Hey, this is my first rifle and first scope. I had a GC for bass pro so i ordered a scope base and scope w/rings from them. Got it today but the rings dont seem to be the same style as the base. do i need a different style base? or different style rings? The rifle is a marlin .22lr xt-22r. here are the links to the items:

 

http://www.basspro.c.../1108311024316/

 

http://www.basspro.c...12022405010613/

 

It seems the base has a cut out to allow the bolt to go through for the scope to sit on flush but with the rings that came with the scope does not allow for that and wont sit flush to allow me to tighten the screw.

 

sorry im a complete newb and wish i could describe it better but hopefully someone will get me, lol.

The rings on the scope are dovetail rings and the mount is a weaver style that is why they won't match up. You need a set of weaver rings in order for it to work.

Sweet thanks, ill pick some up

Often on rimfire rifles, the receiver is grooved for 3/8" rimfire rings.

 

A weaver rail and corresponding rings are quite a bit larger.

 

If your receiver is grooved, then you will not need the weaver rails.

Or, if the receiver has the standard 3/8" rimfire dovetail, the scope rings will mount directly to the receiver without the bases.

 

Most rimfire rifles come from the factory with the top of the receiver dovetailed. Standard for US produced rifles is 3/8". I believe (but I'm not sure) that European rifles use 11mm. There are rings that are meant to interface directly with a receiver dovetail - that is what came with your scope.

 

The bases you got are Weaver bases and mount to the rifles receiver via pre-tapped holes. For these you would need Weaver-style rings.

 

Depends on if your rifle has the integral dovetail - if so, the bases are not needed, mount the scope directly to the rail. If it is not dovetailed, mount the bases to the receiver and get new Weaver-style rings for your scope.

 

Good luck.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

well after closer inspection the receiver does appear to be grooved/dovetail, F me! lol anyone wanna buy some weaver bases?