim while clearing the way for the express sights to be used on demand?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
*And as luck would have it, a few pre-64's became available shortly after I splashed out on these but I've already drank the Kool-Aid. No reason why these can't join the rest of the winchesters and Mauser in my collection.
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