Target sights for 10/22 with heavy target barrel?

[bryand71]

I have my 10/22 fitted with a nice thumbhole stock and a .920 target barrel. I would like to shoot it using iron sights once in a while, instead of being restricted to only using optics. Has anyone mounted target style or globe sights to a 10/22? I know I need to go to a Gunsmith to see how much it would cost to cut the dovetail into the end of the barrel for the front sight. If anyone has any pics that would be great too. Thanks in advance.

[tombogan03884]

If M25 Operator doesn't see this post, try sending him a PM. He can probably help you out.

[bryand71]

Thanks for the info, I'll give it a couple days.

[Bidah]

I know it is not specifically what you are looking for, but Tech-Sights.com does make them.  They are Garand/M1A/AR style on the rear, and the front is the same way.  They also made a slip on collar with a dovetail in it for those barrels.

-Bidah

[bryand71]

I know it is not specifically what you are looking for, but Tech-Sights.com does make them.  They are Garand/M1A/AR style on the rear, and the front is the same way.  They also made a slip on collar with a dovetail in it for those barrels.

-Bidah

Thanks, I checked the web site and I like what I see. My only problem with the .920 adapter is that my barrel has compensator slots milled into the end of the barrel. I don't know if this adapter will slide past of would have to sit on the very end of the barrel. Looks like I need to email the company to ask.
I still might buy them and just see how much it would cost to have the dovetail groove cut into the barrel just in front of the comp.

[Sponsor]

[Overload]

This seem to be a problem I have too: If I want a different barrel, I loose my front sight.  I wanted a 10/22 for Appleseed, and was going to buy the Tech Sights, but the lack of aftermarket barrels with front sight notches stopped me.  It seems everyone who gets an aftermarket barrel goes to a scope.

[m25operator]

I have not researched it, but quality target sights can be mounted, but again, I do not think it has been researched very far, The 10/22 has a very flat side, that can take many rear sight configurations, and then a dovetail or clamp on front sight. 10/22's are not generally considered Target rifles, ergo, not many aftermarket sights have been made for them specifically, iron sights that is. I will look into this for you, but might take a little time.

[tombogan03884]

 One thing to be aware of, Some custom .22 barrels are ALUMINUM with a steel sleeve in the bore. The dovetail cut into aluminum may not hold up, Alum. is far more susceptible to wear and bending if the sight becomes loose in the dovetail you will have to either cut a second dovetail, which will eventually do the same thing, ( plus looking like a hack job ) or replace the barrel.

[MikeBjerum]

Are situations like this the price we pay for enjoying popular, common guns?  The 10/22 is such a success, and for very good reason, that we can buy anything for it we want if we look hard enough.  For four times the price of the original gun we can have a personalized, one off, tack driver.

The question is why?  My thought is that if we are looking for a kit project, learning experience, and/or extremely personalized on a budget the 10/22 is a great gun to start playing with.  However, if I'm looking for a high end target gun I think I've learned that I can go get a gun designed for that purpose from the start.

All of that said, I feel your pain of not having iron sights on the new barrel.  Every year I see fewer and fewer rifles available with irons.  Optics have become the standard sighting system.

[Overload]

M58,
  I bought a 10/22, went and shot it, and hated it.  Didn't like the trigger, didn't like the rear sight, didn't like the mag release or the magazines, didn't like the lack of accuracy.  The gun felt very stiff to me.  I don't know HOW it became a success, but I understand why so many after-market accessories exist for it. 
  Should I want a gun where it's expected that I replace everything after I buy it?  I'd rather have a gun that I'm happy with out of the box.  If my Browning Semi-auto used a magazine and had sling swivels (it doesn't as it's a breakdown), I would have never tried the 10/22 (these are requirements for an Appleseed rifle).
  As I said earlier, I wanted a .22 for Appleseed so I could concentrate on the shooting and not my rifle.  I think I'll stick with a battle rifle and try not to game the system.  Looking at my AR, even it was built to game a system, as it's setup for High-Power matches, and therefore not very practical for normal use.  I've used it at Appleseed twice, but would like a lighter rifle for next time.