ROSSI PUMA SCOPE OR TANG ?

[hoosier44]

Anyone ever try a scout scope on the M92 Puma? I acquired one in 44 a couple years ago in a trade, and would like to scope it for deer. Can't seem to find a scope mount for the rear dovetail.
This gun is stainless octagon. A tang is a consideration, but they are pretty pricey.

Maybe I should trade it for a turnbolt Ruger 77/44 or go back to the trusty 'ol 1964 Deerslayer.

thanks for the input

 

[bigmedicine]

IIRC, Legacy sold a "scout mount" that you could put on their brand of the M92. I was pretty close to doing it until I was shamed by my dad You can get a gunsmith to drill and tap the side and put a decent peep sight on it, too. I went with a green fiber optic front and a Williams rear. I don't know if you have tried a good peep sight before, but it really is amazing how well they work. For the type of deer hunting I do, I certainly am not limited by the sighting system.

To be honest, if you want the easiest and least-labor intensive platform, consider the Marlin 1894 in 44 mag - very easy to put a scope on one of those.

Good luck with whatever you do!

 

[snapping turtle]

I am a firm believer it the scout scope concept.

I used the leopold scout scope on a XS sight system scout mount. . Skinner low pro backup peep and fiber optic front sight. 1894 Marlin limited.

Get the puma scout mount and a good scout scope. The other one I have heard of for cheap is a nc-star version in 2-7 for like 50-70 dollars. I have not used that scope but have heard good reviews as a way to do it cheap.

A scout scope is not for everybody. It is a love it or hate it almost instantly. Both eyes open quick target acquired and fire, Very quick on moving deer. Not a target scope.

 

[45-70]

I'm a fan of the tang sight. I put a Marbles Improved tang sight on my Rossi 92 and love it.

Brownell's part numbers

Rossi 1892, 65
Sight 579-000-167 Screw set 579-000-101

You'll also need a 10-32 tap set for the screws

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Even with my tired old eyes they work great and besides that, they just look good on a lever. Never could bring myself to put a scope on one.