Rings and Bases

trg42wraglefragle · May 30, 2011, 04:39 AM

Hi.

I'm wanting to put a new scope on my 22 and thought i'd quite like quick release rings, but i'd has to get a new bases too.

Upon looking at different products, i've noticed a huge difference in prices for rings and bases.
Would cheaper rings and bases be noticeably bad being used on a 22lr?
I thought I better ask as I don't want to get some quick release rings and find they are hopeless.

The rings im looking at are Leapers by the way.

Thanks Sam

GURU1911 · May 30, 2011, 02:05 PM

SAM, THIS TYPE OF QUESTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE "SMITHY" SECTION OF THIS FORUM, BUT I WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST YOU.

GURU1911 GUIDELINES FOR TELESCOPIC SIGHTING SYSTEMS (scope, rings, & bases): "THE COST OF THE OPTICAL SYSTEM SHOULD EQUAL OR EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE FIREARM"

BUY ALL-STEEL BASES & RINGS. NO SEE-THRU OR QUICK REMOVE SYSTEMS.
BUY A 1" DIAMETER 4-POWER FIXED SCOPE IN THE $100 TO 200 DOLLAR BRACKET. MOUNT THE SCOPE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING.

Doyle · May 30, 2011, 02:08 PM

Guru, please don't shout.

hoghunting · May 30, 2011, 11:52 PM

Is your .22 drilled and tapped for a scope base? Most .22 rifles have a rail for the rings. I am not aware of any quick release rings for a .22 rail.

trg42wraglefragle · May 30, 2011, 11:54 PM

I was going to buy a Weaver style rail for it to, and yes it is drilled and tapped, but if it wasn't it wouldn't be hard to get it done.

GURU1911 · May 31, 2011, 09:15 AM

I type in large bold caps because i have visual problems as a result of multiple mini-strokes. The optic nerve in my rt. Eye is dead because of a lack of blood supply. My lt. Eye has a cataract & both are affected from glaucoma. I can no longer drive & home-bound most of the time. Therefore, my computer allows me access to people outside of my immediate & extended family. I was forced to retire from my 32 year career as a safety & environmental engineer because of my health issues.

The staff moderators of this forum and those members who regularly read my threads & responses, are aware of this reason for the capital letters. Hopefully my explanation to you will suffice.

I remain devoted to this forum, the shooters who participate. America, & the second amendment of the constitution.

Guru1911

May 30, 2011, 04:39 AM	#1
trg42wraglefragle Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 856	Rings and Bases Hi. I'm wanting to put a new scope on my 22 and thought i'd quite like quick release rings, but i'd has to get a new bases too. Upon looking at different products, i've noticed a huge difference in prices for rings and bases. Would cheaper rings and bases be noticeably bad being used on a 22lr? I thought I better ask as I don't want to get some quick release rings and find they are hopeless. The rings im looking at are Leapers by the way. Thanks Sam

May 30, 2011, 02:05 PM	#2
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Howdy from sealy, texas SAM, THIS TYPE OF QUESTION SHOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE "SMITHY" SECTION OF THIS FORUM, BUT I WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST YOU. GURU1911 GUIDELINES FOR TELESCOPIC SIGHTING SYSTEMS (scope, rings, & bases): "THE COST OF THE OPTICAL SYSTEM SHOULD EQUAL OR EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE FIREARM" BUY ALL-STEEL BASES & RINGS. NO SEE-THRU OR QUICK REMOVE SYSTEMS. BUY A 1" DIAMETER 4-POWER FIXED SCOPE IN THE $100 TO 200 DOLLAR BRACKET. MOUNT THE SCOPE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE WITHOUT TOUCHING ANYTHING. __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

May 31, 2011, 09:15 AM	#6
GURU1911 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: SEALY, THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 501	Attention: Doyle I type in large bold caps because i have visual problems as a result of multiple mini-strokes. The optic nerve in my rt. Eye is dead because of a lack of blood supply. My lt. Eye has a cataract & both are affected from glaucoma. I can no longer drive & home-bound most of the time. Therefore, my computer allows me access to people outside of my immediate & extended family. I was forced to retire from my 32 year career as a safety & environmental engineer because of my health issues. The staff moderators of this forum and those members who regularly read my threads & responses, are aware of this reason for the capital letters. Hopefully my explanation to you will suffice. I remain devoted to this forum, the shooters who participate. America, & the second amendment of the constitution. Guru1911 __________________ NRA LIFE MEMBER (1984) & PRESIDENT: S.W. LA. R&P CLUB, LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA (1994-1999) METALLIC CARTRIDGE RELOADER (1977) & GENTILE CHRISTIAN ZIONIST INFIDEL !!! "THERE AIN'T TOO MANY THINGS THAT YOU CAN'T FIX, WITH $500 DOLLARS OR A .30-06"

May 30, 2011, 02:08 PM	#3
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	Guru, please don't shout.

May 30, 2011, 11:52 PM	#4
hoghunting Senior Member Join Date: March 27, 2006 Posts: 1,559	Is your .22 drilled and tapped for a scope base? Most .22 rifles have a rail for the rings. I am not aware of any quick release rings for a .22 rail.

May 30, 2011, 11:54 PM	#5
trg42wraglefragle Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2008 Location: new zealand Posts: 856	I was going to buy a Weaver style rail for it to, and yes it is drilled and tapped, but if it wasn't it wouldn't be hard to get it done.