Inexpensive scout scope mount for 10/22?

[Alfadog]

Anyone know of an inexpensive over the counter scout scope mount for a 10/22 carbine? I have a chance to pick up a Burris scout scope at a really good price and would like to use it on my 10/22, but I don't want to spend a fortune or send the rifle out someplace to have a mount installed as I just can't see putting that much money into a $150 plinker.

Anyadvice or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ocabj]

http://www.jackweigand.com/1022.html

I use the Volquartsen barrel mounted scope base on mine (because I have a Volquartsen SS Match barrel), but I do use a Weigand mount on my Ruger MKII. Solid, great quality.

 

[chevrofreak]

Not to hijack, but, ocabj I too have a Weigand mount on my MKII. Very nice piece.

 

[BTM]

Last I knew a Chief AJ scout conversion was $100 on a 10/22.
Do a google for Chief AJ.
Let us know what you do and the results.

 

[Alfadog]

Thanks. I am aware of the Chief AJ conversion but was hoping there was an over the counter mounting solution. I hate the idea of sending a $150 rifle out for $100 in work to mount a scope.

 

[knzn]

Not sure who, but I think it is Weaver that makes a generic 10 or12 inch long scope base designed to cut off at what ever length you chose. I mounted mine full length, the holes matching the 10-22 pre tapped holes perfectly. Then to support the part of the rail suspended above the barrel, I ran a set screw down until it just touched the barrel, securing it with loc-tite.

 

[Alfadog]

Now that's what I'm talking about. I'll do some more investigation on a weaver rail. Thanks.

 

[Houndawg]

What about the scope rail that comes in the box with the rifle?

 

[Alfadog]

I'm looking for a SCOUT scope mount that mounts an intermediate eye relief scope over the barrel with the eyepiece about even with the front of the receiver. Kinda like this:

Also, I was given the gun as a gift and have neither the box nor any scope rail that might have been in it.

 

[chevrofreak]

You might want to consider that anything contacting the barrel can potentially degrade accuracy.

If you can get the mount knzn mentioned, that would probably work quite well.