If you need a .22 LR Scope?

[Schuetzenman]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/415387/bushnell-ar-optics-rimfire-rifle-scope-2-7x-32mm-side-focus-drop-zone-22-rimfire-bdc-reticle-matte

http://media.midwayusa.com/productimages/880x660/Primary/415/415387.jpg
These Bushnell variables are on clearance right now. I just put one on order and it is shipping for $97 to my front door. Last week I looked and it was listed for $190 something.

[ltorlo64]

I may get this. I have wanted a scope for my .22 bolt action since I first got it when I was 8. This looks pretty good, especially at half price with free shipping.

[ltorlo64]

So I ordered one of these scopes this morning. This is the first scope I have ever ordered and I plan on putting it on my Remington 581 bolt action .22. It has a grooved receiver to accept scope rings but how do I determine what kind of rings to buy?

[alismith]

So I ordered one of these scopes this morning. This is the first scope I have ever ordered and I plan on putting it on my Remington 581 bolt action .22. It has a grooved receiver to accept scope rings but how do I determine what kind of rings to buy?


According to the specs, it has a tube diameter of 1". So, you just need a set of 1" rings. If you want to be able to still see the iron sights, make sure it is a see-thru mount, otherwise, almost any 1" set of rings should work, as long as it will fit the grooves on your rifle.

[Schuetzenman]

Well alismith is mostly right. 1" rings fit the scope but some older .22 rifles have a special small dovetail groove size than say typical scope bases. Let me look around to see if I can find some specs on your 581 vs. typical bases.

[ltorlo64]

Well alismith is mostly right. 1" rings fit the scope but some older .22 rifles have a special small dovetail groove size than say typical scope bases. Let me look around to see if I can find some specs on your 581 vs. typical bases.

Thanks! I have done some looking but I don't think I am using a very good search yet.

[Schuetzenman]

http://nitrowrench.com/Manuals/Remington-541T-581S-Manual-1995.pdf

Link to a manual for the rifle unfortunately it does not give the dovetail spec.

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-amp-bases/scope-rings/index.htm?avs%7cStyle_1=xzzx22+Rimfire+Rings
From Brownell's page just rings for .22 LR rifles. You probably can find something at this link.

[Schuetzenman]

http://www.midwayusa.com/rimfire-and-airgun/br?cid=8589

One more link for you to go over. Midway USA .22 LR rifle rings.

[ltorlo64]

Thanks! From the links you gave I have some good options. My scope is supposed to arrive on Friday so I am going to wait to see what the documentation that comes with the scope says, if anything. If not, I will probably order a set from Brownells, I think they had the best prices but I will check again before I order.

[Schuetzenman]

Remember, with scope rings you need them tall enough to keep the scope from touching the barrel or receiver.

[ltorlo64]

Remember, with scope rings you need them tall enough to keep the scope from touching the barrel or receiver.

That is my biggest concern. Here is a page I found using the links you posted that helps to ensure the rings are tall enough. http://www.brownells.com/GunTech/Ring-Height-Chart/detail.htm?lid=11213

[Schuetzenman]

Well mine got here today. Send Fed-Ex ground but as it got to GA it was transferred to the US Post Office system for delivery. Came in a bubble wrap Envelope and was stuffed in the mailbox with the rest of the mail. Took it out, first impressions are it is quality. I was able to chage the eyepiece to focus the cross hairs. Haven't had a chance to mount it or do any zooming and use the side parallax focus knob on the left side.

[ltorlo64]

Cool! Mine is supposed to be here tomorrow. I can't wait to get it.