Which Tech Sight on a 10 22?

[anothergunnut]

I am planning on getting some tech sights for a 10 22. Primary use will be at 25 and 50 yards. The question is which one to get as they offer a dual aperture and a single aperture model. The single aperture is more expensive but it offers a greater elevation range. The dual aperture model is like an AR15/M16 type sight with a short range and long range aperture. Anybody have any suggestions?

[asme]

I called Larry (the owner) when I was making the same decision because I was going to do most of my shooting at 50 feet, and he said that the single-aperture model's rear sight is quite high, but ever since they started shipping a tall front post with it, they've had no problems with a close-range, tight zero.

I'd go with the dual-aperture model anyway, it's what I have and it's been fine at 50 feet, 25 yards, and 50 yards. There really isn't much of a difference between the two models, especially at the ranges you'll be shooting. If you change your mind and want to upgrade to the single-aperture model, the price to switch out the parts is all of $20.

[Retzius]

I tried out the TSR200 model at Angeles today for the first time on my 10/22. I was very happy with it. It produced outstanding results and really is a huge improvement over the stock Ruger sights.

I fully recommend you purchase the sight adjustment tool that they make for the TSR200. It has a small spanner for adjusting elevation on the rear sight as well as elevation. It also has a small detent pin for adjusting elevation on the front sight. I had no problem using the sights at 25m with the higher front sight post, in fact I still had plenty of elevation left to play with.

My only complaints about the sight were:

1. installing the front sight was a seroius *****.. I had to pound the hell out of the damn thing to get Rugers front sight off. More Ruger's issue than Tech-sights.

2. as you stated before, the TSR200 has a very high rear aperture and it seriously raises the line of sight. In fact, it raises it so much that on the standard Ruger stock you no longer get a solid cheek weld. I used a Blackhawk height adjustable cheek pad that I use on my bolt action rifle and I had to put in all three height spacers to get a solid cheek weld. Once I did this it was outstanding. If you dont have this available, you may need to resort to the old military method of towels and duct tape to get a sufficient cheek weld.

Have fun.

[anothergunnut]

Thanks for the feedback. Your experiences are valuable in helping me make a decision.