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I recently picked up a Ruger 10/22 50th anniversary camo model with flash suppressor from Big 5 on sale. I wanted a 10/22 but already own many 22's so the take down model was my choice at this time. After reading a ton of blogs about scope set ups, rail mounts and quick release rings, I decided to go with a Leupold VX-1 3-9x40mm Rifle Scope, a Leupold Rifleman Ruger 1022 scope mount(to replace the stock mount that came with rifle, this one allows you to use stock sights while screwed in place) and a set of Leupold QWR quick release high mount rings, all in matte black to match the rifle.
I figure by having quick release scope mounts I can use stock sights, and fit the scope in the stock soft bag 's third pocket for easy transport, bugging out, zombie apocalypse, or whatever only to have to quickly remount to rail and be back close to zero with no further adjustment.
My though process was a good quality optic that allows me to see easily at 100 yards, with great eye relief, a portable system that is accurate and breaks down to a small portable system. I will post pics once I get all of the parts(waiting on mail for the qwr rings). My plan is to hopefully help anyone else with similar needs compile parts that work well togethter. Hope this is helpful. I tried posting to an earlier thread of similar topic but the post was to old to reply too!
Lots of people have written similar thoughts as to optics choices, mounting rings, and aftermarket rails, as the stock rail, when mounted to the rifle, blocks the use of the iron sights already on the rifle.
I went with the Leupold rail because it has a groove down the middle that lets you see and use your stock sights when the scope is off(and it was only 8 bucks on amazon). This would be handy in situations where a scope isn't required, and quick acquisition is important. The scope was chosen for it's clear optics compared to anything close to it's price point of $189.00 at Dicks Sporting goods with my $10 dollar off coupon. Finally the quick release "high" scope rings from Leupold worked with the 40mm objective, but still maintained a low mount height, and came with excellent reviews, not to mention all the parts work flawlessly together, and no tools are requires to remove scope from rifle.
Looks like this rifle but matte black barrel
scope is this one
and QWR mounts
and the scope base
I figure by having quick release scope mounts I can use stock sights, and fit the scope in the stock soft bag 's third pocket for easy transport, bugging out, zombie apocalypse, or whatever only to have to quickly remount to rail and be back close to zero with no further adjustment.
My though process was a good quality optic that allows me to see easily at 100 yards, with great eye relief, a portable system that is accurate and breaks down to a small portable system. I will post pics once I get all of the parts(waiting on mail for the qwr rings). My plan is to hopefully help anyone else with similar needs compile parts that work well togethter. Hope this is helpful. I tried posting to an earlier thread of similar topic but the post was to old to reply too!
Lots of people have written similar thoughts as to optics choices, mounting rings, and aftermarket rails, as the stock rail, when mounted to the rifle, blocks the use of the iron sights already on the rifle.
I went with the Leupold rail because it has a groove down the middle that lets you see and use your stock sights when the scope is off(and it was only 8 bucks on amazon). This would be handy in situations where a scope isn't required, and quick acquisition is important. The scope was chosen for it's clear optics compared to anything close to it's price point of $189.00 at Dicks Sporting goods with my $10 dollar off coupon. Finally the quick release "high" scope rings from Leupold worked with the 40mm objective, but still maintained a low mount height, and came with excellent reviews, not to mention all the parts work flawlessly together, and no tools are requires to remove scope from rifle.
Looks like this rifle but matte black barrel
scope is this one
and QWR mounts
and the scope base
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