Bases/mounts for Musgrave Model 80 - Help!

[JackGB]

I recently bought a Musgrave sporting rifle in .375 H&H. I can't be certain of the model but someone suggested it could be the Model 80, can anyone confirm?

I’m also trying to identify which type of bases/mounts will fit. Again, someone said it should take Winchester Model 70 bases. I’ve had a look online and the bases for the Model 70 seem to have both sets of holes for the front and rear bases 21.9mm apart. Where as mine are 21.9mm at the front and more like 8.7mm at the rear. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[dneaster3]

I’d never heard of Musgrave before this post. Interesting history, and it looks like the reborn company is making nice rifles again.

Regarding the spacing of the scope base mounting holes, they may in fact be the same as the Winchester Model 70… the question is which version?

Or, you could have a one-off, local gunsmith “special”. In that case, or if you can’t find any bases with just the right factory spacing, Talley sells blank bases that can be machined by a gunsmith to fit your rifle, after which you could use their excellent, factory spec rings.

 

[JackGB]

I’d never heard of Musgrave before this post. Interesting history, and it looks like the reborn company is making nice rifles again.

Regarding the spacing of the scope base mounting holes, they may in fact be the same as the Winchester Model 70… the question is which version?

Or, you could have a one-off, local gunsmith “special”. In that case, or if you can’t find any bases with just the right factory spacing, Talley sells blank bases that can be machined by a gunsmith to fit your rifle, after which you could use their excellent, factory spec rings.

Yes - really interesting company and history!

Thanks for the advice. Some good suggestions. Trying to avoid going down the custom route if I can.