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    Posted: June 17 2009 at 11:34pm

I've had a No.4 MkI for a while and I'd like to put a scope on it.  I selected an Accumount scope mount, but now I'm trying to decide what piece of glass to mount and I need help.

I want a scope that's as similaar  to the No. 32 sniper scope as possible (withut breaking the bank).
 
Suggestions?  I'm new here, by the way.  Hello.
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I'm in the process of doing just that.
I have a Hensoldt Fero Z-24 inbound as I type, but it has a rail adaptor that will be neeeded to convert the STANAG 2-bolt fitting to Weaver/PICATINNY so it'll fit on the rifle.
The range drum will need to be re-callibrated to .303 Brit. from the current 7.62 NATO, but I think I can do that with a bit of work at the ranges.
Prices on these even used run about $300.00 in the U.S. but it will be pretty close & will match the other Fero on my SLR.
 
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To approximate look and performance of the No32 scope, try an old Weaver K3 or K 2.5. Regularly available on e-bay or gun broker.
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I had an old steel weaver scope on my "old" enfield. It was a great scope, no doubt about it.
Unfortunately it lacked the external finger operated range & windage knobs though.
The Hensoldt has that feature, so I'm hoping it'll be a near perfect match.
The reticule is very different in the Hensoldt though, so it's a trade off of function in some ways.
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There are a couple here that would work: http://www.kalinkaoptics.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=50

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