red dot sights

Post by **Teddy** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:36 pm

I would like a red dot scope for my henry youth model,but I notice most of these come with the weaver mounts so they would not fit the henry 3/8 rimfire mount.

Mistered · Post by **Mistered** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:01 pm

You will probably have to get a 3/8" to rail adapter.
Pretty common but someone who has done this may have a more experienced approach.

Post by **North Country Gal** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:33 pm

About ten years, back, there used to be red dots with a built in 3/8" base for 22s, but haven't seen any of these in a long time. As above, if you want to use any of the popular red dots with a built-in weaver base, you can use an adapter. I'm not a big fan of adding another link into the mount system, but it does work. Lastly, there are still some 1" tube style red dots out there like the excellent Ultradot 25, which allow you to use a set of standard rimfire rings. Ultradots are not cheap, but they are top quality. Here's one mounted with rimfire rings on a CZ 22 LR.

Post by **BigAl52** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 10:35 pm

https://www.diproductsinc.com/Detail.as ... 4&CAT=9854

I put one of these on a Henry pump. Works great I think it would work on that youth model.

Post by **Lyman** » Tue Dec 10, 2019 11:56 pm

I also have a DIP rail adapter. Very simple and works great.

Post by **GaHenryFan** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:34 am

These are cheap and they work great for red dots. Keeps it low profile too.

UTG .22/Airgun to Picatinny/Weaver Low Pro Snap-in Adaptor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BNHFLQ/re ... 8DbJJ9168R

Post by **JEBar** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 10:08 am

GaHenryFan wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 11, 2019 7:34 am
These are cheap and they work great for red dots. Keeps it low profile too.

UTG .22/Airgun to Picatinny/Weaver Low Pro Snap-in Adaptor https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BNHFLQ/re ... 8DbJJ9168R

good catch ..

.. I can see that adapter coming in very handy

Post by **JimJ** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:07 pm

I have a couple Romeo5 red dots that could be moved to my Henry SGRifle and H001L carbine if I can't get my 73 years old eyes to cooperate using the Skinner Peep and the Iron Sights. I picked up a small bottle of " Glow in the dark paint" at a local craft store and will paint the bead on the SGR and the front sight blade on the carbine. I picked up the carbine yesterday and it being shorter seems to be OK. The Range I shoot at has low lighting and hopefully the paint or a Hiviz front sight will be adequate. The SGR having a longer barrel is another issue. My eyes don't seem to focus on the brass bead as well as the rental SG carbine did. I'll try the "Glow in the dark" paint or my wife's red nail polish. Also, the bead covers most of the target's center at 50 yards. If all fails I'll mount the red dot on one or both but it will be a shame not to be able to use the Skinner sight on the SGR. Any thoughts?

Post by **Cofisher** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:05 pm

The Sig Romeo has a small, 2 moa dot. It is excellent for your plinking. I am debating using it for hunting.

Post by **BigAl52** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:01 pm

Man CoFisher I wouldnt hesitate at all to use it for hunting especially up there in NEEEbraskie

Post by **Cofisher** » Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:27 pm

Yur just jealous of my easy hunting. Lol

Post by **JimJ** » Thu Dec 12, 2019 12:10 am

I put the "Glow in the dark" paint on both rifles after my last post. I have to remove the shroud on the carbine for the sight to receive more natural light. However the SGRifle bead was also painted with the "Glow in the dark paint" and I had no problem seeing the painted bead. Just in case I've got the Romeo5 and adapters ready for Friday's Range session.

Post by **JimJ** » Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:55 pm

First range day with the H001L carbine. Had to remove the front sight shroud in order to get some light on the "glow in the dark" paint. The rifle was way off, too low and to the left. I took a plastic faced mallet and a punch to move the rear sight per the video. I took my smallest screw driver but the set screw is way smaller than my small screwdriver. Gave up and mounted the red dot. Fair result at 50 yards on a 12 inch target. 4 shots in 2 inch bullseye, 10 in the 4 inch ring, 8 in the 8 inch ring and 1 in the 12 inch ring. What size screwdriver is needed to loosen the rear sight set screw? I also attempted to remove the front sight and replace it with a Hiviz unit the I had ordered. No luck removing the screws! What's is the secret?

Post by **BigAl52** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 3:39 pm

Cofisher wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 11, 2019 11:27 pm
Yur just jealous of my easy hunting. Lol

Darn right. All you gotta do is show up got that boy settin it up fer dad. How much easier could it get. Its like watchin those guys on TV they always get there trophy bucks.

Post by **Cofisher** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:15 pm

Nag nag. Lol. I truly am blessed in that regard. I'll tell the story of getting that deer out of the field someday. Good campfire stuff. We need a Rocky Mtn gathering sometime. Fiends around the campfire, everybody's high...Wait...flashback.

Post by **Cofisher** » Sat Dec 14, 2019 6:16 pm

Still a Coloradan at heart.

Post by **JimJ** » Fri Dec 20, 2019 5:20 pm

I ordered a DIP inc rail for my H001L carbine two days ago. Received it today! That's Customer Service!

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