Thread: Red dot for H&R topper

I have a really cool H&R Topper 58 in 30-30 (with a 20ga barrel too). It is completely original with open sights and factory drilled and tapped for a scope base.

Open sights are fun at the range, but from experience pretty tricky for aging eyes in the deep dank bush. I want pop a red dot on it without messing with the rifle and leaving the open sights in place. I have sourced the correct weaver one piece base.

I don't know much about red dots.

Questions:
Will a red dot fit in the base slots? Can I get the base machined if needed?

I want to keep the open sight feel of the rifle, so thinking the style you see on pistols would be better than the tube style jobs - thoughts? Any model I should consider.

The idea is that this will be for short range Bush hunting.