Gunsmithing Putting scope base on aluminum 10/22 barrel?

[deersniper]

i would like to add a rail to a 10/22 so I can use a clip on optic in front of the scope. Would there be any problems drilling and tapping the aluminum TacSol barrel and adding a picatinny rail?



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[EXTREMEPREJUDICE]

Interesting question as setting aside the "barrel harmonics and what not" it very well might work with a .22 cal. providing the tap depth and barrel thickness on your Ruger........................never heard of it being done though. Have you looked at the Aim Sports Tactical Quad Rail for the 10/22? Of course there's always the more expensive Badger EFR or if it won't work with your stock the LR-EFR. If you decide to attach the rail to your barrel it would be great if you would share your results.

 

[spife7980]

Dont know about aluminum but I can say that all the old 40x and win 52s etc had barrel mounted scopes. Most chassis are aluminum and they all have plenty of tapped holes on them. I say if its thick enough to get enough of a good clean thread to try it. According to the manufactures website the barrel is .92"

 

[EzGoingKev]

Why not mount it to the stock like the Marines do with the M40?

 

[GH41]

I'd contact TacSol for the liner diameter. It would be simple math after that.