[DIRTYSECRET]

My scope is almost twice as wide as the rifle. Scope rings won’t fit around the slots running along the top. Should I file it down on the top?

[Yo-Yo]

My scope is almost twice as wide as the rifle. Scope rings won’t fit around the slots running along the top. Should I file it down on the top?

The dovetail grooves on a .22 are smaller than the Weaver style rails on center fire rifles.

You need different scope rings.

[Redcitizen]

Before you file anything down, you could get a dovetail to weaver adapter.

Here’s an example from Brownnells- https://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/rings-mounts-bases/rifle-bases/3-8-dovetail-to-weaver-adapter-prod18690.aspx

https://www.opticsplanet.com/sun-optics-11mm-to-standard-dovetail-adapter.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=PLA&utm_term=&utm_campaign=1100005102975

https://www.walmart.com/ip/UTG-22-Airgun-to-Picatinny-Weaver-Low-Pro-Snap-in-Adaptor/32089890

[smokingfrog]

Use Weaver-Style Rings On 3/8" Dovetail Receivers Lets you choose from a wide selection of Weaver-style rings for receivers with nominal 3/8" dovetail. Secure, single-slot, two-piece design allows perfect ring spacing every time and easy access to chamber.