Help needed on BSA .22 LR 15 shots tubular magazine

[anupjee1954]

I own the above mentioned rifle from the 1950s, and its still so good that I cant let go of it! However I was planning to fix a Riflescope to the gun but there are no provisions on the gun to do so. What method should I follow? I came across the 'clamp on mounts' system which I can avail when fixing, but I am not sure that it wont interfere with the bolt mechanism; and using this method, I can install the scope only to the side which I dont want at all. Please direct me to something useful!

I was planning to import a Leupold scope from the states through courier, are there any complications in doing it?

[Sakobav]

Thats one of my favorite rifle a gun I learnt firing on - classic. I wouldnt put any scope on it because that might involve drilling in the barrel so one needs competent gun smith with proper tools. Some things are better left as is - rather you can purchase IOF rifles 3006 and modify it to hearts content. This BSA leave it in original pristine condition like a classic its meant to be .

Post the pictures of your rifle

Cheers

[sa_ali]

I agree, why spoil the old beauty.

If you want scope then go for IOF, or sell it and buy some other which has scope base built in.

[nagarifle]

i would agree with everyone, why change it? by drilling etc

check to see the clearance of the clamp on mount, if it is a high mount then should have clearance for the bolt. ask the person/ shop who is selling it.

Leupold scope, i like em, but for .22? probably cost as much as the rifle (in the usa that is)

[Baljit]

I agree with ngrewal,sa_ali and nagarifle , i think mounting a Leupold scope on .22 is not a good idea.Here in Canada and US you can buy two Ruger 10/22 rifles with the same price.
Other thing you don't need a high teck scope for .22, get a Bushnell or Tasco 3 x 9 x 40 that's all you need but still it's your money and you can buy anything you want.


Baljit