Detatchable Scope?

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This is probably noob question, but here it goes...

Is there such thing as a detachable scope mount system? That allows the scope to be removed/installed without loosing zero? I'd like something like that on my 10/22... I rather a scope for gophers, but open sights for plinking. But I dont want to have to remove the scope from the rail & loose zero every time.

I know you see that kinda thing in movies and such... but I cant find anything about it on here... Maybe its too good to be true. I have a feeling im making an idiot of myself by asking :redface:
 
Detachable Scopes.

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It's actually a pretty good question. There are all kinds of things in the movies. The guy takes a rifle, attaches the stock, attaches the barrel, attaches the scope, loads one round, and makes a 500 yard shot. Yeah, right! Or the guy that puts a silencer on a REVOLVER, and silently shoots someone. Yeah, double right!

How about the old Superman TV series. In the introductions each episode, the bad guy shoots six bullets that bounce off Superman's chest. Then, when the bad guy throws the gun at Superman.....HE DUCKS.

There are detachable scope systems, such as the German type "Claw" mounts, but they are hand fitted. Other systems are available, but very expensive. Such a system would probably cost 4-5 times the cost of the 10-22.

Most of us put on a scope, then nail, tape, glue, cement, wire, wrap with rubber bands, or anything else we can think of to keep it steady and in line. And this does not even count the defects that can be in the scope.

One thing you might consider is a set of high SEE THROUGH mounts. You could use the scope, and by dropping your head a bit, use the open sights. The only draw back to this is the higher head position when using the scope.
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EAW(Ernst Apelte Werke) out of Germany make various return to zero mounts,
but as has been said they are more than the cost of the average 10/22.
The manufacturer does recommend that sighting shots or verification shots be
taken to ensure that zero has been maintained after removal and refitting.

An acquaintance who uses Weaver bases and mounts on occasion removes his scope. He claims if he pushes the scope forward so the crossbolt engages
at the front of the groove in the base then tightening the crossbolt as he did when first mounting the scope he can maintain close to zero.
He always shoots verification shots to check. It's usually pretty close. Recoil, if anything will cause the scope/rings to ride forward if there is any play.
Pushing the scope forward before tightening the crossbolt will help to eliminate that play.
 
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A heavy (read "stiff") Weaver-type rail from Power Custom and a set of QD rings from Burris (Signature Zee's rock!) or Leupold QD's will do the job and cost under $75. This rig works well on my current 10/22 target gun, and also performs well on my CZ-452 Lux when paired with 11mm dovetail to weaver adapter bases.
 
I have a couple of sets of Leupold QD's. They are amazing to return to zero when I dismount and remount my scope. So good in fact, that I have a 6.5-20 and a straight 6x42 that I use on the same rifle, and after about 4 swaps back and forth, they have always maintained zero. Worth a try if you can get bases to fit your rifle. Regards, Eagleye.
 
i went shooting with my friend this weekend at the range. i removed my scope(just loosened the claps on the dovetail and didn't actually take the rings off the scope) put it on his, then after 20 or so shots, put it back on mine without changing anything. it actually held zero perfectly. or atleast perfectly enough to shoot a penny sized 10 shot grouping at 25 yards at exactly where i was aiming.
 
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