While a life long shooter I have almost exclusively been an iron sight guy, and know zip about scopes!
I picked up an old Martini single shot that had the sights removed and a scope mount added.
Only mark on the mount ( a grooved type similar to what is integrated into some .22 receivers) is the marking “60A” and it is about 3&3/4” long.
Looking for a reasonable scope for general range use. If the rifle proves accurate enough I might try playing around with my clubs silhouette matches with it.
If any one has guidance on what scope and rings would be suitable I would appreciate it.
Not looking to spend night force money but don’t want Chinese junk either.
For my limited scope knowledge I figure a fixed power might be a better option?

I've been pleased with the Nikon rimfire series of scopes...they are a good value IMHO...I currently have the 3X9 on a SIG 522. The only "bad" thing I have against it are the plastic caps on the turret adjustments (they sorta feel a little "chintzy", but that's just me...because all my other scopes have metal caps)...they do their job though...it's a good clear scope with a ranging reticle...it's also offered in a 4X12 power...

Amazon has the 3X9 for under $90 with Prime...

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-P...=nikon+rimfire+scope

With that being said, even though I do not own one, I do know a couple of squirrel hunter friends that are pleased with the fixed 4 power Weaver .22 scopes...from what I understand they are this model...

https://www.amazon.com/Weaver-...-Matte/dp/B0000V2DBS

I'm not sure how inexpensive you are looking for...but IMHO steer clear of the Simmons rimfire scopes...I have owned a couple of their .22 Mag 4 powers and I was not at all happy with their clarity or sharpness...

Both Nikon and Weaver are good makers of affordable inexpensive scopes...they are both imported...for US manufactured scopes you might want to look into Leupold...

https://www.leupold.com/search?q=Rimfire+scopes

You might checkout this website for answers on the dovetail scope mounts...

https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/index.php

EDIT...does the scope mount look like this one at the following link?...this is a Weaver base #60A...

http://www.mountsplus.com/AR-1...s/105-WVR-48064.html

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For budget scopes.

I've got a Primary Arms 4-16x44 with mil-dots I like. I think it was $179

I've also got an Athlon in MOA that I really like. I think Athlon might be my go to budget optic going forward.

60a sounds like an old Weaver rail

I like the leupold vx1 and fx1 rimfire scopes but they may be over budget, if you know a leupold dealer you can get them for 160-190.00.

I have had good luck with Bushnell.

I’ve had a couple of these Weavers and liked them on my 22’s.

https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...dual-x-reticle-matte

Opticsplanet has a deal right now on the Nikon Prostaff Rimfire II’s. $87 shipped.

I have this scope on my Ruger American rimfire and use Talley Rings. Super accurate and good glass clarity.


https://www.opticsplanet.com/n...-bdc-riflescope.html

Simmons Mag 22 and some weaver rings. Good setup for under $50.

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Originally posted by Riley:
I’ve had a couple of these Weavers and liked them on my 22’s.

https://www.midwayusa.com/prod...dual-x-reticle-matte

I also have a few of these and agree that they are very nice scopes, especially at the sale price. Leupold no longer produces their 28mm rimfire series scopes, but you may be able to find a used one.

I love the Weaver Rimfires, both the 2-7x28 and 4x28 fixed.

Thanks for all the replies, will have to do some shopping!

Check out these rings. They will adjust for an 11mm or 3/8 dovetails.

http://www.bkltech.com/default.asp

I know some high level 22 competition shooters that use them.And the price is really good.






As far as a scope what are the silhouette match rules on scopes? Variable,fixed,maximum power etc. Every club is different and if you might use it in matches I would start to see what is legal

For precision rimfire, you want something that has parallax adjustment at close range, and target turrets. Options there are very limited, without spending a ton of cash. Bushnell has a few with side parallax adjustment and target turrets, at a very reasonable price. Bushnell

If that's a Weaver #60A scope base...it will take any standard Weaver style ring no matter the manufacturer...depending on the scope you choose, the only thing will be the ring height (low, medium, high or extra high...the lowest ring height that will allow the front bell of the scope to clear the barrel is usually preferred) and the diameter of the scope which for rimfire budget scopes will be 1" diameter.