Hi, I've got an authentic SVT-40 sniper rifle and I'm trying to find a scope mount that won't damage the notch. I've read here and elsewhere that most repros have the pin too high and it will damage the notch in the receiver if fired. I'd like to be able to shoot the gun without damaging it, obviously, so does anyone have experience with brands that definitely work without damaging the notch? This site recommends "finnbear" or Ukranian ones made in Izyum, has anyone here actually tried them?
I don't think you will find Izyum mount in North America, they are rarely seen on EU auction, never saw them overseas. You need to look at Ebay, Gunbroker, Gunboards sales, I think I saw 10+ Finnbear mount (mainly advertised as original) alone or as a part of the lot with SVT-40 for past 1-1,5 year
Ok, I will keep watching Ebay and Gunbroker. I joined gunboards but I can't figure out if they have a trading board or not. Their terms of use say no WTB or WTS except on the trading boards, but then when I look at the forum list there's no trading boards (well, I do see one under Japanese firearms). Do they actually have them and I just can't find them?