10/22 Scope base/rings dilemma.This is a discussion on 10/22 Scope base/rings dilemma. within the Ruger 10/22 Rimfire forums, part of the Rifle & Shotgun Forum category; In my old age it's getting harder to see the sight so I decided to mount a scope on it. I used the stock base ...
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October 13th, 2012, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Antonio
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| 10/22 Scope base/rings dilemma.
In my old age it's getting harder to see the sight so I decided to mount a scope on it. I used the stock base and picked up a set of Weaver Quad-Lock rings. I mounted the base ok but when I went to install the rings they didn't fit. I slide them on the base and tightened them down. Even with them tightened all the way they still have a lot of play.
Did I misunderstand what type of base I had? Would it be best to buy another base?
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October 13th, 2012, 10:14 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: The Middle
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Same thing happened with mine. Get the Weaver base for the 10/22 and you'll be good to go.
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October 13th, 2012, 11:08 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Carolina
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I picked a set for my TD, $`10,00 redfield and put it on using the base that came with the gun. They now come with both narrow and wide grooves.
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October 14th, 2012, 03:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maine
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Without knowing exactly what style base you have, it's hard to say. weaver base = weaver rings. tip-off rimfire base = tip-off rimfire rings
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October 14th, 2012, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Antonio
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This is what I have. It came with the rifle.  | |
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October 14th, 2012, 03:24 PM
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That is a Weaver style/tip-off combo so the Weaver style rings you purchased should work. Make sure you're aligning the cross screw in the slot properly and tighten. How much play is there without being tightened? Pics of the fitment?
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October 14th, 2012, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: WI
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I had a set of the Weaver Quad Locks that would not tighten up on a Weaver base. Could not see why so they went back.Next set no problems.
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October 14th, 2012, 04:57 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Antonio
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Originally Posted by BlkHawk73  That is a Weaver style/tip-off combo so the Weaver style rings you purchased should work. Make sure you're aligning the cross screw in the slot properly and tighten. How much play is there without being tightened? Pics of the fitment? | There's quite a bit actually. I guess I can wiggle it about 1/16th of an inch at the top of the rings. I not sure how good of a pic I can get but I can try.
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October 14th, 2012, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by papadave I had a set of the Weaver Quad Locks that would not tighten up on a Weaver base. Could not see why so they went back.Next set no problems. | I'm going to try and get over to a friends house here locally. He has a couple of rifles with either a weaver mount or Picatinny rails so I can try my rings on them to see whether they will tighten up.
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October 14th, 2012, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: winder, GA
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| ruger rail should handle both
both weaver and dovetail rings should work. be sure to apply blue loctite to all rail mounting screws--i didnt at first and rail loosened up after about 50 shots.
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October 14th, 2012, 11:56 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Carolina
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Ruger advises against using loctite as the mounting holes go completely thru to the action. Most important thing is to use the right screwdriver or get hex head screws where you can really Heric down on them.
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October 15th, 2012, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: a free state, USA
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Lots of information in this thread... which scope rings for a 10/22
This is a great rail imo...under $10...Weaver quad lock rings work perfectly with it...you can't go wrong... Weaver 1-Piece Multi Slot Tactical Weaver-Style Base Ruger 10/22 Matte
I always use blue loctite on my rail screws...otherwise they come loose...simply remove the bolt as if you were cleaning the gun and make sure the screws don't protrude thru the holes and no loctite dripped down thru the hole...I have not seen it happen and changed rails on mine too many times to count...
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