Sorry this isn't sitting on a savage, but the basis of the question goes for all makes i suppose.

Anyway, i have a Marlin 336 SS and i picked up (second hand) a XS Scout rail for it.
the problem is that it dosen't fit.

now i've measured it to a .444 marlin and it fits that (could be for the 1894/95's), but not my .30-30, the holes are to close together on the dovetail rear sight. The pics include the front screw on the dovetail groove not sitting in properly (just for the pic)
The distance on the mount is 140mm from first rear hole to the front hole and 120mm on my rifle.


Question 1
Is it safe to just use the scouts rear screws to secure the rail in ? It sits firm wih no movement with the rear screws only. But will this hack recoil and the weight of a scope ?

Question 2
Can i drill a new hole for the front screw into the rail ? Without cracking the mount ?

Thanks for your time, and again sorry for not being "savage specific"
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