Part I: General Info and Mods
Part II: Scope and Rings
Part III: Onboard ammo storage
Part IV: Buttplate quick release. Ideas?
The firearm: Rossi Matched Pair break action .22 long rifle and 20 gauge, in youth configuration (Rossi # S201220BS).
As I mentioned in Part I, this el cheapo combo rifle exceeded my expectations with open sight accuracy so I wanted to find a scope to match or exceed its performance. First things first, I needed to order Rossi’s scope mount kit (Rossi #P801) and hammer extension kit (Rossi #P701). These are both available much cheaper online than they would be if purchased directly from Rossi.
Optics: 4 requirements for this rifle
1) quick release rings
2) rimfire parallax (50 to 60 yards)
3) low profile (low rings and a 28mm objective)
4) 4x or 2-7x
For #1, I wanted to ability to shoot open sights or through glass in a relatively quick and painless manner. #2, It's a .22LR therefore I need parallax adjusted at close range, not at centerfire distances. #3, I want a compact, lightweight scope that doesn't dwarf the youth size rimfire. #4, I'm limited to 4x or 2-7x bc of requirement #3.
There are many QR style rings or ring/mount combos on the market. I went with what I knew: Leupold QRW quick detach rings, size low (Leupold #49853). Great rings, easy on easy off.
As I see it, I had just a four scope options:
A) Leupold 2.5-7x28. Pros: lightest in class, 8.2oz; shortest (most compact) in class, 9.5"; comes with a neoprene cover. Cons: Expensive, adjustments not click audible.
B) Weaver 2.5-7x28. Pros: Leupold comparable optics at 2/3 the price, click audible adjustments. Cons: heavier, 9.75oz; longer, 11.5"; no neoprene case.
C) and D) Leupold and Weaver 4x28's, same trends as above.
I went with B, the Weaver 2.5-7x28mm Classic Rimfire scope (Weaver #849431). Great scope. If I could do it over, it'd be as hard a decision as it was the first time. Leupold's smaller size and weight are huge factors, but so is price and there's no excuse that a scope costing more than $200 does not have click adjustable elevation and windage. I mean come on! I'm very happy with the Weaver. Its clarity and precision (esp. with CCI Mini Mags #0030) from 25 yards out to 100 are just jaw dropping.
Yes, the scope and rings are worth more than the gun, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with that.
It took some work in order to find lens covers to perfectly fit this scope. The outer dimensions of the eyepiece are 1.500” and the outer dimensions of the objective are 1.400”. I won't go into all of what I tried; suffice to say I ended up with a pair of Butler Creek flip open lens covers. Multi-Flex line on the eyepiece, size 10-11 (Butler Creek #21011) and their standard line on the objective, size 07 (Butler Creek #30070, still waiting for this in the mail). The entirety of the scope, QD rings and covers I've found fits in a standard, medium Scopecoat (Scopecoat #STD), which I like to use in some cases for added protection.
First photo w/o the scope, the rest with. Last photo shows the Scopecoat. Iron sights see Part I
Scopecoat:
Part II: Scope and Rings
Part III: Onboard ammo storage
Part IV: Buttplate quick release. Ideas?
The firearm: Rossi Matched Pair break action .22 long rifle and 20 gauge, in youth configuration (Rossi # S201220BS).
As I mentioned in Part I, this el cheapo combo rifle exceeded my expectations with open sight accuracy so I wanted to find a scope to match or exceed its performance. First things first, I needed to order Rossi’s scope mount kit (Rossi #P801) and hammer extension kit (Rossi #P701). These are both available much cheaper online than they would be if purchased directly from Rossi.
Optics: 4 requirements for this rifle
1) quick release rings
2) rimfire parallax (50 to 60 yards)
3) low profile (low rings and a 28mm objective)
4) 4x or 2-7x
For #1, I wanted to ability to shoot open sights or through glass in a relatively quick and painless manner. #2, It's a .22LR therefore I need parallax adjusted at close range, not at centerfire distances. #3, I want a compact, lightweight scope that doesn't dwarf the youth size rimfire. #4, I'm limited to 4x or 2-7x bc of requirement #3.
There are many QR style rings or ring/mount combos on the market. I went with what I knew: Leupold QRW quick detach rings, size low (Leupold #49853). Great rings, easy on easy off.
As I see it, I had just a four scope options:
A) Leupold 2.5-7x28. Pros: lightest in class, 8.2oz; shortest (most compact) in class, 9.5"; comes with a neoprene cover. Cons: Expensive, adjustments not click audible.
B) Weaver 2.5-7x28. Pros: Leupold comparable optics at 2/3 the price, click audible adjustments. Cons: heavier, 9.75oz; longer, 11.5"; no neoprene case.
C) and D) Leupold and Weaver 4x28's, same trends as above.
I went with B, the Weaver 2.5-7x28mm Classic Rimfire scope (Weaver #849431). Great scope. If I could do it over, it'd be as hard a decision as it was the first time. Leupold's smaller size and weight are huge factors, but so is price and there's no excuse that a scope costing more than $200 does not have click adjustable elevation and windage. I mean come on! I'm very happy with the Weaver. Its clarity and precision (esp. with CCI Mini Mags #0030) from 25 yards out to 100 are just jaw dropping.
Yes, the scope and rings are worth more than the gun, but I see absolutely nothing wrong with that.
It took some work in order to find lens covers to perfectly fit this scope. The outer dimensions of the eyepiece are 1.500” and the outer dimensions of the objective are 1.400”. I won't go into all of what I tried; suffice to say I ended up with a pair of Butler Creek flip open lens covers. Multi-Flex line on the eyepiece, size 10-11 (Butler Creek #21011) and their standard line on the objective, size 07 (Butler Creek #30070, still waiting for this in the mail). The entirety of the scope, QD rings and covers I've found fits in a standard, medium Scopecoat (Scopecoat #STD), which I like to use in some cases for added protection.
First photo w/o the scope, the rest with. Last photo shows the Scopecoat. Iron sights see Part I
Scopecoat:
