10/22 need better scope base and rings for Simmons scopes

[Subotai]

I have two 10/22's that I have scopes on. A carbine and a compact. They have the scope mounts that came with the rifles that take both tipoff and Weaver rings The scopes are Simmons 22mag scopes which come with tipoff rings. But when I put them on the base, they lean to the side. The rings don't go on the base flush/horizontal. I've compensated by aligning the crosshairs, but the scope looks like it is offset to one side. I've fiddled with them and nothing's helped. Here is what I have for scope bases:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/959343/ruger-1-piece-tip-off-weaver-style-scope-base-ruger-10-22-matte

Then I bought some Weaver rings at Walmart today but I can't get them tightened down. They are still loose, even when I crank down on them. Can someone recommend a scope base and rings?

[Subotai]

What do you think about these?
Millet Rings

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-bases/scope-rings/angle-loc-detachable-aluminum-rings-prod18662.aspx

Burris Signature Zee Rings

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/416175/burris-1-signature-zee-weaver-style-rings-matte-medium

Weaver base

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/411014/weaver-1-piece-multi-slot-tactical-weaver-style-base-for-ruger-10-22-matte

Power Custom base

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/531713/power-custom-1-piece-weaver-style-base-ruger-10-22-matte?cm_vc=OBv1959343

[G60]

Those Weaver rings from Walmart absolutely suck, I bought the same ones and had the same problem.

I bought a cheap set of Leupold rifleman rings for about $17 and they lock down to the stock ruger base perfectly.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/722296/leupold-1-detachable-rifleman-rings-weaver-style-medium-matte

Out of stock now, but those are the ones.

[Excaliburr]

Nothing wrong with the Weaver rings from Wal-Mart per se. The problem is the base that Ruger sends with the rifle. If you install a Weaver 10/22 rail on the Ruger rifle, the rings will tighten down fine. I think Ruger cheaped out and is having those rails made in mass somewhere else and they do not work right IMO. I have taken the "crows" foot part of the Weaver rings and bent it a little more inward carefully using a vice/hammer and made them work. I use a couple of .22 MAG scopes on several different .22's and I like them fine. I do not think it is a problem with the scope, just how it is mounted. Just FYI, I have bought Weaver rings from a LGS with the same issue, so I do not think it is a Wal-Mart Weaver ring issue.

[sholling]

I'm a huge fan of Burris Signature Zee rings but the height selection is limited and they're pricy.

For 22s I kinda like $17 Leopold Rifleman rings. The are available in low and look really good and are plenty strong for a 22, but I do lap mine.

[Subotai]

I was thinking about the Power Custom base I listed above. It seems like a lot of people like it.

[Yoteman]

I was thinking about the Power Custom base I listed above. It seems like a lot of people like it.

Thank me later!
Power Custom Base btw, $4.00 cheaper than MidwayUSA.

Burris Z's scope rings

Burris Z sig rings are very good and I use them but you'll not realize the difference with the set up you've described. The regular Z's are outstanding as is their customer service.
Good shootin'

[sholling]

The power custom base is too tall, I'd go with the Weaver unless you really need a tall base.

[Yoteman]

I've got more target and stocker 1022's than I care to disclose here and each is wearing a Power Custom Base. They are simply the best I've found.

[Subotai]

Thanks for all the advice. I went with the Weaver base and Leupold rings.