I'm having the exact same problem. I've had a BSA Sweet-17 2x7 power scope on my Savage 93R for 22 years. My first 2x7 had an issue with the rubberized coating. It got gooey and started scraping off after 11 years. I sent it back to BSA, and they sent me a new one under their lifetime warranty. 11 years later, the reticle broke loose, rendering the scope junk. So the 2x7 being no longer available, I ordered the 3x9, which came with dovetail (BB-gun) rings, and the tube is around 1" shorter than the 2x7. I'm pulling my hair out, trying to figure out why BSA would design a quality 3x9, heavy scope like they did, and ship it with dovetail rings. BSA scopes are relatively cheap but great quality. Too bad they only give a one year warranty on all their new scopes. Anyway, I'm looking to change out the Weaver block mounts with a full Picatinny rail so I can use my original 2x7 scope rings. I almost went with offset scope mounts, but I think that would really throw off my eye relief. I'm not crazy about how you got yours to fit. My 93R gets used. It's got some dings and wear, but still shoots 1/4" group at 100 yards. I have at least 2,000 rounds through it.. I bought my wife the 93RSS eight years ago and put a BSA 2X7 on it too, and she loves it!!.. Note:. The SS heavy barrel takes at least 100 rounds to break it in. It now also shoots 1/4" groups at 100 yards using Hornady .17HMR ballistic tip bullets. I've hit many groundhogs at or past 100 yards, and they literally explode. I've also taken many skunks, several coyotes, and raccoons. My best shot was on a small skunk at 144 yards, at night, traveling through tall grass, lit up with a spotlight. After it got my dog a couple of times, I had enough. I have a great way to get skunk out of a dog, too. Thanks for your video.
Won't work, if I could find one. It would cover the ejection port. Not much room to work with on this little rifle. Finding new bases is next to impossible. That was my first attempt to correct the problem, but nobody carries them.
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I'm binging you at work today, Buddy. Trying to catch up. Can't make many comments. Keep up the great work.🤠
You do what you need to do, Brother. Lord knows that I've been behind on many of my friend's videos, myself.
I'm having the exact same
problem. I've had a BSA Sweet-17 2x7 power scope on my Savage 93R for 22 years. My first 2x7 had an issue with the rubberized coating. It got gooey and started scraping off after 11 years. I sent it back to BSA, and they sent me a new one under their lifetime warranty. 11 years later, the reticle broke loose, rendering the scope junk. So the 2x7 being no longer available, I ordered the 3x9, which came with dovetail (BB-gun) rings, and the tube is around 1" shorter than the 2x7. I'm pulling my hair out, trying to figure out why BSA would design a quality 3x9, heavy scope like they did, and ship it with dovetail rings. BSA scopes are relatively cheap but great quality. Too bad they only give a one year warranty on all their new scopes. Anyway, I'm looking to change out the Weaver block mounts with a full Picatinny rail so I can use my original 2x7 scope rings. I almost went with offset scope mounts, but I think that would really throw off my eye relief. I'm not crazy about how you got yours to fit. My 93R gets used. It's got some dings and wear, but still shoots 1/4" group at 100 yards. I have at least 2,000 rounds through it.. I bought my wife the 93RSS eight years ago and put a BSA 2X7 on it too, and she loves it!!..
Note:. The SS heavy barrel takes at least 100 rounds to break it in. It now also shoots 1/4" groups at 100 yards using Hornady .17HMR ballistic tip bullets. I've hit many groundhogs at or past 100 yards, and they literally explode. I've also taken many skunks, several coyotes, and raccoons. My best shot was on a small skunk at 144 yards, at night, traveling through tall grass, lit up with a spotlight. After it got my dog a couple of times, I had enough. I have a great way to get skunk out of a dog, too.
Thanks for your video.
I'm trying to mount this scope on the same rifle and It's kicking my ass. I've tried 2 different mounts and nothing is working
I ended up getting an EGW mount, and it worked... until my rifle fell over and damaged the scope.
@@Jerry-dk8se that sucks good thing these scopes are cheap
@@richardbranton2780 I'll send it back to BSA and see if their warranty works? 🤔
Things don't always go smoothly but eventually it gets worked out. Good luck. Mike.
I was lucky to find the rings in my little town! 🥳
Mornin Brother! Hope you have a Great day. Glad you found something that works for your rifle.
Big truck broke down last night... again 😡I still need to find some medium rings
You probably can get a picatinny rail for that rifle. I got one for my Mossberg 556 which took care of all my scope mounting issues.
Full picatinny rail would cover the ejection port. But any other bases are next to impossible to find. I'll work with what I have.
Thanks for the suggestion of the EGW mount, Andy! 👍🇺🇸
Very nice, good info
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A full length mount should work .
Won't work, if I could find one. It would cover the ejection port. Not much room to work with on this little rifle.
Finding new bases is next to impossible. That was my first attempt to correct the problem, but nobody carries them.
@@Jerry-dk8se I put a rail on my 93R17, no problems. Think it's an EGW.
My 93r17 came with a picatinny rail from savage, you should be able to get them
So I'm guessing duct tape didn't work? Good luck!
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