I am using Leupold rings on mine.

 

Which Leupold rings are you using? I also need to mount a Leupold 2x7 to my BL-22. Thanks.

 

I started with Burris rimfire rings in gloss to try and match the Browning blueing and the gloss scope I had. But they came to me with an unmatched finish. One ring glossy and the other dull. so I returned them. Backed off of it and got a set of JP weaver adapters and matte burris signature zee (which I use on nearly everything). They kind of uglify a pretty nice gun with the matte finish, but the combo worked out well in the end purpose-wise.

I've forgotten since its been about 3 years, but its an 11mm dovetail rather than a 3/8" correct?

 

Looks like I lied about a year ago. I have Burris Signature rimfire rings on that thing. Saw it in a picture a second ago. Which is sad, because I probably haven't pulled it out of the back of the safe in over a year.

 

I think that it's 3/8".

I am using Burris deluxe gloss rings on the scope base of my Browning ATD. I think that they would look good and fit well on your BL22. Leupolds should work fine as well.

 

Wanted to bring this one back to the top...I ended up using a set of Burris 420071 rings and they worked out very well and hold the dovetail tightly.

 

I have Leupold 3/8" medium rimfire rings on mine.

 

I hate to bump this thread back up from two yrs ago but this is the perfect setup, I feel, for a BL22. Could you tell me exactly what scope model this is? Looks like a Leupold but what model?

Thanks...and again...apologies...

 

I just purchased a set of Warne rimfire med. to put on my bl.22. The rounded part on the receiver dovetails seem to be at the ends. I would think if you mount the rings on both ends a tad inward each end they should hold. I called Warne about the rings. Was told there is a little dot that needs to be up for the 3/8” and reverse it down for 11 mm dovetails.

 

Leupold 2-7x28 using Leupold Rimfire med. (54289)

 

Yea I see what ya mean. I put on one ring to test as I don’t have a scope yet.They barely hold on like slickracer said. I ordered the Leupold medium 54289 ones .Thanks fellas for the info .Bill

 

Good info on this thread. Lever actions usually are harder to find the perfect mount setup because of the hammer clearance. Combine that issue with the proper dovetail and the info in this thread is important.

 

I agree...after searching all over the net, this thread gave me the info I was looking for in my soon to be BL22.

I hope to find out exactly what scope I referenced in the quote. It has the perfect looks and balance to me.

Thanks for not roasting me....:bthumb:

 

Unless your eyes absolutely need a scope to see; I recommend staying with an Aperture sight.

I also have a BL-22 in grade II. My eyes at 55 aren't what they used to be however, a good aperture sight does work pretty well.

The problem with scopes on a light .22 lever, is that you already have a skinny receiver, that is somewhat Tall, and adding a scope, tends to make the rifle want to flop to one side....especially when shooting off a bench. Kinda like Dolly Parton, in a windstorm....you get my drift. It throws the balance of a lever gun, completely off, and changes the handling. I went with the following, after trying the scope route:

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4035647&postcount=7

Also, Skinner sights might work for you.

http://skinnersights.com/browning_30.html

If your heart is set on a scope, get the lightest scope that works for you, also mount it as low as possible. Best of luck.

 

No doubt that lever action rifles look better with aperture or open sights than with scopes. That is why finding the right combination of rings and scopes is more difficult than it is in other rifle actions.

 

my BL-22 came to me with a Redfield 4X on Redfield medium rings. Fit's perfectly, Eye relief, height, no wobble (it's a '73 grade II) added a hammer spur from Midway to accommodate my goriller paws, worked the trigger a bit, now it's purrrrrrrfect.

Varmints fear it.

For bigger varmints, my Marlin 922-M S/A, 22 mag gets the nod. 22 hornet, Savage short action. .223 /22-250 / 22 TCM Savage striker bolt action pistol, round out the .22 battery, still like the lever gun best fer plinkin':gun4:

RED

 

I wouldn't be able to live with a scope on a dainty little BL-22 action for the reasons
Flintlock stated above. A scope, any scope, looks way too big and ruins the handling.
My eyes aren't that great but I can still do well with a peep sight and have a Skinner on mine.

When I get to the point where I can't do well with the peep anymore, then I'll go with this set up:

 

When your eyes start going, the peep sights will extend your ability to shoot with mechanical sights for a while.

The introduction of the Red Dot sights was one of the greatest inventions for those who have failing eyesight.

 

I can appreciate everyone’s comments, especially how the rifle will look and handle with a scope.

Unfortunately, I still need to proceed with mounting one for several reasons, so if anyone could help me determine what model scope is in the above picture (Moedum1’s) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to everyone.

 

I can appreciate everyone's comments, especially how the rifle will look and handle with a scope.

Unfortunately, I still need to proceed with mounting one for several reasons, so if anyone could help me determine what model scope is in the above picture (Moedum1's) would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks to everyone.

I'm guessing a Leupold 2-7 X33???

Another option, is some of the guys on this website recommend some of the older, quality made 3/4" tubes, that will ergonomically, fit the rifle better. I can't remember if it was Weaver, or some other brands....somebody will chime in.

 

I put a leupold 4x28 on mine. I ordered it from the custom shop cause I wanted a thicker duplex in mine. That fine crosshair I can’t see it that good in the woods. If you order from the custom shop I think you can get a gloss one too.