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    Posted: August/25/2008 at 11:37
I don't know who is better scope four .22 long rifle???

 Red dot sights, scope or holographic scope???

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/25/2008 at 16:24
Welcome to Optics Talk.
 
There is also a Rimfire forum here that you may look through the archives and help you decide.
This forum is more or less dedicated to high power rifles.
 
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I like setting up a .22 simular to a big game rifle with a traditional scope.  This setup makes the most sense for my intended purpose, which is hunting. 
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 I would'nt go over 3-9 ..... not a red dot ... and as lucytuma said .... traditional . Why do you want a red dot/holo on a 22 .... quick close shots only ?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tip69 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/26/2008 at 11:02
I have a regular scope on a .22 & .17HMR as well as open sights on a couple other .22s.  The scoped .22 is a Browning semi and is wearing a small 4X32 and the .17 has a full size 4-12X40AO.
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   I've got a Sightron l 3-9x40 on my .22 squirrel rifle and it keeps the pot(pie) full.
 
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I hunt, plink and target shoot rimfires and use scopes. I prefer them for all around accuracy over my Aimpoint.
I have not used holographic sights much and only on pistols.
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Originally posted by tahqua tahqua wrote:

I hunt, plink and target shoot rimfires and use scopes. I prefer them for all around accuracy over my Aimpoint.



We use our 10/22 for the same purposes and mounted a Leupold 3x9-33 compact on it. It's a great combo!! My daughter got her first rabbit this past weekend with it. Yippee



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That is a very nice 10/22. The scope is a fine choice for hunting.
Congratulations on her first bunny.

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Originally posted by tahqua tahqua wrote:


Congratulations on her first bunny.

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Thanks Doug!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Nice rig and congrats on the daughters first rabbit. First of many, I'm sure.
 
I'm thinking of getting a 10/22 myself.
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The O.P. hasn't been on since yesterday. I sure what like to know what shooting he's doing (hunting, target) and maybe what kind of gun. The Ruger is not a large gun at all and that Leupy does not detract from it. Once again we see where a 3-9 works on just about any gun.

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Originally posted by tahqua tahqua wrote:

Once again we see where a 3-9 works on just about any gun.

 
LOL.....Amen, Brother!! Bow
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Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Originally posted by tahqua tahqua wrote:

Once again we see where a 3-9 works on just about any gun.

 
LOL.....Amen, Brother!! Bow


This brings another advantage to a scope versus red dot or holographic sights. Scopes have magnification and adjustable zoom in most of them. There are not many choices for magnification in red dot and none in holographic that I am aware of.
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I would like to try a Aimpoint Micro-Dot on a .22 rifle. 
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The Micro-Dot is certainly small and handy. The 4moa dot would be quick for snap shooting at landfills if the shots were close.
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Originally posted by tahqua tahqua wrote:

The Micro-Dot is certainly small and handy. The 4moa dot would be quick for snap shooting at landfills if the shots were close.
 
Exactly right!! Wink
 
A 2 MOA dot would be even more ideal for a .22 LR, but they are not available yet, I don't believe.  
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For a hunting and plinking .22, I prefer either a low powered variable or a nice fixed 4X.  I think the fixed 4X Zeiss Conquest 50 yard parallax model scope is a terrific rimfire scope!  I also like a high quality variable topping out at 4X or 6X.  One thing to remember is that a variable intended for centerfire use is usually parallax adjusted for 100 yds / meters, so it isn't the best choice for a rimfire.  However, if you use a low powered variable, it's not really an issue.  If you use consistent head placement with your eye positioned in the center of the scope all the time, it's not really a huge issue anyway.  It's really a bigger issue if you're target shooting and/or using higher magnification.  If you are using a high magnification variable, make sure it has parallax adjustment at least down to 50 yds / meters and preferably lower.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 300S&W Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: August/26/2008 at 16:27
   I put a cheaper Truglo Red Dot sight on my 9yr old grandson's Marlin 915y I got him for his Bday and I'll tell ya he's deadly with it. He shoots the tacks holding the target at 20yds or so.  I thought it would be simpler than a scope. 
 
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