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10/12/2005 9:34:46 PM EDT
I posted this in GD, too, but I figured it won't get lost as quickly here.
I have a cheap-o version of one of these scopes:



And since I am upgrading my A2 upper to a flattop upper, I really won't need this thing for my AR anymore.  It's actually a good little scope for a Leapers -- it kept its zero fairly well, or as well as could be expected for a $40 scope.

Anyway, I figured I would do something with it, and I want to put it on my Ruger 10/22 carbine.  The tube diameter is a weird dimension, though (1 5/16" or 33.34mm) so Wal-Mart scope rings are out.  I obviously can't use the carry handle fastening system that is on the scope because the Ruger only has a simple Picatinny/Weaver rail on it.  Good news about that is that the carry handle mount can be removed by taking out the 4 phillips screws and all that is left is a straight tube of an odd diameter.  How could I go about retrofitting this scope to fit the rail of the 10/22?  Is it a lost cause?
10/12/2005 9:40:54 PM EDT
[#1]
Remove the swing arm.

Remove/unscrew mount from scope.

Attach mount to a Arms #5 from the top down. Arms # 5 is a little pricey, there are cheaper clones out there.

Then reattach mount to scope.

All done.
10/12/2005 9:52:07 PM EDT
[#2]
Attach the mount to one of these?

www.mountsplus.com/miva/merchant.mvc?page=MSP/PROD/arms_mounts/5

How?  Without the swing arm, the mount has no way of attaching itself to anything.  Plus a Weaver/Picatinny rail is what I'm trying to attach it to in the first place.  Maybe this is the wrong ARMS #5?  
10/12/2005 10:13:34 PM EDT
[#3]
No that is the correct one. Your mount has a channel which will sit in the Arms mount. You will have to drill a hole into the arms mount and install a screw from the top down, thats why I said to find a cheaper model.
10/12/2005 10:28:07 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
No that is the correct one. Your mount has a channel which will sit in the Arms mount. You will have to drill a hole into the arms mount and install a screw from the top down, thats why I said to find a cheaper model.



AH now I understand.

So...the only question now is where to find an ARMS 5 knockoff...any idea?

Alternatively couldn't I simply drill two holes in the cheapo mount to fit bolts that will go thru the ARMS 5 mount's holes and then maybe tighten with nuts?  The cheapo mount might not be long enough, though, to drill holes that far apart.

ETA: Hey I think I might have found something that might just work.  LINK, from Leapers, too
10/25/2005 4:32:56 PM EDT
[#5]
45auto,

Tapco has what you want, it is a flat top adaptor made for that type of scope. The lever type nut is taken off and the mount comes with a thumb nut to hold the scope on, then it mounts like a riser to your flat top.

Jeff
10/25/2005 4:41:49 PM EDT
[#6]
JKH, got a link?  I can't seem to find it on TAPCO's website.
10/25/2005 4:48:39 PM EDT
[#7]
Dang! not on their site anymore, BUT I have one kicking around and would let it go cheap enough, whatcha got to trade? Or would you want to trade the scope off?

E-mail me.

Jeff
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