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Title: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on March 31, 2018, 06:27:44 PM
Just got the Mac-1 scope mount and had a old pistol scope for a pistol I have sold, made it a scout scope. Positive with the 108 is that I don’t have to take off the sights.  I can take off the scope and the open sight is still above the rail. These mounts are the best no question, makes the other mounts look like a joke.

(https://i.imgur.com/xrdKStZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: TerryM on March 31, 2018, 06:34:35 PM
  Nice gun, scope and mount.  Now you can see what that old girl can really do!
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: A.K.A. Tommy Boy on April 01, 2018, 12:29:19 AM
Very Nice Steve !        I just received one of those Mac 1mounts,  Friday and put it on the 1979 Silver streak.   I am still waiting for the long eye relief scope that I have ordered and a silver reflex open sight.                Best Wishes - Tom
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: FamilyMan811 on April 01, 2018, 01:22:54 AM
Just got the Mac-1 scope mount and had a old pistol scope for a pistol I have sold, made it a scout scope. Positive with the 108 is that I don’t have to take off the sights.  I can take off the scope and the open sight is still above the rail. These mounts are the best no question, makes the other mounts look like a joke.

(https://i.imgur.com/xrdKStZ.jpg)

Nice set up! I like that Leupold! I am going to have to get my hands on one of those mounts!
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on April 01, 2018, 03:30:59 PM
I took the above configuration out today and it hit low, as usual. Lol.  I got some aluminum sheets I had from other projects and made a shim for the back rings.   Below is my new spacing and I’m zeroed in!!

(https://i.imgur.com/Y9K5EVp.jpg)
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: FamilyMan811 on April 01, 2018, 04:54:53 PM
I took the above configuration out today and it hit low, as usual. Lol.  I got some aluminum sheets I had from other projects and made a shim for the back rings.   Below is my new spacing and I’m zeroed in!!

(https://i.imgur.com/76u1Chq.jpg)


 If you're anything like me this might blow you away but it did work for me...

Every configuration I tried on my sharidan was hitting High and I could not adjust any lower the opposite problem...

I see you have your rings configured the same way that I did.. I simply flipped my rings so that the screw side was on the left instead of the right..

 I then re centered my scopes adjustments.. Just by hand I turned one way until it stopped ..I counted how many half turns it to look  To run out of adjustment going the other way.. And I done brought it back to the center point..

 After that every mounted the scope with the screw side of the rings on the left and I was able to adjust perfectly.
This struck me as extremely odd since I've always had this crew side of my rings on the right side of the gun..
I cannot guarantee it will work for you but if you get tired of trying to shim it's worth a shot. My .02

 I hope it wasn't too hard to understand.
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on April 01, 2018, 05:02:51 PM
I took the above configuration out today and it hit low, as usual. Lol.  I got some aluminum sheets I had from other projects and made a shim for the back rings.   Below is my new spacing and I’m zeroed in!!

(https://i.imgur.com/76u1Chq.jpg)


 If you're anything like me this might blow you away but it did work for me...

Every configuration I tried on my sharidan was hitting High and I could not adjust any lower the opposite problem...

I see you have your rings configured the same way that I did.. I simply flipped my rings so that the screw side was on the left instead of the right..

 I then re centered my scopes adjustments.. Just by hand I turned one way until it stopped ..I counted how many half turns it to look  To run out of adjustment going the other way.. And I done brought it back to the center point..

 After that every mounted the scope with the screw side of the rings on the left and I was able to adjust perfectly.
This struck me as extremely odd since I've always had this crew side of my rings on the right side of the gun..
I cannot guarantee it will work for you but if you get tired of trying to shim it's worth a shot. My .02

 I hope it wasn't too hard to understand.

I think centering a scope is half voodoo?  I screwed around with so many things then finally one thing works and I leave it alone! Lol
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: TerryM on April 01, 2018, 05:13:31 PM
  I guess the airgun gods must find favor with me, I've never had an actual problem zeroing a scope.
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on April 02, 2018, 07:07:53 PM
There is one Mac-1 Crosman Mount left on his site,  I bought my second one yesterday and it’s on its way.  He sold 9 in the last week since we started talking about them.  Lol
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: TerryM on April 02, 2018, 07:54:05 PM
  Yea, I decided I better snag a couple myself.   ;D
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on April 03, 2018, 12:06:08 PM
  Yea, I decided I better snag a couple myself.   ;D

Not sure their time frame on getting more, given the original maker passed away?  Looks like they have plenty if I get a Sheridan this year.
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: Habanero69er on April 03, 2018, 08:10:49 PM
Better grab one of those Benjamin/Sheridan mounts Steve, just in case.   ;)
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on April 03, 2018, 09:15:36 PM
Better grab one of those Benjamin/Sheridan mounts Steve, just in case.   ;)

They just don’t seem to be selling? And then what would I do for a Avatar? 8)
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: TerryM on April 04, 2018, 10:35:13 PM
  Just got my Mac1 vintage Crosman scope mounts.  Very nice, quality stuff.  I've been consistently pleased with his products.  I got an adapter to fill paintball tanks from my 20 pounder from him, also a tube extension to convert one of my 180s to bulk fill, and an adjustable piston for my Sheridan.  Top shelf equipment, all.
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: Horatio on April 05, 2018, 12:07:16 AM
  Just got my Mac1 vintage Crosman scope mounts.  Very nice, quality stuff.  I've been consistently pleased with his products.  I got an adapter to fill paintball tanks from my 20 pounder from him, also a tube extension to convert one of my 180s to bulk fill, and an adjustable piston for my Sheridan.  Top shelf equipment, all.

I just stopped by his shop on the way home from work to get a 392 steroided. Tims a good guy. He also has a couple of friendly dogs at the shop.
Title: Re: Scout Scope configuration with Mac-1 scope mount
Post by: 45flint on April 05, 2018, 05:54:19 AM
Did he always have these mounts for Crosman?  I just don’t remember seeing them before when I was first looking for alternatives?