For $150,I'd shop for a sound used rifle,of good lineage. That would mean a Remington or Ruger bolt gun.finding one for $150 would be TOUGH though. Semi's are great,and there are few rifles as fun as the 10/22.<P>I like Ruger in both the bolt and semi-auto versions,because they allow room to grow into. One can turn them into amazingly accurate machines,with aftermarket components(stocks,triggers,barrels,etc). The Ruger magazine,is reason enough to buy one of their offerings,they are beyond superb.<P>Regarding your rings,they are the wrong type for your application. The 4x4 rings are for the full sized Weaver type cross slot base(BIG dovetail/Picatinny rail)and won't work on the 3/8" dovetail. Your best bet,is to get 3/8" dovetail compatible rings and use them,as the rings you are trying to use,will not work..........
