Ruger 10/22 Scope Mounts & Picatinny Rails

Ruger 10/22 Scope Mounts & Picatinny Rails

Quick Guide: Choosing the Right Ruger 10/22 Scope Mount
Step 1: Confirm whether you have a Standard Ruger 10/22 or a 10/22 Takedown model.
Step 2: Choose the appropriate MOA rail for your shooting distance.
Step 3: Install your optic using proper torque specifications.

The Ruger 10/22 is one of the most popular rimfire rifles ever made.

Whether you use yours for plinking, hunting, suppressed shooting, or NRL22 competition, a quality scope mount is one of the best upgrades you can make.

A precision Picatinny rail gives your optic a stronger mounting platform and more flexibility for scope placement.

Standard Ruger 10/22 vs Ruger 10/22 Takedown

  • Ruger 10/22 (Standard Models): Most traditional 10/22 rifles use a receiver-mounted rail designed for the standard 10/22 receiver pattern.
  • Ruger 10/22 Takedown: Takedown rifles require a dedicated mount designed specifically for the Takedown system to maintain alignment and hold zero after reassembly.

Choosing the Right MOA Rail

  • 0 MOA: Ideal for most rimfire shooting distances such as plinking, hunting, and range shooting under 100 yards.
  • 20 MOA: A popular option for rimfire competitions like NRL22, allowing shooters to dial elevation for targets at longer distances.
  • 30–40 MOA: Designed for extreme long-range rimfire shooting where maximum elevation adjustment is required.

Selecting the correct MOA rail allows you to maximize your scope's internal elevation adjustment while maintaining a comfortable zero distance.

Your Guide to Mounting an Optic on the Ruger 10/22

For decades, the Ruger 10/22 has been one of the most popular rimfire rifles ever made.

While the rifle itself is known for reliability and accuracy, the factory mounting setup can be limiting.

An EGW one-piece Picatinny rail provides a stronger mounting platform for scopes and red dots while improving optic stability and repeatability.

Choosing the Right Mount for Your Rifle

We manufacture rails for both standard and Takedown configurations.

  • Standard Models: Designed for traditional carbine and rifle variants, these full-length Picatinny rails provide maximum flexibility for scope ring placement and eye relief adjustment.
  • Takedown Models: Our dedicated Takedown mount is engineered specifically for the Ruger takedown system and is designed to maintain alignment after reassembly.

What Does MOA Mean?

MOA stands for Minute of Angle. It refers to the built-in cant of the rail and plays an important role in long-range shooting.

  • 0 MOA: Best for general rimfire shooting, plinking, hunting, and most setups zeroed between 50 and 100 yards.
  • 20 MOA: A popular option for NRL22 and longer-range rimfire shooting. This additional elevation helps maximize your optic's adjustment range.
  • 30-40 MOA: Designed for extreme long-range rimfire setups where additional elevation travel is needed.

Quick Recommendations

  • General Range Use: 0 MOA
  • NRL22 & Long Range Rimfire: 20 MOA
  • Extreme Rimfire Distance: 30-40 MOA
  • Best Ring Compatibility: Picatinny
  • Most Popular Setup: 20 MOA + 30mm rings

Looking for a Good Set of Rings?

Check out our Practical, Keystone, and Tactical series rings.

Unlike many manufacturers, we machine our rings in-house at our Quakertown, Pennsylvania facility. This allows us to maintain tight tolerances, consistent quality, and reliable optic retention.

  • Practical Rings: Machined from solid 6061 aluminum for shooters who want durability, performance, and value.
  • Keystone Series: Features a heavy-duty horizontally split design with a Chromoly crossbolt and T15 Torx screws for maximum clamping force and stability.
  • Tactical Rings: Machined as a matched set from a single block of aluminum to provide exceptional alignment and a stress-free grip on the scope tube.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is a one-piece Picatinny rail better than the factory rail?

A: EGW rails are machined from solid 6061 aluminum and built to true Picatinny specifications for improved strength and compatibility.

Picatinny rails also provide greater flexibility for ring placement and work with both Picatinny and most Weaver-style rings.

Q: Will the Takedown mount still allow me to use factory iron sights?

A: Yes. Our low-profile Takedown rail (Part #46101) is designed to allow continued use of the factory rear sight.

Q: Are mounting screws included?

A: Yes. Every EGW rail includes the correct Torx screws and installation bit for proper installation.