M44 Optics

[REB13]

What is a good and reasonable priced scope to put on a M44US? Also where can I get a good deal? Cannot afford to pay a lot but need something that will stand up to regular use. I am new to 22's so I thought I would ask those more in the know. Any informaton will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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[Gun Geek]

Reb --

One of mine just has a cheap Tasco Pronghorn on it. You can pick up a scope mount from a variety of sources online then just pick up a scope that meets your needs cheap at a local gunshow. I would advise you lay down with the rifle and get a feel for how long the eye relief will be so you can check out the scopes accordingly.

[HoosierDaddy]

How are you going to mount the scope?

[Kirk]

Any good quality scope like a Weaver K3 or K4 will do. The greater advantage of a scope sight is not the magnification but the fact that the cross hairs & target are on one focal plane. Even with an aperture rear sight, one has to line up the front sight & target and, if you have older eyes, that may be difficult. Havlin sales sells the mounts which, if I recall, accepts Weaver style rings. For 25 - 100 yds, a 3 or 4X scope is plenty. Get too much power and you see all your wiggles!

[schliem]

If you are only going to use the rifle for plinking or small game hunting, the 3 or 4 power scope will be just fine, I prefer Weaver scopes and plenty are to be found on E-Bay. If target shooting is in your plans then I would want somthing with a little more power, maybe a 3 to 9 power would be more to your likeing. Some scopes go from 6 to 24 power, I am thinking of Tasco or BSA. I have shot both and they do well, also they don't put that big of a dent in your billfold. Just remember a 3 to 4 power scope will blot out the 22 target at 50 yards or Meters. I guess what I am trying to say what are your plans for the rifle and scope then get what will suit you for that shooting. HTWH...Slim

[DiverseDave]

When it comes to Mossberg .22s , stick with Mossberg factory scopes & mounts. They made many different ones & all at high quality. Anything else will only hurt the value of your rifle. Both can be found on ebay, gun shows etc. If you want to go with a different brand scope, in a Mossberg mount, that would be ok too.
If you are new to Mossbergs, get a copy of "More Gun For The Money" it is a complete history of Mossbergs and the all the scopes, sights, etc. Every owner should a copy! Contact the National Mossberg collectors Asso. or (314) 937-6401

[Dave]

All Moss rifles were D&T for a side mount on rec., (except government contracts, generally) The Havlin mount uses these original holes and 1" rings. The old 3/4" scopes look good and are "correct" but most are in, at least, very dirty internal condition. Cost about 80 bucks to have cleaned. They were not good quality scopes compared to to-days products. I would go with an older 1" weaver scope. Can be found at most gun shows for less then a 100.

[REB13]

Thank you all for the helpful information. I will take a look on ebay and see what can be had that will meet most of my needs.
Thanks again for all th information.
REB