Good Target Rifle Around $300?

Your mood won't be all that great when you see what's involved with mounting the scope, zeroing it, then taking it off...then repeating the process. lol

Kidding aside, the "one size fits all" solution doesn't exist RK99, the main reason guys usually own more than one 22 rifle...and why guys like me go fishing with 4 rods...all rigged differently. :) While it's beneficial to get good at scope mounting/zeroing...it's not the kind of thing experienced shooters do mid-way through a shooting session. And yes, the scope will need to be re-zeroed after going back on.

Most 22s come with either dovetails...or are drilled-tapped to accept weaver bases/rails. Weaver rings can be bought as QD (Quick-detach) and use a small lever (vs. socket cap machine screws) so it can be done tool-free in the field. Decent QD rings start around $80+. Considering your budget, I'm not sure that's a great fit.

Anyhow, scopes are generally an "either/or" proposition, but considering your experience level and the so-so irons that most inexpensive Chinese rifles come with...I think you're better off putting a cheap scope on. That Scorpio rifle might not be a terrible choice either, especially as a starter. I wouldn't worry about bedding a $169 rifle either, I can't imagine it'll make any difference. Certainly not as much as the correct ammo choice will.

Good luck!

For the price of the Scorpio; buy two. I found my heavy and out of ballance with a scope, and I can shoot better with iron sights anyway. LOL.
 
Cool. I may take a look at those. Can someone point me to a link on how to bed the barrel if you know it off hand? I can Google it but if somebody can point me there it's easier :)

Plastic stock; I used JB plastic. Biggest issue with the Scorpio is the fore and aft movement of the barreled action. Easy fix. Watch some videos for various rifles.

The scorpio stock is better than most as it is quite rigid; Make sure you free float the barrel if it is making contact. It is a good medium heavy weight to start with.

Likely the shortest action on a .22; pleasure to use.
 
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