Scoping and Optics

Scoping a Mauser can be done in a couple of different ways. From fairly easy to advanced skills required. Which ever way you decide choose a good quality scope for the caliber and range you intend on shooting. A 9x scope is not for 600yard shots and a 16x scope is overkill for 100yard shots.

Click image to see Drill n' Tap jig on Midways site.

Receiver mounting- To mount your scope center over the Receiver the receiver must be drilled and taped for the mounts or scope rail and the bolt handle will have to be forged [ bent down or cut off and a new handle welded on]. Your gunsmith has a jig that is designed to position the rail dead center over the receiver this is not something you should attempt without the proper tools or knowledge as if the holes aren't lined up perfect you don't get a second chance. Another way to archive this without drilling is to use an ATI scout stock which has an upper hand guard that comes back over the receiver to mount the scope to but accuracy suffers with this configuration.

If you are using the military barrel you can buy a mount that lets you replace the rear sites with a scope mount to be used with LER [ long eye relief or pistol scopes ] scopes. Its a fairly easy process and achieves good results but is not as desirable as having the scope mounted over the receiver.