tcutlermd Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Does anyone have experience mounting a standard rifle scope on the MR1? I have read that due to the height of the rear factory sight, the scope must be mounted well above the normal sight plane. This would prevent normal cheek weld and stock positioning when sighting through the scope. Is it possible to remove the factory rear sight to allow normal positioning of the scope? Would the integral front ramp sight interfere with the scope's line of sight? TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 The rear sight is attached with two screws and can be removed. It is independent of the rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliomarpc Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 goooooooooooooooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcutlermd Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 Great. Got two answers. One on the forum, one by email. One says the rear sight is easily removed. The other says can't be done. Is there a Benelli employee out there who reads these posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacticalKoala Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 is there a benelli employee out there who reads these posts? the forums are not a conduit to customer service. All customer service questions and concerns should be directed to customer service via phone or email (301-283-6981). Do not post customer service questions in the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 I guess it's not removable if you don't have the right sized hex key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Hi tcutlermd and welcome to the forum. Does the manual have the exploded parts diagram? If it shows two screws being used to secure the rear sight like Tucker mentioned, it would seem like removing them would produce the desired result. I can't see it being unremovable unless it's welded on there. If you don't have the parts breakdown diagram. Numrich may offer it in their schematics section. What kind of scope do you want to mount? Later, Hookster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 http://dailycaller.com/2010/06/14/benelli-mr1-carbine/ The rear sight is adjustable for windage and elevation and is attached to the upper receiver with two hex screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf_00 Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 I have removed mine and put a 3x12x40 Burris scope on mine. It works like a charm. Two star screws hold it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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