Installing a Holographic Sight Question

[brstevns]

Not wanting to drill and a tap a older model Savage 99, Could I just use a rear base where it is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight and use a Holographic sight on this base?

[skeettx]

If you are talking the tang sight holes on the tang of the receiver, then should be doable but
the sight will be close to the eye

[brstevns]

Has anyone tried this ? How did it work out ?

[bdicki]

I mounted a reflex sight using a dovetail adapter on my G20 and have put a bunch of full power Underwood ammo through it with no issues.

[brstevns]

Is there a rear base that works on the holes designed for the tang sight of a older 99 savage. Was thinking spacing might be different then if the holes were drilled later by a smith for scope bases.
Maybe someone could measure the hole spacing on the holes for tang sight and let me know.

Before someone asks I do not yet have the Savage 99 in my procession to do so myself.