30.30 scope mount issues.. good one.

[ohhchhittt]

ok i have a old stevens 30.30. it is bolt action and ejects the shells from the top. it was my grand fathers and he past so i want to keep it in good shape as well as use it. i want to put a scope on it but it has no holes, has no screws to come out on top. and when i eject the shells they come out the top. now i was thinking of a way to mount the mounts but with this bolt action the entire top of the gun moves. so it would be like my scope moves as well. i have one spot in front of the bolt that does not move but its not very big like just enough for one mount. do they make a mount that could hover and only screw to that part. do they make a mount that i can maybe mount only on the side and just have my scope on the side of the gun. if you need more info i can try. but i would really like to scope this gun if you could help. thanks

[RMc]

Check out the Weaver one piece side mount for Savage 340 (several other model variations are listed also) You may have to have the reciever drilled and tapped.

http://www.weaveroptics.com/mountcharts/default.aspx

[backwoodsman]

A forward mounted pistol scope would work well too. "Scout rifle" is what the gunmakers call it. Handy for quick shots and general woods loafing. Good luck