Samuel, this rifle is "Drilled and Tapped" for scope mounts. You can verify this with Savage if you like at (413) 568-7001 or (800) 370-0708 -- Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM EST : google.com/search?q=savage+116+alaskan+brush+hunter&tbm=isch&tbs=rimg:Cf_1GoIj6UksfIjh64nwZBNqhfBbNctN3WWz7SEAo6ebQgw18NwBwT92OcYDB3-MGkPioZeTEm4ohydJr17g61NtqDyoSCXrifBkE2qF8EYuOm0-1B28GKhIJFs1y03dZbPsRrcTttJMNTG8qEglIQCjp5tCDDRH6T5g9njqq1ioSCXw3AHBP3Y5xEcE3Vsq4Y5WtKhIJgMHf4waQ-KgRrcTttJMNTG8qEgll5MSbiiHJ0hGtxO20kw1MbyoSCWvXuDrU22oPERwNPddts7z0&tbo=u&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiDipvBr9veAhVnneAKHfw_D5sQ9C96BAgBEBg&biw=1280&bih=618&dpr=1.5#imgrc=_8agiPpSSx_vAM:

Yes it is drilled and tapped

YES! I recently bought this rifle from here and YES it is drilled and tapped for scope base mounts. Although what i found is if you just put regular weaver bases on it the scope sits too far forward. This rifle works best with a Long Action Picatinny rail mount.

Samuel, This firearm is not drilled and tapped for mounting a scope. This firearm has a nice set of sights even though it is a short sight radius.