Question on Ruger Deerstalker

[iwottopq]

Hello to all.
I have brought a Ruger Deerstalker in .44 magnum and I am serching the rings to install a little optic.
The question is...: The holes on the receiver are the same of the Ruger 10/22???
There are other rings or weaver that are compatible with this gun?
Thanks in advance.
Ciao
Nino

[pietro]

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No, Nino - they are not.

In fact, the holes in the receiver top are not all for scope mounting.

The 2 holes toward the rear of the receiver are to accept the rear scope mount base.

The 2 (larger) holes toward the front of the receiver are for screws that secure the cartridge guide to the roof of the inside of the receiver - and should not be messed with unless doing a repair or replacement.

The 2 holes for the front scope mount base (which is a different height than the rear base) are located atop the rearmost portion of the barrel, between the rear barrel sight and the front of the receiver.


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[iwottopq]

Hello Pietro.
Thanks for your help. I have not noted that there are others 2 holes on the barrel...
Thanks again...
Ciao
Nino