simmons scope question

[Tenn870]

Just bought a new simmons 3-9x32 22 mag scope and the rings it came with do not fit on my rail system, I have a utg quad rail on my ruger 10/22 .. but I need to know what size rings to get 30mm or 1 inch? please help

 

[smokey262]

30mm and 1 inch refer to the scope's tube diameter. Measure your scope. It will be 1"

The rings you received on that scope are probably for a grooved 22 rimfire receiver. You need weaver style rings to fit that rail

 

[Tenn870]

thanks, so is there a difference between 30mm and 1 inch rings, which would be for my scope?

I know about the rail but I need new rings and dont know what size rings to get

 

[CheckFire]

As Smokey explained, you need 'Weaver style' rings in 1" DIAMETER to fit that scope tube--30mm rings are too large.

The ring HEIGHT (how high they set above the rail) loosely depends on the diameter of the scope's objective bell And where/how you position your cheek on the stock--in your case, you probably can use 'low' or 'medium' height 1" rings that are Weaver-style(which are made by many manufacturers, incl. Weaver).

CF

 

[Tenn870]

thank you! cant wait to take it to the range

 

[Maverick223]

You need 1" rings, low or medium height (depending upon your stock), for a piccatinny rail or Weaver type mount (these will work, but may require a re-zero if you mount and dismount them). The Weaver Tactical rings are pretty inexpensive and have performed well IME, though any ring would likely work well enough for a rimfire.

 

[CheckFire]

Have fun!---BTW--you can also put 'Weaver See-Thru' 1" rings on, which are elevated and open (below the scope tube where it sets in the rings), and may allow you to use your BUIS if you have them.

Enjoy.

 

[Maverick223]

BTW--you can also put 'Weaver See-Thru' 1" rings on

Nooooooo! That generally creates a situation where both sets of sights (scope and irons) cannot be used properly as it makes a proper cheek weld impossible, particularly for the optics. I find it is best to use QD style rings and just remove the scope altogether if you want to use both (which is a good idea IMO, especially for a hunting rifle).

 

[CheckFire]

Maverick-- I definitely agree with you re: the 'see-thru's--they make for a poor cheek-weld for most shooter's.
I was just giving the OP another option--not necessarily recommending it. Thanks for pointing out the disadvantages.

CF