Has anybody added an inexpensive BSA red dot scope to their MKIII? The price looks intoxicating and since my new target model came with the weaver mounting plate - well, it's almost like they're begging me to put something on it. I'd also be interested to see the difference in my patterns with and without the scope.
For lots of reasons I avoid BSA like the bird flu. "Intoxicating" may not be the descriptive word that will come to mind in the event you make such a purchase.
For around $60.00-$70.00 depending on the homework that's done on pricing, you can purchase a Millet Red Dot which will provide very reliable service with progressive intensity from 1-11
I suggest putting on a Red Dot which is more worthy of your Ruger MKIII.
Though some may say BSA is OK it's not been my expreince.
JMHO!
...and yes my groups got very respectable with the "dot" compared to without.
My eyes welcomed the dot.
Not a big fan of BSA red dots. I got a Tasco which survived 8 rounds of magnum buckshot out of my 870. The BSA lasted 2 rounds of bird shot before the zero went crazy, then two more and it fell off my shotgun. The Tasco cost me $30, same as the BSA. I put the BSA on a 10/22, it seems happier there.
I got an inexpensive BSA red dot to see if I liked the idea of a red dot scope. I decided I did, but not the BSA. I put a very nice Ultradot LT on my MK II678GC. I save the BSA for experimentation. It hasn't died yet.
IMO these pistols are made for red dots or holo's. No matter what I haul to the range, my 22/45 goes to. Plus rimfire is about all I shoot in the winter and most of the spring due to crappy weather.
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Thanks MCB and backatcha on your pistol.
My MKII was a safe queen foe many years due to my failing old eyes. Then one day a buddy had me shoot his MKII with a RD and it was like discovering pistol shooting. Liked it so much I got the MKII a friend which is pictured above.
Some bulk ammo, an Ultimate Clip Loader (misnomer) and some good company and it just "don't" get any better.
OK - consensus is don't buy the BSA. I went online and was unable to find a Millet red dot for under $100 so I looked at other red dot systems. Anyone have experience with A1Optics? It seems to have a few advantages over the other less expensive models - larger diameter 42mm vs 30mm, aluminum tube, metal threads instead of plastic, etc. Can also buy a model with 1or 2X capability for $18 more.
Nice pistol! I have the Mk. III "Hunter" Model. It has the same length barrel, but it is fluted rather than flattened on the sides. I put Hogue rubber grips on it to replace the ambidexterous hard wood panels. (I don't want to damage them.) Haven't tried a red dot on it yet.
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I've had/used a BSA red dot for years. Never had a problem with it. I have two, a 30mm and a 50mm. Never used the 50mm simply because I didn't want it. I ran across a deal for both, new, for $25 bucks each. The 50mm is and was somewhat large for my liking as well.
If you're on a budget, go ahead and get a BSA. If you can afford a little more, I suggest either of these, over a BSA or Millett...
Nice pistol! I have the Mk. III "Hunter" Model. It has the same length barrel, but it is fluted rather than flattened on the sides. I put Hogue rubber grips on it to replace the ambidexterous hard wood panels. (I don't want to damage them.) Haven't tried a red dot on it yet.
Thanks, Deep!
I was torn between the Hunter and the Slabby. The Slab became available first so I grabbed it. The Hunter is sweet. You'll love the Hogue grips. I've since put the stock grips in the safe and have gone with the Hogues on both my MKII and III....I even put them on my Single Six. They just feel better to me.
I use a big 42mm Tasco red dot that also has green recticles. The big field of vision is a help for old eyes to acquire the targets. Unless you are a really big-time shooter or hunting Taliban, I don't see any reason to spend hundreds on a red-dot sight. Mine cost less than $50 and is doing great service.
More on Ruger .22 pistols: one of the best mods is a set of Accuracy grips. They are unusual in that not only is there the traditional thumb rest, but the right side of the grip has a bulked out guide slot for your trigger finger, which puts exactly the right part of your digit on the trigger. They come in several sizes according to the length of your fingers.
