Need a scope for my Winchester pump.

[retread]

Back in 1957, when I was 11 years old my Dad bought me my first 22. Before that I was using my brothers single shot. Wow, a Winchester pump! I have carried it around for the last 58 years. It looks almost new today. It had a 3/4" tubed weaver scope on it for all those years but it (the scope) finally gave up. I bought a set of 1" rings that fit the grooved receiver. Looks like the largest scope forward bell diameter I can use is 1-3/8" without removing the rear iron sight, which I do not want to do. Any suggestions on a good scope that won't break the bank?

[69daytona]

Check swfa.com they had bsa sweet 22 scope on sale for half price, about 49$ very good scope for the money, I have 2 on two of my 22s and like them a lot.

[freebullet]

Call Weaver they might warranty it.

You could have that one rebuilt to keep it as it were.

[retread]

Called Weaver a while back. They said it was from the "old" Weaver company and they did not want to have anything to do with it. Not even willing to do a repair for charge.

[flounderman]

Buy one of the older k Weavers, el paso made. Somewhere in the 50 dollar range.

[shooterg]

And probably even rings for .22's can be had in different heights to clear the scope bell.

[freebullet]

You may be able to find someone to rebuild it. Probably wouldn't be worth it unless it is important to you. I have an older Redfield that was my father's I need to track down someone to fix the reticle.

[Mk42gunner]

I tend to think that it is hard to get a one inch scope with an enlarged objective that doesn't look way too big for most small framed .22's.

If it was up to me, I would be looking for a blued steel Weaver in the K2.5, K3 or K4 range to put on it.

Robert

[Bigslug]

The Weaver RV7 (2-7x28mm) is an outstanding rimfire scope for not a lot of cash. All you will need and more for a field .22 scope.