Abstract: A scope mounting device for mounting a scope to the carrying handle of a rifle includes a receiver plate disposed on the upper surface of the breech of the rifle, with the receiver plate supporting thereon springs that engage a primary mounting member that is slipped within and locked on to the carrying handle. The primary mounting member includes a top plate to which the scope and scope base are secured, and a bottom plate that includes a locking pin whereupon manually releasing the primary mounting member allows the springs to force the bottom plate upward so that the locking pin can lock to the under surface of the carrying handle thereby securing the primary mounting member to the carrying handle and mounting the scope to the rifle.