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Gary S
Optics GrassHopper Joined: July/05/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: July/05/2004 at 08:49 |
Hi. After spending an inordinate amount of time, I admit to being confused. I have a Ruger 22/10 rifle I use for pest "re-education" (squirrels, beavers, etc.) Due to eyesight limitations, I need a scope to make accurate shots in the common range of 25 to 100 yards. On rare occassions, I might take a maximum shot of 300 yards. My number one priority is to make the shot, but it seems silly to put a $300 scope on a $100 rifle. I know Chris has recommended the Simmons 3x9x40 Whitetail and the Busnell Elite 3200 sometimes. I see the Leatherwood Uni-dial 3.5x10x50 & the 4.x12x50 for about $200. I also see something called the Nc 6x24x50 Lit range finder for less than $100. What magnification and scope models would you recommend? I greatly appreciate your advice!
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redneckbmxer24
Optics Master Joined: June/02/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1055 |
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i think the burris FF2 with the free spotter would be a great choice. it has the ballistic plex reticle so you can compensate for those long shots. i would steer clear of that NcStar, they seem to be nothin but trash. thats probably one reason why i dont see them on SWFA. if your up to spending the extra 100+ bucks, they also have the 4.5-14 with the B-plex, and the free spotter, and it will give you more power, and a adjustable objective, but either of the scopes would be a great choice.
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ranburr
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When it comes to .22s I want the smallest, lightest fixed 4x that I can find. I personally use the old Redfields with the 1/2" tube. I don't understand why people take a light and handy .22 and mess it up with an overly heavy and bulky scope. 300 yards seems a bit optimistic with a .22, at least for my shooting skills. I don't think that anyone still makes a 1/2" tube, so I would just search for the smallest and lightest scope yopu can find.
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redneckbmxer24
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thats what i was thinking too, 300 yards with a 22lr, thats ALOT of drop. i think i have just about worn out using the FF2 with the free spotter for recommendations, lol . i have seen the tasco rimfire/airgun scope at galyans with a 1/2" tube, but i honestly know nothing about them. yeah, a lightweight scope is definently handy on a 22. if thats the case, i would get nothing that weights more than 13 ozs. and i would keep it under 10 if i could. but if it has a bull barrel, i would jsut try to keep it under i pound.
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redneckbmxer24
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i would liek to jsut add that ive seen a bushnell with a 1/2" tube in galyans also, but again, i dont know how they hold up. and the old redfeild scopes are awesome
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Gary S
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Thank you Cory & Ranburr! Two followup questions and I will leave you in peace. All the scopes you talked about appear to be less than 13 oz. First, I looked at the FF2 and like it. Do you think it is a better choice than the Leatherwood for the same money? Second, I looked at the Burris scopes trying to find a 4x. I see some VERY inexpensive 4x 22 rimfire scopes. Are those the ones you mean and are you suggesting the much cheaper scope will meet the need I described? In the meantime I will go to Gallayans.
Thanks again for your time and expertise.
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redneckbmxer24
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i think you would appriciate a variable power scope on a gun for small critters. the FF2 would be my first choice, and a simmons whitetail expidition 4-12 from the sample list would be a good choice, i beleave it is 150, and it gives you the adjustable objective for parralax correction, which would be a great ideer, and you also have the nikon prostaff 2-7, and 3-9. im not sure what the parralax is set on, on the prostaffs. i would still stick with the ballistic plex in the burris thoguh.
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Chris Farris
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Simmons makes a line of competition Air Gun scopes called Pro-Air that work very well on rim fire applications. They have 1/8 moa target knobs so you can really dial your groups down tight. They have an adjustable objective that will focus inside of 10 yards and fully multi-coated optics.
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Gary S
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Good job. THANKS GUYS!!
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.280 fan
Optics GrassHopper Joined: July/09/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Guys,
Why not the Leupold 2X7 rimfire??? Light. Attractive. Inexpensive. Leupold!!! |
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Chris Farris
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I did not recommend a Leupold because of his comments about putting an expensive scope on a $100 gun and taking into consideration the brands and models he was already looking at. So if you wanna go $240. and up let me know? Then we can talk about a whole different class of scopes. I still feel the Pro-Air is the best serious .22 scope for the money. 1/8 moa target knobs, adjustable objective for parallax, lots of magnification, very reasonable price, etc. etc.
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mr.mossyoak
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what about a simmons aetec cheaply priced but very well made excellenct scope for a .22
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if john kerry's wife does not trust him with her money, why should i
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geordie gun
Optics GrassHopper Joined: October/22/2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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HI GARY , GOT 2 RUGER 10/22'S BOTH FITTED WITH SIMMONS SCOPES (WHICH I PICKED UP S.H.) THE ONE I USE FOR HUNTING HAS A WTC 3.5X10X40 THIS HAS PARALAX ADJUSTMENT ON THE FRONT WHICH IS HANDY FOR RANGE FINDING AND GOES OUT UP TO 500.ALSO GOT A LAZER FITTED ZERO' d @100. BUT AS FOR A LONG SHOT WITH THE .22 , A KEEP TO 100YDS MAX TO BE SAFE . THE OTHER RIFLE IS FITTED WITH A 4X28 FIXED WHICH I USE ON INDOOR RANGES OR SHORT RANGE HUNTING UP 75 YDS . |
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