Buehler Micro-Dial Scope Base - Any experiences to share?

[cash_tx]

This evening I was digging through some boxes of old gun parts that my dad left behind, and found this Buehler scope base. Based on some quick Internet research, it appears to be called a Micro-Dial base and the code "HVU" indicates it is for a "HVA or S.R. Mauser". I assume that HVA means a Husqvarna, but I'm not sure what "S.R. Mauser" refers to. I found a few for sale online, and it looks like there is supposed to be an adjustment wrench for the micro-dial; but I don't see it in the box. Does anyone have any experience with these, and how well do they work?

 

[jpr9954]

S. R. would stand for small ring Mauser such as in the Swedish Mauser or 1896 Mauser.

 

[Ray B]

I have one on one of my rifles. the wrench isn't needed to adjust. the windage works like a standard Buehler, Redfield, Leupold where the screw on the side is turned in the direction impact is desired, then the other side screw is turned to tighten the scope into place. Process is repeated until desired windage is obtained. Elevation is basically the same process. There are two, for lack of a better term, threaded washers. If impact is to be lowered, the lower washer is turned to lower it, then the upper washer is turned to tighten things down. Again, this is repeated until desired elevation is obtained. the bumps on the outer edge of the elevation washer is for use with the wrench, but it is easy to turn and tighten without use of the wrench. these mounts work exceedingly well with the old B&L Balvar 8 scopes.

 

[cash_tx]

I have one on one of my rifles. the wrench isn't needed to adjust. the windage works like a standard Buehler, Redfield, Leupold where the screw on the side is turned in the direction impact is desired, then the other side screw is turned to tighten the scope into place. Process is repeated until desired windage is obtained. Elevation is basically the same process. There are two, for lack of a better term, threaded washers. If impact is to be lowered, the lower washer is turned to lower it, then the upper washer is turned to tighten things down. Again, this is repeated until desired elevation is obtained. the bumps on the outer edge of the elevation washer is for use with the wrench, but it is easy to turn and tighten without use of the wrench. these mounts work exceedingly well with the old B&L Balvar 8 scopes.

Well, that's handy; because I actually have a spare Balvar 2.5-8 on hand (my dad was a big fan of them), so I just might have to put it to use if I ever find myself in possession of a Husqvarna or other small ring Mauser rifle someday.