Other Sports ruger 10/22 scope problems/questions

mike_b_284 · 12-10-2013, 04:05 PM

My grandpa bought a new ruger 10/22 a year or two ago for plinking. His eyes aren't great, so he is using a 3-7x 32mm scope. Standard 1 inch tube diameter. I think it came with the rifle, but maybe not.

The problem is that as he fires, the scope shifts. We have both tightened the screws down as far as we dare with the same result. I've also noticed slight gouging on the scope mounting base. I have a marlin model 60 with the same clamp type scope mounts, never had this problem. My questions are:

Has anyone else had this problem with this rifle?

Do you suspect the problem is with the mounting base or with the mounts?

On a related note, he wants to get a bigger (3-9x, 40mm) scope. I'm not sure if the mounting base rides high enough to accommodate the bigger scope without bottoming out on the top of the barrel.

I found this (below) and think it looks a little more sturdy than the clamp style mounts. But again, I haven't ever had a problem with mine.
http://www.amazon.com/Warne-Scope-Mo...ef=pd_sim_sg_7

Any help is appreciated, I think getting this problem fixed would be a good christmas present.

12-10-2013, 04:05 PM	Topic Starter
mike_b_284 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Casino cash: $10004900	ruger 10/22 scope problems/questions My grandpa bought a new ruger 10/22 a year or two ago for plinking. His eyes aren't great, so he is using a 3-7x 32mm scope. Standard 1 inch tube diameter. I think it came with the rifle, but maybe not. The problem is that as he fires, the scope shifts. We have both tightened the screws down as far as we dare with the same result. I've also noticed slight gouging on the scope mounting base. I have a marlin model 60 with the same clamp type scope mounts, never had this problem. My questions are: Has anyone else had this problem with this rifle? Do you suspect the problem is with the mounting base or with the mounts? On a related note, he wants to get a bigger (3-9x, 40mm) scope. I'm not sure if the mounting base rides high enough to accommodate the bigger scope without bottoming out on the top of the barrel. I found this (below) and think it looks a little more sturdy than the clamp style mounts. But again, I haven't ever had a problem with mine. http://www.amazon.com/Warne-Scope-Mo...ef=pd_sim_sg_7 Any help is appreciated, I think getting this problem fixed would be a good christmas present.
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