Is 3/8" dovetail the same as weaver?

stargazer65 · January 17, 2013, 06:47 PM

A scope comes with 3/8" dovetail rings and I'm wondering if it will fit a weaver base.

Pahoo · January 17, 2013, 08:44 PM

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A scope comes with 3/8" dovetail rings and I'm wondering if it will fit a weaver base.

Depends on the base and some have dual application for the 1" & 3/8" of what is called the .22 base. Then there are those that are specific to the either. For example, you will find the dual base supplied with the Ruger 10/22's. ...

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Doyle · January 17, 2013, 08:45 PM

No. 3/8 means it is for the grooves found on .22s.

stargazer65 · January 17, 2013, 10:56 PM

I put weaver #24 bases on my Savage Mk II. Can anybody suggest a good .22LR scope and weaver rings? Budget no more than 150 dollars.

Doyle · January 18, 2013, 09:24 AM

Since .22's don't recoil, most any weaver-style rings will work for you. As to a .22 scope, take a look at Nikon's new BDC reticle rimfire scope. It looks pretty sweet.

stargazer65 · January 18, 2013, 04:02 PM

Thanks, that looks like a good product.

January 17, 2013, 06:47 PM	#1
stargazer65 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 761	Is 3/8" dovetail the same as weaver? A scope comes with 3/8" dovetail rings and I'm wondering if it will fit a weaver base. __________________ "I assert that nothing ever comes to pass without a cause." Jonathan Edwards

January 17, 2013, 10:56 PM	#4
stargazer65 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 761	I put weaver #24 bases on my Savage Mk II. Can anybody suggest a good .22LR scope and weaver rings? Budget no more than 150 dollars. __________________ "I assert that nothing ever comes to pass without a cause." Jonathan Edwards

January 18, 2013, 04:02 PM	#6
stargazer65 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 761	Thanks, that looks like a good product. __________________ "I assert that nothing ever comes to pass without a cause." Jonathan Edwards

January 17, 2013, 08:45 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 4,125	No. 3/8 means it is for the grooves found on .22s.

January 18, 2013, 09:24 AM	#5
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 4,125	Since .22's don't recoil, most any weaver-style rings will work for you. As to a .22 scope, take a look at Nikon's new BDC reticle rimfire scope. It looks pretty sweet.