I hate the sights on my 10/22, Options?

[cwmcgu2]

I have the Ruger K10/22RPF, this one:

Anyway I absolutely hate the sights on it. It has the gold front bead with the flip up read sight that is adjustable for elevation only with a tiny screw driver. I find the sights to be tedious for lining up quick shots and rapid firing, and a pain in the arse to adjust for pin point shots at distances around 100 yards.

I like the ghost-ring setup made by Tech-Sights < http://www.tech-sights.com/ > If anyone could share any experience with Tech-Sights products it would be greatly appreciated, they are my preference at the moment.

I am also considering mounting a low power scope using the base that Ruger supplies with the rifle. I have heard that this base is quite sub-par though. Also when it comes to a .22lr can I get away with cheap(er) optics since I won't be shooting over 100yards with this rifle? Any recommendations for a low(er) end scope that will take a beating? My only experience with scope manufacturers is Leupold - I put their scout scope on a Mosin M44 but don't want to spend that kind of money on a plinking/hiking gun.

Lastly any other sights options that I havn't considered yet would be great. Thanks in advance.

 

[648E]

My suggestion: Ditch them. The front sight isn't ideal in most conditions. The sights did work well for me sometimes though in the right lighting conditions and I took a rabbit on the run at 20 paces or so with them.

It also can be a huge pain in the wrong light and the front sight tore the hell out of my gun case. It's gone now and replaced with something slightly cooler.

I mounted up a Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 on a Leupold 10/22 base with Leupold Med. rings (though low will work). This is a good scope for snap shooting on the low power setting and is a perfect fit for the rifle in my opinion. I wouldn't hesitate to use the factory scope base if you have the type that has a Weaver rail built into it as the newer rifles come with.



If you're not ready to spend money on a decent scope you can try the set of fiber optic HiViz sights Ruger offers for $34.

 

[cwmcgu2]

Thanks for the quick response 648E, glad to know I am not the only one who hates the factory sights. That is a beautiful setup you have there by the way. Very tastefully done!

 

[DMK]

I like the ghost-ring setup made by Tech-Sights < http://www.tech-sights.com/ > If anyone could share any experience with Tech-Sights products it would be greatly appreciated, they are my preference at the moment.

I have three of the Tech Sights on my SKS. It's a very high quality product.

BTW: The owner of Tech Sights is a member here on the board going by the handle law27. He seems very customer service oriented.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=194553

 

[Koveras]

I don't know if the new 10/22 sights are still set up this way, but on my older one the rear sight blade could be flipped upside down to provide a wider notch. Just remove the two little screws used for elevation adjustment and flip the blade This helped me a lot, as I couldn't acquire the front sight very quickly in the smaller notch..

It's definitely a low cost option to try.

 

[RecoilRob]

I have the Tech Sights on my rifle and love them. Installed an old Midway .920 barrel in the Sporter stock (inletted by hand. Lots and lots of scraping!) and put the sights on.

Most astounding thing was the first shot from the new rig was dead on! Very nice sight picture ala M-1 or M-14. Increased sight radius tightened up the groups vs the stock irons too.

Delivery was prompt and a hand-written Thank You for your order! was on the receipt. Couldn't be happier with them or the company. Most highly recommended.

 

[cheygriz]

The Williams aperture (peep) sight is another viasbple option.

I love the Leupold VX option recommendd abnove, but I'm not sure the 10-22, or any other Ruger for that matter, is accurate enough to take advantage of high quality optics.

 

[bullockcm]

Tech Sights

Count me in as another happy tech sights customer. I have them on my 10/22 and find it much easier to shoot now. The only thing I did was add a touch of white out to the front sight post for some contrast in the woods.

I also have a set for my sks but haven't gotten around to installing them yet....

 

[oldfart]

My studied opinion: Run - do not walk - to the nearest high bridge over deep water and throw the 10/22 over the rail!
These evil machines are more addictive than meth or crack cocaine. First, it's the sights then it'll be the trigger and the hammer and the bolt and a new barrel and on and on, ad infinitum. In no time at all a $200 plinker will be draining your wallet to the tune of nearly a thousand dollars! Kick the habit now, while there's still time!
At the same time, do NOT go anywhere near RimFireCentral.com. They're worse pushers than any mafia goon you could ever meet.
Trust me, I know.
Tell you what, I'm so worried about your mental and financial well being with regard to that vile contraption, I'll take it off your hands.... FOR FREE!! Just send it to me and I'll see to it that it's properly disposed of.

 

[mkh100]

+1 on tech - sights

spend the extra few dollars and get the 200 model that is rear sight adjustable for elevation and windage.

Recently bought the Zephyr sights.....not even close to the quality and usability of the excellent tech-sight product

 

[redneckrepairs]

I have 5 different 10-22s that range from stock ( to hand to new shooters at the range ect. ) to full house kimber barreled rimfire prarie dog potters wearing 14 to 24x scopes , and lots of internal fixes. IMHO the cheap base that ruger supplys and a cheap nc star or similar ( under 150 bucks level, usualy under 100 but pick your features and pay for them ) of scope is plenty to take any rimfire out and hunt/plink with . The factory gun/cheap scope combo will likely be able to out shoot the ammo you are useing anyway since i presume you are not paying for match ammo .

 

[Brian Williams]

I have a Williams Peep sight on mine and it is great.

 

[MICHAEL T]

I just put a cheap 4X Tasco on mine. I could never use the silly sights.

 

[Gator]

All mine have scopes, but those Tech Sights look so good they make me want to buy another 10/22 just to put them on

 

[648E]

I love the Leupold VX option recommendd abnove, but I'm not sure the 10-22, or any other Ruger for that matter, is accurate enough to take advantage of high quality optics.

Mine is. I was very impressed with the 25yd accuracy at least. 50yd ain't so bad either. This was with cheap Remington Golden Bullet ammo too! I have no use for a heavy barrel on mine.

I don't know if the new 10/22 sights are still set up this way, but on my older one the rear sight blade could be flipped upside down to provide a wider notch.

Yep, at least mine is that way.

 

[rantingredneck]

I've got a cheap $30.00 BSA red dot on mine. Not the greatest for precision shooting past 50 yds but it does OK for my general plinking purposes.

 

[Froggy]

Ditto on the red dot. It will serve you well for everything except target shooting. Not top quality, but a BSA scope in the 2-7x range will probably work for you if you don't want the red-dot.

 

[fspitzdorf]

God yes stay away from rimfirecentral.com if you hope to have any money left over at the end of this month... that said they gnabbed me... My deluxe sporter first began to wear a cheap holographic BSA as my eyes stink for open sights.. works ok for up close stuff.. just pick an apeture you like and LEAVE it... POI changes when you change from dot to cross, etc... but for less than 50 bucks what do you expect...

Then i had get rid of that pesky barrel that would only shoot 1 inch at 50 yds and buy a fluted 20" sporter from Green Mountain... and of course a power custom hammer, titanium extractor and extended bolt release with bolt open lock. I had an old westpoint 4x and some weaver rings lying around so i stuck them on so i could see how well it does at 50 and 75 yards...

now that all of the snow has melted and i have feeling back in my fingers and toes i should get out and put some through her

 

[jthuang]

Yes, it is a vicious cycle.

First, you want to get a better barrel. No biggie, you drop $105 on a 16" fluted Green Mountain.



Problem is that the GM (or any other target barrel) doesn't have iron sights. So you spend $50 on a Volquartsen Picatinny rail. And some other stuff. Might as well save on shipping, right?



What's the point of having a rail without a scope? I had an old first-gen Bushnell HOLOsight laying around so I didn't spend any money but if you did, that's another $200-300 on a scope.



Whoa ... that GM 0.920" barrel won't clear the factory stock. Time for a new stock that will. $120 and a new Bell & Carlson Classic stock fixes the problem.



Hm, the eye relief isn't right with the raised rail and stock. Another $20 for a Blackhawk raised cheek pad should do the trick.

You see how this goes? A $150 rifle suddenly becomes a $750+ rifle, especially after more parts get added ...

 

[heypete]

Get a Power Custom rail from Midway. Total cost: $16 or so, maybe a few bucks for shipping.

Remove the factory rail, if present, and install the Power Custom one. Now you can mount anything with a Weaver base. Here's a picture of my Trijicon Reflex II sight on the Power Custom rail on my 10/22:



Here's a picture of my 10/22 before the rail:


Also, try getting a recoil buffer for the 10/22 -- it cuts back on noise a bit, but since my 10/22 has a suppressor, I'm a bit more sensitive to that. Probably doesn't make a difference with unsuppressed shooting.

10/22s are money sinks -- you'll always be tweaking with them, modifying them, and generally making them "better". With the can, optics, and some of the other stuff that's not mounted on the rifle (different barrels), I probably have over a thousand dollars in my 10/22 alone. Yikes.

 

[Avenger29]

Go with the techsights. I have a set on mine, and I love them. Also, either buy a buffer or make your own with a pencil erasure. You will have to cut it to size and skin it down to replace the pin. I noticed that without a buffer, my 10/22 would shake scope and sight mounting screws loose even if they had been fastened with loctite.
If you get a bull barrel, Techsights has a slip-on adapter that secures with loctite.

 

[reaperilan]

cheap scopes for10/22

i had a 3-9x32 simmons on mine for 12 years. then i added a butlercreak .920 barrel, hogue stock, and a 2lb trigger so the rifle needed a better scope (no parallax adjust after 50 yds). i went to academy and bought a BSA 4-16X40 illuminated mildot for cheap plinkin @ prarie dogs up to a 100yds. i also couldnt stand the factory sights. but like any other firearm i own ive also sunk alot of cash to get make it a nail driver a 50yds. what do you expect for under $300 out the box. but now i wouldnt sell mine at all

 

[648E]

Also, try getting a recoil buffer for the 10/22 -- it cuts back on noise a bit, but since my 10/22 has a suppressor, I'm a bit more sensitive to that. Probably doesn't make a difference with unsuppressed shooting.

It sure does make a difference. For the money I think that must've been the best money I've spent on the rifle.

Don't waste your time with a BSA scope. My dad bought one for his thinking it would be just "good enough". 6 months later he finally got fed up enough with the POS to throw it away. Blurry edges of the lens were just the start of the crappiness.

 

[reaperilan]

bsa cheap scope on 10/22

cwmcgu12 is asking for a cheap scope not to shoot out past 100yds which is about the effective kill range of a .22LR(IMHO). After 75yds it starts dropping like a rock. i certanly wouldnt put a Nightforce or mark IV on my 10/22, since even with the mods ive put into it, a scope of that caliber is 2x more than the rifle package. I must have gotten one of the better Bullet Sidestepping Aimpoint scopes, since it has a lot clearer glass than the simmons ever thought of. thats just my 2 cents, but what do I know.

 

[Charshooter]

spending money on custom parts is one problem with the 10/22, the other is one moves in then others try to move in. Get a nice new one and all their old relatives try to move in. They just have too many ken and they tend to be surgery mad!