30mm optics on the Ruger No 1

[Adam in WI]

Anyone put a 30mm scope on their Ruger No 1? I've heard the quarter rib isn't the greatest mounting platform for a heavier scope. Mine isn't super heavy at about 22 ounces, but it ain't no 2-7 Leupold either. I don't want to waste money on Ruger rings if it's a bonkers idea. The rifle seems accurate enough in it's stock form to warrant some better glass.

 

[lawman29]

1981 Ruger #1 .220 swift re-barreled to 22-250 and cleaned up. Mounted a Leupold VX-3 6.5-20x40 with 30 mm tube. & varmint hunter reticle. Shoots great. 30mm no problem but I went with smaller objective for looks and cheek weld.

 

[Adam in WI]

Nice rig, but yours does have the scope blocks. Anyone put one on the quarter rib?

 

[jobhopper66]

If I remember correctly the quarter rib was pinned as well as screwed in place so I would think it would be a very secure mounting platform for a 30mm scope.

 

[lawman29]

Blocks

 

[SSL]

If I remember correctly the quarter rib was pinned as as screwed in place so I would think it would be a very secure mounting platform for a 30mm scope.

You are right. Combination of pins and screws actually makes it more secure than most mounts usning only four screws.

 

[Adam in WI]

Anyone know offhand what's the lowest 30mm ring set that will work on the quarter rib? I think I might give this a go. I've heard Leupold mediums are about the lowest.