How to install picante/weaver rail on 995

Discussion in 'Hi-Point Carbines' started by Mordecai, Dec 13, 2007.

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  1. Dec 13, 2007 #1
    Mordecai

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  3. Dec 13, 2007 #2
    Ridge

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    I picked up a Weaver rail at Gander Mtn. for $10...it came with screws, but they would have required retapping the 995's bolt carrier...instead I used two of the old iron sight screws to attach them and they've held tight since!

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    Ridge, Dec 13, 2007
    Ridge, Dec 13, 2007

  5. Dec 13, 2007 #3
    Bushman98

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    Dont want to sound like a jerk but its "picatinny" not picante... like a jalapeno. Also, since no one make a custom one for the 995, what ever you buy you will probably have to transfer holes and drill and countersink.
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2007 #4
    Mordecai

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    My bad, it was late, and I was just sounding it out, lol.

    @Ridge - So using the old iron sight bolts, it just bolts right in place?
     
    Mordecai, Dec 14, 2007
    Mordecai, Dec 14, 2007
  7. Dec 14, 2007 #5
    Ridge

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    Mine did...I unbolted the reciever cover and took it with me to Gander Mtn and tried to match it up as close as possible...I dont recall the exact piece number, thought it ended with 3A...it does arc up a little bit because of the forward most hole being risen up, but its not a big deal...still holds tight...
     
    Ridge, Dec 14, 2007
    Ridge, Dec 14, 2007
  8. Dec 15, 2007 #6
    Mordecai

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    Good you possibly get the item number off of it somehow, or would that require disassembly?
     
    Mordecai, Dec 15, 2007
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  9. Dec 16, 2007 #7
    Ridge

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    I would need to take it off the shroud...no big deal, but its over at a friend's house...Im sure I still have the bag somewhere, let me try to find that...
     
    Ridge, Dec 16, 2007
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  10. Dec 16, 2007 #8
    z71silverado98

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    LMAO I was picturing a jar of Pace Picante attached to a 995
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2007 #9
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  12. Dec 17, 2007 #10
    Mordecai

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  13. Dec 17, 2007 #11
    dispatch55126

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    You'll have to tell me how the quality is. I may buy one as well.
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2007 #12
    Mordecai

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    any luck on the mount number?, the scope came in today, but it only had a picatinny rail mount, not a weaver mount...
     
    Mordecai, Dec 19, 2007
    Mordecai, Dec 19, 2007
  15. Dec 19, 2007 #13
    Ridge

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    Sorry, the number wasnt on the rail like I hoped...here is a pic of the rail though, for reference...

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    Im using holes 2 and 4 (from the front of the bolt shroud) to mount it, using 2 of the shorter screws from the iron sights...

    For a flat install, you COULD cut off the forward-most block on there, or find another one that will fit...I just grabbed that particular rail because it was the first I found that lined up with the mounts...
     
    Ridge, Dec 19, 2007
    Ridge, Dec 19, 2007
  16. Dec 19, 2007 #14
    Mordecai

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    Would it be possible to drill a rail that was the right length?

    Also, does Hi-Point not make a scope mount?
     
    Mordecai, Dec 19, 2007
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  17. Dec 19, 2007 #15
    Ridge

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    Hi Point 995s DO come with their own rail mount, but mine did not include it...
     
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    Ridge, Dec 19, 2007
  18. Dec 19, 2007 #16
    Mordecai

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    Is it a weaver style mount?

    If so, when I send mine in, I'll ask for it, lol.
     
    Mordecai, Dec 19, 2007
    Mordecai, Dec 19, 2007
  19. Dec 20, 2007 #17
    Ridge

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    I believe so...
     
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  20. Dec 20, 2007 #18
    waltham41

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    Yes they have one that comes with the Hi Point carbines from the factory. Very easy to install and will fit practically any scope
     
    waltham41, Dec 20, 2007
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  21. Dec 20, 2007 #19
    Mordecai

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    then I'll just do that instead of buying one.
     
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  22. Dec 22, 2007 #20
    SCREAMIII2007

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    http://cgi.ebay.com/GUARDER-G36C-Pi...371549QQihZ017QQcategoryZ106974QQcmdZViewItem
    Don't be fooled because this is for an airsoft rifle.
    It can handle the recoil easily,it is made of aluminun and comes with the screws to mount it.
    you will have to find nuts and lockwashers,metric.
    I had to drill out the holes in the reciever cover to get them to fit.
    Your only going to use two of the orginal holes.
    You get two,so you can mount the other one on the bottom of the forend for a bipod,which by the way is my next project.
    Here are more options,
    http://search.stores.ebay.com/eHobb...QfsopZ1QQfsubZ2928125QQsaselZ56665468QQsofpZ0

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    SCREAMIII2007, Dec 22, 2007
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