Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? - The Firearms Forum

busykngt · 09-09-2011, 10:20 PM

Does anyone make a Weaver or Picatinny rail for scope mounting on the Marlin 795?
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I'm aware of the DIP Picatinny rail but how does it fit on that skinny dovetail receiver that's on the 795? I see that it says, "Minor fitting may be required"...what does that mean?

It also says to mount the rail with part number towards the muzzle - that's beginning to sound like some kind of friction fit on the rifle's dovetail. (Not to mention the $30 bucks for that rail would cost more than the 3-9x40 Simmons scope I'm trying to put on there!)

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Anybody know of a more economical Weaver Rail mount that's available?

todd51 · 09-09-2011, 11:08 PM

busy, take a look at these Leapers scope base with integral rings. A friend has used them quite successfully on a Marlin 60. Price is sure right.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/leapers-...t-rgpm2pa.html

Juker · 09-10-2011, 07:19 AM

This is the scope I put on my 795 a couple of weeks ago, just a very economical BSA ($20)... Cheaper than the rail you're considering, and will eliminate that particular step --

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=711209

busykngt · 09-10-2011, 07:55 AM

Thanks guys!
Juker - thanks but I already have the scope. I picked it up "used" (it was virtually brand new - still had the plastic sleeve/container it came in) for $20. And I have a set of low rings - but they're the Weaver style rings with the cross bar in them. So I figured if I could find a rail (either Picatinny or Weaver) then that would raise my "low" rings up enough to have the scope's objective (40mm) clear the rear iron sight on the 795.

Todd51 - so with the above explaination, you see why I was looking for just a rail. However, with the price on the mounting you linked to, I may just have to abondon the rings I've got and get that thing. As you said, ya can't go wrong with that price!

marlin795 · 09-10-2011, 07:37 PM

Glad I found this. I was about to buy a scope for mine.

binarybro · 09-10-2011, 10:38 PM

I installed this scope mount on my Marlin 795. It's made by BKL. I'm very happy with it even though it's a little pricey.

http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/BKL_1_...ws_Silver/2892

09-09-2011, 10:20 PM	#1
busykngt Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 38	Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? Does anyone make a Weaver or Picatinny rail for scope mounting on the Marlin 795? -- I'm aware of the DIP Picatinny rail but how does it fit on that skinny dovetail receiver that's on the 795? I see that it says, "Minor fitting may be required"...what does that mean? It also says to mount the rail with part number towards the muzzle - that's beginning to sound like some kind of friction fit on the rifle's dovetail. (Not to mention the $30 bucks for that rail would cost more than the 3-9x40 Simmons scope I'm trying to put on there!) -- Anybody know of a more economical Weaver Rail mount that's available? __________________ Know when to hold 'em...and know when to fold 'em. -->

09-09-2011, 11:08 PM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? busy, take a look at these Leapers scope base with integral rings. A friend has used them quite successfully on a Marlin 60. Price is sure right. http://www.opticsplanet.net/leapers-...t-rgpm2pa.html __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member

09-10-2011, 07:19 AM	#3
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? This is the scope I put on my 795 a couple of weeks ago, just a very economical BSA ($20)... Cheaper than the rail you're considering, and will eliminate that particular step -- http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct...tNumber=711209 __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

09-10-2011, 07:55 AM	#4
busykngt Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 38	Re: Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? Thanks guys! Juker - thanks but I already have the scope. I picked it up "used" (it was virtually brand new - still had the plastic sleeve/container it came in) for $20. And I have a set of low rings - but they're the Weaver style rings with the cross bar in them. So I figured if I could find a rail (either Picatinny or Weaver) then that would raise my "low" rings up enough to have the scope's objective (40mm) clear the rear iron sight on the 795. Todd51 - so with the above explaination, you see why I was looking for just a rail. However, with the price on the mounting you linked to, I may just have to abondon the rings I've got and get that thing. As you said, ya can't go wrong with that price! __________________ Know when to hold 'em...and know when to fold 'em.

09-10-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? Glad I found this. I was about to buy a scope for mine. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

09-10-2011, 10:38 PM	#6
binarybro Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Right now? Home. Central California. Posts: 3	Re: Scope Mounting Rail for the Marlin 795? I installed this scope mount on my Marlin 795. It's made by BKL. I'm very happy with it even though it's a little pricey. http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/BKL_1_...ws_Silver/2892