Ruger #1V scope mounting

[shell70634]

I just bought a new Ruger #1V in 243. The 2 scope mounting bases are using the 4 holes near the action. There are 2 more threaded holes about 6 inches forward of the front base. They have threaded plugs in them. What mounting system are they for? This is the only #1 I have without the quarter rib.

[rking22]

If memory serves, they are for the external mounts, like Unertl.

[AZ Pete]

I just bought a new Ruger #1V in 243. The 2 scope mounting bases are using the 4 holes near the action. There are 2 more threaded holes about 6 inches forward of the front base. They have threaded plugs in them. What mounting system are they for? This is the only #1 I have without the quarter rib.

Unertl type scope and mount, I believe. Had a 1V 22-250 years ago, and seen to recall that mine had a mount block screwed into that front location


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[Texas by God]

It's for mounting a Scout Scope......

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[country gent]

The back 4 should be for a one piece mount and 2 of the back holes and the 2 fronts are for 2 piece blocks. If memories serves me.

[shell70634]

Thanx for the replies. More curious than anything. Ruger customer service said they were not factory drilled. Distributor has 3 more just like it with 6 tapped holes from the factory. Lost some faith in Ruger.

Shelly

[Texas by God]

Any varmint barreled factory gun of note back then had those same holes. Remington and Winchester did.

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[Chief]

if this pic works here the top and center #1V rifles have mounts on the blocks. The center rifle has a setback ring on the rear. Both rifles using Ruger mediuim rings