Ruger model 96 in .22 LR

[Jack Gilbert]

Hey, guys!! Thanks for the previous info you have supplied.

Anyway, I picked up a brand spanking new (for a used price as it was traded or sold at my favorite gun store/pawn shop) 96 Ruger in .22 LR. I traded a real nice (excellent condition) Remington nylon 66 and $130 bucks for it which I thought was pretty fair. Anyway, this Ruger reminds me a lot of the old Savage 99 and seems to have a really slick action.

Any one here have any experience with these rifles? Seems to want to shoot well but that brass bead and my 56 yar old eyes don't agree. What would you suggest for a scope-- some compact like a Burris or Leupold? Would like to have some nice glass on it as iron sights just don't work well for me any more. Williams used to make a receiver sight for the 1022 which exactly matched the curve of that receiver, which was really slick. Would also consider that over a scope if one was available.

Thanks ahead of time for any help you can give me. Sure enjoy this web site--nice to meet with knowledgible people where firearms is not a foreign language.

Jack

[Huntinbull]

I used to own a Ruger 96/22m the magnum version, and loved it! That short lever throw and the light and handy feel of a 10-22 made it a great carry gun for hikes and stalking varmints. These guns are as accurate as the 10-22 in its original form. Good luck with your new toy.
Huntinbull

[Jack Gilbert]

I took my trusty Birchwood Casey touch-up pen which is flat black and colored up that brass bead and now that 96 just shoots great. The previous owner had the rear sight cranked up too high which didn't help much. Think I will just plink with it for the time being as it's a lot of fun rolling cans with that open sight.

Thanks for the input. Pretty impressed with this rifle, for sure.

Jack