Ruger No. 3 quarter rib

[p_ham]

I was commissioned to make an optic mount for a No.3. There are only 2 options on the market and neither are great. Originally it was supposed to be steel weaver style mounts. I'm glad I talked him into this instead. It was a fun project, figuring out how to cut the barrel channel was a good challenge. It's a pretty good fit but I'm still recommending bedding.

 

[noharleyyet]

That's a classy & practical replacement...the nose is 'right'

 

[Salmonchaser]

Oh, I like that!

 

[cahunter805]

That look’s awesome. Very nice.

 

[Rzrbck918]

The chamfer looks really cool. Nicely imagined and executed!

 

[RG300]

You did a fantastic job on the mount, very cool design, Looks complicated to the uninitiated eye...step by step photos really help.
How much does something like that run these days?

 

[p_ham]

You did a fantastic job on the mount, very cool design, Looks complicated to the uninitiated eye...step by step photos really help.
How much does something like that run these days?

I charged $300. I had more time into than that, but I was figuring things out as I went. I'm planning on making more and I think I can cut down machine time by quite a bit.

 

[p_ham]

I had another No. 3 in the shop that I was able to pull measurements from. The intended rifle is at another shop in MN and I was able to confirm measurements with them.

 

[noharleyyet]

Looks great on shortened foreends...

 

[p_ham]

Looks great on shortened foreends...

This is what it's going on. The guy that does my checkering did the stock work.

 

[noharleyyet]

What swaro?

 

[p_ham]

What swaro?

He told me but I don't remember.

 

[Salmonchaser]

Asking for a friend; Would that work on a #1 in say a 300 H&H, to allow the scope to move back a little from the traditional mounts; the front ring butts up to the bell on a VX 5…

 

[p_ham]

Asking for a friend; Would that work on a #1 in say a 300 H&H, to allow the scope to move back a little from the traditional mounts; the front ring butts up to the bell on a VX 5…

One could be made to accommodate that. I'm working on designing a version for the No.1. I have a few examples in the shop right now so I'll be able to make mounts for different barrel contours. Offset rings are also an available choice.

 

[noharleyyet]

Asking for a friend; Would that work on a #1 in say a 300 H&H, to allow the scope to move back a little from the traditional mounts; the front ring butts up to the bell on a VX 5…

30mm tube?

 

[Salmonchaser]

30mm tube?

Yes

 

[noharleyyet]

Yes

I’ve not had luck finding 30mm offset #1 mounts but haven’t searched lately. I like 1” tubes on a #1 though.

 

[Salmonchaser]

I agree on the 1 inch tubes. I like the 2.5 x8 on my lighter #1s. Had the vx 5 left over from a POS Christianson 6.5 I had. It’s not perfect but I didn’t need to buy another scope

 

[std7mag]

I'm seeing a HAAS VF3 in your future. Lol

I really enjoy spending time on the Bridgeport at work.
I'd almost do it for free.

Don't tell my work that!!! Lol

 

[RG300]

I charged $300. I had more time into than that, but I was figuring things out as I went. I'm planning on making more and I think I can cut down machine time by quite a bit.

Not bad for a Custom mount like that, there is probably a good size market for that among competition shooters & maybe safari guys....Kudos to you once again & Best of luck to you fine sir.