Austin, yes it is drilled and tapped for a optic. The smooth bore is meant for 22lr shot shell Wich has a bunch of tiny bbs kinda like a shotgun shell, it's not meant for standard 22lr ammo. So it's really not meant for distance shooting. It is drilled and tapped but I'd stick to a red dot if you decide to use an optic. It also includes iron sights. Hope this helps.

Austin, the Savage smoothbore 22 is Drilled and Tapped for Optics Mounting. Due to the short range of a smoothbore I would recommend a 2x Red Dot Sight. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/19099/truglo+red+dot+2x42mm ------------- Cheers and stay safe!