Neat trick to mount BKL rings on a wider than average dovetail rail

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Michael

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I have a Brocock Compatto that I wanted to mount my scope using some BKL single strap rings. The problem was that the dovetail on the Compatto was .595 opposed to my other rifles which measure .465
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Which is when I came across a simple solution:

First - remove the hex screws 
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Second - insert the hex screws into the offset hole on the opposite side. Slowly tighten the hex screw which will push apart the mounting bracket
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Third - slip your scope/rings onto the dovetail rail and then remove the hex screws 
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Fourth - reinsert the hex screws into the original side and tighten
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Voila! - BKL rings now fit on larger dovetail rails
https://imgur.com/ZWf50WR


 
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I'd noticed the "push" holes on my BKL rings, but forgotten about them. Good tip, Michael.

I'd remember them (and though on first seeing them that their purpose was) if/when dismounting the rings - sometimes I have rings that bind up on the dovetail and don't want to loosen up, and nobody likes going at their prized airgun with a mallet; the push holes would work to help break loose stuck ring mounts as well as the purpose posted above.
 
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