what scope mount bases are these ?

[JeffB1961]

these came on the optima i was given , they're for a 1 inch tube . i asked Steve but he doesn't remember and thinks they came with the gun as a scoped package . they seem fine and i have no issues with them . however i keep looking at new scopes and most of what i'm interested in have 30mm tubes . i'm reluctant to change the bases because when i took off the metal tube thingy that holds the cleaning rod that screw broke off . no biggie since i was gonna leave it off anyhow and keep a range rod with me . but if one of these base screws breaks off i'll have to pay someone to fix it . anyhow i cant find pics of these bases online , but if i could find 30mm rings to fit them that would make life much easier if i decide i do want a different scope .

there's 2 holes in each base and the hex bolt goes through the hole and threads/tightens up with threads on the other side of the mount squeezing the sides of the mount to the base .

thanks , jeff

 

[sheriffjohn]

No clue as to what mounts, but be aware many who mount scopes use Loc-Tite (or similar) adhesive to ensure the mounts remain secure to barrel or receiver. Gunsmiths on here might be helpful at this point.

 

[edmehlig]

If Weaver style base are mounted on the rifle, you can just get 30mm weaver rings yo fit. I wouldn’t go higher than medium high rings. Me personally I like low rings even with 30mm scopes.

 

[GM54-120]

Probably old DuraSight bases/rings. CVA branded but made by DuraSight IIRC

Base and style looks a lot like these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353030024952

 

[JeffB1961]

i went to H&Y in richlands and trader jerrys in pounding mill and showed them pics , one guy thought it might be a discontinued lepould mount and that no rings are available in any size for them . both places had 2 piece bases they said would fit and that they would take off the old ones and put the new ones on torqued with Loctite if i buy their bases . one was 15ish and the other 20ish for the bases .

 

[GM54-120]

Pretty sure Warnes still makes steel 2 piece bases for CVA and they are pretty cheap
https://muzzle-loaders.com/products/warne-cva-scope-bases-2-piece-steel

 

[JeffB1961]

Probably old DuraSight bases/rings. CVA branded but made by DuraSight IIRC

Base and style looks a lot like these
https://www.ebay.com/itm/353030024952

YES ! that's them !
U Da Man GM

EGW dropped their price for the pic rail to $41.58 (29.99 +10 S&H + tax)
https://www.egwguns.com/cva-inline-accura-muzzleloader-picatinny-rail46600 is supposed to fit my 2003 optima .



i'm gonna call my local shops tomorrow and see if one of them can order it because each told me if i buy bases from them they'll take off the current ones and torque/loctite the new base(s) for free .
BTW ..... does a 2 piece base vs a one piece rail have any advantage over each other ?
just my opinion but i think a rail looks better on rifles .....

 

[GM54-120]

Rail has more flexible mounting points but im not a fan of the EGW because its extruded 6061 and they dont offer a heavy duty rail for them.