The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
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Customer ratings for S&K RUGER® MINI-14® 181 & UP SERIES (WEAVER)
Number of ratings: 15
From brownells.com: 15
Average rating: 3.7
S&K M-1 Carbine mount(30/08/2010)
Very easy to install, simply remove rear sight and replace w/mount. No alterations to rifle; replace rear sight any time you are ready. Great product!
Well made base(06/11/2013)
I have a Universal commercial M1 carbine which are a little different than the military versions. The base fit, but required a small amount of clearance grinding with a dermal tool to clear the bolt handle, also needed file the piece that slides into the dove tail. I needed to contact S&K, they were great. If you are capable of the above work I recommend this base, it transforms the capabilities of this weapon.
Requires Bridge(12/11/2010)
Customer wanted a scope mount for sporterized MK3. Called and was told this mount should fit with the bridg over the rifle bolt. Well it has to have the bridge. Will have to explor other options.
Total failure of a product.(29/04/2011)
We purchased this to mount a scope to a .308 Ishapore, as the description said this product included parts and instructions to do just that. Not only was that incorrect --no reference to the Ishapore in the instructions and the parts did not fit-- but the parts that were included were USED.
Busted on first shot(18/12/2011)
I bought this for my Ishapore 2A. I installed according to the directions and the rear tab that goes behind the stripper clip bridge snapped off under the recoil of the first shot. It seems like I got a bad mount, because it sheared off cleanly as if there were already damage to that area. I am awaiting a reply from Brownells and hoping they live up to their reputation.
One thing they don't tell you is you can't remove your bolt with the mount installed without removing material from your bolt head. Also you have to mill out your stock for the forward band.
2 stars because it broke, but it's the only option besides a drill and tap.
DRILL & TAP IS NECESSARY(29/03/2013)
The mount shown must be the first brand of mount I tried that flew off with inital firing and scope, rings, and mount altogether landed on concrete dinging up scope. It had set screws to be used in combo with Locktite on the threads: NOT a solid installation! It would have been with drilling & tapping. The next brand of mount used a ring clamp around barrel to secure front of mount but back tang broke off in the same exact manner as described by another reviewer. Required drill & tap job to solidify back end (by gunsmith) and now is VERY solid.
Confusing!(12/12/2014)
The mounts themselves get 5 stars ( 794001100 ), the first picture gets 1 star because it's showing two different style mounts. The top one is for the S&K mount with integral rings...the other shows the Weaver-style scope base (the bottom mount). That is very confusing for those who aren't aware there are two different mounts showing.
I own both mounts and they are easy to install and use...although they are side mounts...not in-line with the bore.
Nice Product(13/06/2012)
This mount is very nice since it replaces the rear sight so you can put on any rifle scope you want without drilling and tapping. Takes about two minutes to install. Just a note, the special nut has groves are supposed to match the groves of the mount when installed. This was not quite as clear with the instructions included. Once it's on, it stays on solid.
Great Mount(10/06/2016)
Best used on a receiver that is NOT expedient, otherwise you may have to grind the nut for the bolt head to clear for removal. I know. I first used on an expedient mk1, but moved it to my irish mk2. It's extremely solid and I've found it a great add on that allows me to shoot with these old eyes. I have a nice strap on leather cheek riser that aligns my eye perfectly. I'm shooting a very nice condition irish, so it's nice that I haven't had to work any permanent mod, and I can return the rifle to original config - got the rear leaf parts in a zip lock clearly labeled and safe that way.
instamount 1917(25/02/2014)
great mount but it needed some sanding to fit my 1918 eddystone.
grts
jo
Didn't read Q&A (11/03/2018)
I didn't read the Q&A before ordering, just the item description. Unfortunately both the P17 I have, had their rear sights completely removed. There is nothing to attach this to at the rear, nothing to re use. It is a clever mount and appears to be a high quality item milled from one piece. I would have loved to use it. It's a shame there isn't a second slotted screw hole in the top, something that would work with a variety of screw hole locations on modified rifles.
I highly recommend this product!(21/10/2013)
This product is very simple and very strong. Your scope will sit very low to your gun (thats what you want) . I have tried every other scope mount on the market for this gun (rugar mini 14 model 181 )and this is by far the best!! Strong,simple and unlike other scope mounts for this gun, your scope will sit very low to your gun. Very pleased!
Works great.(01/04/2011)
I looked for a long time for something to work on my 180 series. I bought one of these 2-3 years ago when they first came out. It works great and it dose not hurt the rifle at all. You can put the original sights back on whenever you want. I'm very happy with mine.
2270-180 SERIES MINI-14 Mount(27/02/2012)
The mounting system for the series 180 mini-14 is supurb however; the ejection of the fired cases hit the scope on exiting. A deflector of some sort would be required. 20 rounds fired have caused damage to my scope on the windage adjustment cover and the underside of the scope.
Suggestion to shells hitting scope(08/11/2012)
I no longer have mine but has anyone tried to buy the scope rings that have a riser and do not mount low.. this should allow the upward travel of the empty shell to pop out without hitting your scope. I have seen some it did not help though so you have to try it or watch the shell on ejection before you buy the riser scope rings!
Product no.: 794001014 S&K RUGER® MINI-14® 181 & UP SERIES (WEAVER) Mfr Part: 2270 The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
No major alteration is needed for the firearm; no drilling or tapping required.
Insta-Mount is easy to install and remove, ensuring handsome ruggedness and guaranteed to hold zero.
Compatible with Ruger Mini-14 181 series and up, the base is designed for Weaver-style rings and made of black aluminum.
Attributes
Colour:
Black
Make:
Ruger
Material:
Aluminum
Model:
Mini-14
Number of Bases:
1-Piece
Style:
Weaver-Style Bases
Delivery weight: 0.068kgShipping height: 20mmShipping width: 94mmShipping length: 163mm
Item details
Made in USA
Product no.: 794001017 S&K 1917 ENFIELD P14 OR P17 (WEAVER) Mfr Part: 1270 The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
No major alteration is needed to mount the scope on ex-military rifles, avoiding drilling or tapping.
The S&K Insta-Mount can be installed by the user, is guaranteed to hold zero, and offers rugged aesthetics.
It's designed for the Enfield Pattern 1917, comes in Weaver-style bases, and is made of black aluminum.
Attributes
Colour:
Black
Make:
Enfield
Material:
Aluminum
Model:
Pattern 1917
Number of Bases:
1-Piece
Style:
Weaver-Style Bases
Delivery weight: 0.068kgShipping height: 8mmShipping width: 66mmShipping length: 117mm
Item details
Made in USA
Product no.: 794001045 S&K LEE ENFIELD 4&5 (WEAVER) Mfr Part: 1170 The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
No major alteration to the firearm is needed, as there's no drilling or tapping required.
The S&K Insta-Mount can be easily installed by the user and is guaranteed to hold zero.
Designed for SMLE models No. 4 Mk. I and No. 5 Mk. I, the mount is available in Weaver-style bases and is made of black aluminum.
Attributes
Colour:
Black
Make:
SMLE
Material:
Aluminum
Model:
No. 4 Mk. I,No. 5 Mk. I
Number of Bases:
1-Piece
Style:
Weaver-Style Bases
Delivery weight: 0.045kgShipping height: 15mmShipping width: 69mmShipping length: 119mm
Item details
Made in USA
Product no.: 794001100 S&K M-1 GARAND (WEAVER) Mfr Part: 1870B The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
No major alteration to the firearm, no drilling or tapping required.
Insta-Mounts guarantee to hold zero and offer unmatched versatility.
Easy to remove and reinstall, with a rugged and handsome appearance.
Attributes
Colour:
Black
Make:
Springfield
Material:
Aluminum
Model:
M1 Garand
Number of Bases:
1-Piece
Style:
Weaver-Style Bases
Delivery weight: 0.136kgShipping height: 30mmShipping width: 74mmShipping length: 150mm
Item details
Made in USA
Product no.: 794001111 S&K LEE ENFIELD #7, #1, #3 & JUNGLE CARBINE (WEAVER) Mfr Part: 1370 The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
No major alteration needed for the rifle, as there's no drilling or tapping required.
Insta-Mounts are easy to install and remove, ensuring handsome ruggedness and guaranteed zero hold.
The scope base is designed specifically for SMLE models, made of black aluminum, and comes in Weaver-style.
Attributes
Colour:
Black
Make:
SMLE
Material:
Aluminum
Model:
No. 1 Mk. III
Number of Bases:
1-Piece
Style:
Weaver-Style Bases
Delivery weight: 0.113kgShipping height: 10mmShipping width: 91mmShipping length: 140mm
Item details
Made in USA
Product no.: 794001130 S&K M1 CARBINE (WEAVER) Mfr Part: 1070 The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
The BEST WAY to mount a scope on your ex-military rifle. WHY? No major alteration to your valuable firearm No drilling or tapping of the ultra hard receiver Do the work yourself Handsome ruggedness Guaranteed to hold zero Unmatched versatility Can be removed and/or reinstalled easily S&K Insta-Mounts are available in both S&K style (which include 1" Low Matte Rings) and Weaver rings style (Rings not included, base only).
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Customer ratings for S&K RUGER® MINI-14® 181 & UP SERIES (WEAVER)
Number of ratings: 15
From brownells.com: 15
Average rating: 3.7
S&K M-1 Carbine mount(30/08/2010)
Very easy to install, simply remove rear sight and replace w/mount. No alterations to rifle; replace rear sight any time you are ready. Great product!
Well made base(06/11/2013)
I have a Universal commercial M1 carbine which are a little different than the military versions. The base fit, but required a small amount of clearance grinding with a dermal tool to clear the bolt handle, also needed file the piece that slides into the dove tail. I needed to contact S&K, they were great. If you are capable of the above work I recommend this base, it transforms the capabilities of this weapon.
Requires Bridge(12/11/2010)
Customer wanted a scope mount for sporterized MK3. Called and was told this mount should fit with the bridg over the rifle bolt. Well it has to have the bridge. Will have to explor other options.
Total failure of a product.(29/04/2011)
We purchased this to mount a scope to a .308 Ishapore, as the description said this product included parts and instructions to do just that. Not only was that incorrect --no reference to the Ishapore in the instructions and the parts did not fit-- but the parts that were included were USED.
Busted on first shot(18/12/2011)
I bought this for my Ishapore 2A. I installed according to the directions and the rear tab that goes behind the stripper clip bridge snapped off under the recoil of the first shot. It seems like I got a bad mount, because it sheared off cleanly as if there were already damage to that area. I am awaiting a reply from Brownells and hoping they live up to their reputation.
One thing they don't tell you is you can't remove your bolt with the mount installed without removing material from your bolt head. Also you have to mill out your stock for the forward band.
2 stars because it broke, but it's the only option besides a drill and tap.
DRILL & TAP IS NECESSARY(29/03/2013)
The mount shown must be the first brand of mount I tried that flew off with inital firing and scope, rings, and mount altogether landed on concrete dinging up scope. It had set screws to be used in combo with Locktite on the threads: NOT a solid installation! It would have been with drilling & tapping. The next brand of mount used a ring clamp around barrel to secure front of mount but back tang broke off in the same exact manner as described by another reviewer. Required drill & tap job to solidify back end (by gunsmith) and now is VERY solid.
Confusing!(12/12/2014)
The mounts themselves get 5 stars ( 794001100 ), the first picture gets 1 star because it's showing two different style mounts. The top one is for the S&K mount with integral rings...the other shows the Weaver-style scope base (the bottom mount). That is very confusing for those who aren't aware there are two different mounts showing.
I own both mounts and they are easy to install and use...although they are side mounts...not in-line with the bore.
Nice Product(13/06/2012)
This mount is very nice since it replaces the rear sight so you can put on any rifle scope you want without drilling and tapping. Takes about two minutes to install. Just a note, the special nut has groves are supposed to match the groves of the mount when installed. This was not quite as clear with the instructions included. Once it's on, it stays on solid.
Great Mount(10/06/2016)
Best used on a receiver that is NOT expedient, otherwise you may have to grind the nut for the bolt head to clear for removal. I know. I first used on an expedient mk1, but moved it to my irish mk2. It's extremely solid and I've found it a great add on that allows me to shoot with these old eyes. I have a nice strap on leather cheek riser that aligns my eye perfectly. I'm shooting a very nice condition irish, so it's nice that I haven't had to work any permanent mod, and I can return the rifle to original config - got the rear leaf parts in a zip lock clearly labeled and safe that way.
instamount 1917(25/02/2014)
great mount but it needed some sanding to fit my 1918 eddystone.
grts
jo
Didn't read Q&A (11/03/2018)
I didn't read the Q&A before ordering, just the item description. Unfortunately both the P17 I have, had their rear sights completely removed. There is nothing to attach this to at the rear, nothing to re use. It is a clever mount and appears to be a high quality item milled from one piece. I would have loved to use it. It's a shame there isn't a second slotted screw hole in the top, something that would work with a variety of screw hole locations on modified rifles.
I highly recommend this product!(21/10/2013)
This product is very simple and very strong. Your scope will sit very low to your gun (thats what you want) . I have tried every other scope mount on the market for this gun (rugar mini 14 model 181 )and this is by far the best!! Strong,simple and unlike other scope mounts for this gun, your scope will sit very low to your gun. Very pleased!
Works great.(01/04/2011)
I looked for a long time for something to work on my 180 series. I bought one of these 2-3 years ago when they first came out. It works great and it dose not hurt the rifle at all. You can put the original sights back on whenever you want. I'm very happy with mine.
2270-180 SERIES MINI-14 Mount(27/02/2012)
The mounting system for the series 180 mini-14 is supurb however; the ejection of the fired cases hit the scope on exiting. A deflector of some sort would be required. 20 rounds fired have caused damage to my scope on the windage adjustment cover and the underside of the scope.
Suggestion to shells hitting scope(08/11/2012)
I no longer have mine but has anyone tried to buy the scope rings that have a riser and do not mount low.. this should allow the upward travel of the empty shell to pop out without hitting your scope. I have seen some it did not help though so you have to try it or watch the shell on ejection before you buy the riser scope rings!