I would like to get full-size 1" optics for My Ruger 10/.22 carbine. It has stainless barrel and synthetic stock and a Weaver mount. If possible, I would like to get something that would also allow me to use the iron sights in a pinch without removing, but that is not necessary. If anybody has experience or advice on what I should get for under $100, please advise.

You may want to reconsider see-through rings. They will always elevate the scope higher than you really want it, resulting in poor cheek weld. I doubt it would be a problem on a .22 but with the bigger stuff a high scope will also result in bigger POI changes with distance changes.

It is not necessary to be able to use both at the same time if another setup would be better. I intend to pickup another one of these nifty little carbines and keep one setup with sights and one without. Thanks for the heads up, Glen.

I've got tip away rings on my Marlin 336 that allow me to use irons if necessary. The scope is hinged basically and tips out of the way.

iirc, the rail on my 10/22 just about covered the sights anyways..

I have the same issue on my 10/22. I have Warne Quick Detach rings on a Bushnell scope, just so I could remove it and plink away with the iron sights.

Unfortunately, the rails are too "humped" in the center to effectively use the irons. I replaced the irons with HiViz sights, and although they're a little better, the hump is just too intrusive.

I wish someone made a good low profile mount for that purpose. If anyone knows of one, let me know!

I got these (My link) for my 10/22. They work pretty well. I'm not going for extreme iron sight accuracy though anyway, so I don't have much problem with them. BTW, these replace the standard scope base on the rifle, they attach directly to the receiver.