I'd like to get a simple red/green dot optic for my Marlin Model 60 for my son to use while plinking. He's used open sights on a bolt-action and an old Winchester pump, and I'd like this to be an option. I got it new in the 90s and have put tens of thousands of rounds through it.

I've got a BSA in my Amazon cart right now: https://www.amazon.com/gp/prod...=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Any other suggestions before I purchase it? Really looking for something simple and inexpensive. No magnification needed, just for plinking cans and such. But I want it to fit on the dovetail without adding rings.

Aren't you going to need a picatinny rail to install that optic on a firearm?

For a .22 rifle dovetail, you 're going to need an adapter of some kind to install an optical sight since you don't want to install rings.

Here is one option:



UTG snap-in rail adapter.

You'll need the above, or an optic with integral 3/8" mount, like this:

https://www.amazon.com/NcStar-...il-DP3/dp/B00150WIJ0

Not really what you described but Tech Sights is what I put on mine.

https://www.amazon.com/Tech-SI...zo81caIcL&ref=plSrch

Simple, cheap, and works pretty dang well. I have one of these for my 795.
https://www.amazon.com/Simmons...rds=simmons+4x+scope

That BSA is supposed to have the correct size rail, switchable.

But I think I may go with the peep sight linked above. That will probably be a more satisfactory solution for now.

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Tech Sights are an excellent addition.

Vortex make some nice red dots for good prices. Also have lifetime warranty.

It seems like all the options are much higher than the typical open sights ... he may be lucky to get a chin weld

or have you got a cheek-riser lined up too?