Scope Research overload... need help

[BigBear]

I'm thinking about putting one of these on my 10/22 target rifle.

http://www.bushnell.com/tactical/rif...ics/2-12x-40mm

Looked through one at Cabelas, decent glass, not too big, side parallax. They have a 2-7x32 version if you want something smaller, less magnification.

I like that a lot, but why would you want a 223 BDC on a .22lr platform?

[spongejosh]

I put a Bushnell Elite on my wife's .22 and it's pretty nice. 10x, Mil/Mil, it holds zero and tracked well when I tested it. Used it at a p-dog match when they were at WHAC and had no problems with locating the 30yd or 150yd targets.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/950...-reticle-matte

I wouldn't go less than 10x personally for a gun that will get used at 100+ yards.

[hghclsswhitetrsh]

I have a leupold rimfire on my 10/22. 2-7 if I remember correctly.

[SA Friday]

I have an old POS $40 4x fixed mag Simmons from the early 80s on my 10/22 and have shot squirrels, gophers, rabbits, paper and infidel clay targets out to 100 yds with it. I'm a huge advocate for the cry once principle, but in this case and for what you are using it for, just put a basic $50 4x on it and shoot the piss out of it. You will be fine.

[Marine24]

Recently went through this same drill for my M&P 15 22. Didn't want to sink a lot of money in to the scope, since I would be replacing it with a SWFA 1-6x. Rifle's purpose was primarily as a training tool.

http://swfa.com/Optisan-1-4x24-Mamba...bo-P51887.aspx

Another good option is the Vortex Diamondback line. Doubt parallax will be much of an issue given your targets and ranges.

http://swfa.com/Vortex-Diamondback-R...pes-C1409.aspx

[BigBear]

I have an old POS $40 4x fixed mag Simmons from the early 80s on my 10/22 and have shot squirrels, gophers, rabbits, paper and infidel clay targets out to 100 yds with it. I'm a huge advocate for the cry once principle, but in this case and for what you are using it for, just put a basic $50 4x on it and shoot the piss out of it. You will be fine.

SA Friday, I am of the same mind on teh buy once, cry once philosophy. That being said, I'm never sure what exactly I'll be doing with the .22lr. It is a semi-auto configuration, so I know I'll never be "top shot" doing benchrest competitions or whatever. However, I would like the ability to shoot at those ranges if need be or it's desired. That being said, I have been looking a lot at the 3-9x scopes... lots of options... whew...

Recently went through this same drill for my M&P 15 22. Didn't want to sink a lot of money in to the scope, since I would be replacing it with a SWFA 1-6x. Rifle's purpose was primarily as a training tool.

http://swfa.com/Optisan-1-4x24-Mamba...bo-P51887.aspx

Another good option is the Vortex Diamondback line. Doubt parallax will be much of an issue given your targets and ranges.

http://swfa.com/Vortex-Diamondback-R...pes-C1409.aspx

I saw that 3-9x Vortext Diamondback at a store recently, it did pique my curiosity...

Still looking, thanks...

[newracer]

I have an old POS $40 4x fixed mag Simmons from the early 80s on my 10/22 and have shot squirrels, gophers, rabbits, paper and infidel clay targets out to 100 yds with it. I'm a huge advocate for the cry once principle, but in this case and for what you are using it for, just put a basic $50 4x on it and shoot the piss out of it. You will be fine.

I also have one of those scopes, it is a really nice scope for the money. They don't make inexpensive scope that well anymore.

Just to weigh in on the Mueller APV again, I shoot paintballs at 50 yards with mine on my 10/22. Numerous people over on rimfirecentral have them and they report them as being one of the best inexpensive scopes on the market.

[BigBear]

Well, I think I settled on the Mueller... TONS of positive reviews out there... We shall see. Going to go on top of a TacSol X ring... we shall see.



BTW, the 18th is my Bday, I'll prolly be out at the South Site with the wife busting some clays if anyone want to come out and bust some with me. Prolly throwing some arrows as well.

[Aloha_Shooter]

BTW, the 18th is my Bday, I'll prolly be out at the South Site with the wife busting some clays if anyone want to come out and bust some with me. Prolly throwing some arrows as well.

<sigh> I'm camping that day/night in Divide with my Scout troop. Wish I could throw some lead but I'm already committed.