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    Posted: June/14/2016 at 20:00
I seem to always purchase things without proper research. I recently purchased a Ruger 10-22 Lite. Today I bought a Leupold VX-1 3-9X50 scope for it. I am a novice and I am wondering if I bought a good combination. I plan to use it for squirrel hunting. Thank you in advance.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DCAMM94 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/14/2016 at 20:12
That's not a bad scope, but I personally can't get past a good fixed for a 22.  For squirrel, I've always used a good 4x, but if I was putting it on my .22WMR, I'd lean toward the FX-II 6x33 (an SWFA Exclusive, I might add), or the 3-9x33 VX-2 Rimfire E.F.R (not an SWFA exclusive, but they sell them).


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Another good option would be the Vortex Diamondback 2-7x35:

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/2016 at 01:56
I like the Weaver Rimfire 2-7x. It dons my Marlin 60.  
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote DCAMM94 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/2016 at 11:17
Good call CT.  I forgot about that one.  A fine optic.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BeltFed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/2016 at 12:07
Another 2-7X fan here. I use a Redfield on a 77/22 Ruger for squirrels.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/2016 at 16:25
Originally posted by DCAMM94 DCAMM94 wrote:

Good call CT.  I forgot about that one.  A fine optic.

I'd like to see a comparison of the Weaver and the Vortex you suggested. I expect they would be similar. 
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Originally posted by BeltFed BeltFed wrote:

Another 2-7X fan here. I use a Redfield on a 77/22 Ruger for squirrels.

I haven't ever seen a Redfield Revolution yet. 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Peddler Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/15/2016 at 16:47
I have a old 2-7 X 32 Nikon Monarch [ made in Japan ] on an old Kimber .22.
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I "like" fixed, low power scopes for .22's, but the 2-7x is almost ideal for me.  
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Helps the old eyes Mark.
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Originally posted by Peddler Peddler wrote:

Helps the old eyes Mark.

Yes, Sir! I shot a rat off the bird bath converted bird feeder Sunday with the Marlin and the W 2-7x. Drilled him....
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Originally posted by cheaptrick cheaptrick wrote:

Originally posted by BeltFed BeltFed wrote:

Another 2-7X fan here. I use a Redfield on a 77/22 Ruger for squirrels.

I haven't ever seen a Redfield Revolution yet. 

It's an old Redfield from the late 80s or early 90s. Has a BDC that is worthless for a 22lr, but the power range is perfect.
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Originally posted by Peddler Peddler wrote:

I have a old 2-7 X 32 Nikon Monarch [ made in Japan ] on an old Kimber .22.

Great scope, Skip.  I have the same one on top of my .338 Federal BLR.
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Deck, if I had to guess its probably 20 - 25 years old. Still clear as as could be.

Best guess the old Kimber hasn't had 100 rounds thru it. Maybe 150!

The Kimber does like RWS cartridges.

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Originally posted by Urimaginaryfrnd Urimaginaryfrnd wrote:

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/21/2016 at 10:04
The 3-9x50 will certainly work. But it is huge for such a small gun and will change the balance and handling. One of mine wears an old B&L Balfor in 4x and it's small size compliments the little 10/22 perfectly. Most of the other suggestions would be fine.
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SWFA 1X4 non hd on my 10/22 on a picatinny rail.Also have SWFA 6x classic that i switch to for anything past 200 yds with mil-quad reticle.
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I also have a old Leupold Mark4 M1 on a 10/22 that has worked out well for me.
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