xkkat wrote:Hi No1 MK3 / Mine is a 1959 made carbine in 243 win It's in near-mint condition and Still in transit I was looking for a Scope mount I would prefer a side mount as I don't want to drill the receiver ring This model has the 2 holes in the left rear flat on the receiver (Its a 38-degree angle so I,m told) and the 2 holes are approx 26 mm centers x 4mm. From my initial inquiries looks like I will have to make a mount > There's plenty in the USA and pretty pricey too! but importing them is a PITA. Redfield-lynx and Leupold also made mounts for this rifle Regards xkkat