scope for 10/22
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ultimate_monkey
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ummm a 500 doller scope on a 10/22 is over kill and that money could be spend else where... the effecttive range of a .22lr is about 70yds, after that it wont be grouping any thing to brag about.. regardless of how good a scope you have..
on mine i run a simmons 3-9x it ran me about 70 bucks and IMO the scope is effective out to ranges beyond what a 10/22 will do
Scope for 10/22
I have a Tasco 3-9 X32 on mine and it works just fine for about $70. I think what matters most is the solid fit of the base and rings. The brand name of the scope is less important than how well the scope is secured to the rifle.
I have a Tasco 3-9 X32 on mine and it works just fine for about $70. I think what matters most is the solid fit of the base and rings. The brand name of the scope is less important than how well the scope is secured to the rifle.
BigUglyMan
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I have a Leupold 2-7 Rimfire scope on mine.
I mounted a Leupold 1-4x shotgun scope with Burris Z rings(low) on my 10/22 VLEH. I use the rifle for plinking out to around 100yrds and happy with the setup.
The rings are solid and the scope is bright and clear. All for around $300.
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The rings are solid and the scope is bright and clear. All for around $300.
I have a compact weaver 4X scope on mine that I like - nice optics. Mine is a .22 rimfire version which essentially means that it is parallex free at ranges under 50 yd which is where you will be using the rifle. I disagree that a low end scope is fine. Even a .22 can benefit from good optics especially when you consider that the targets will be small. A good rifle like the Ruger 10/22 deserves a good quality scope. IMHO
Ar180shooter
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Maybe check out the Vortex Diamondback 2-7x35 Rimfire scope. Should be around $250 and they're great from what I've heard.
supershooter
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I bought one of these and have been very impressed with it so far. Bought mine on EBay for $110 USD. Very good for the price. Has held zero for a year and a half. Magnification is clear and the side focus is probably one of my favorite features. The Mildot is also a nice feature. I have mine zeroed at 50 yards and find that I have to move up 2 at 100 yards with Winchester 333's. Usually have to go up 4 with American Eagle hollow points. My Co-worker has one of these as well and is also very impressed with it. His is mounted on a 10/22. Mine is on my CZ Varmint. Personally I never saw the point of a big expensive scope on a rim fire.
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?22650-Leupold-Mark-4-M1-clone
http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?22650-Leupold-Mark-4-M1-clone
The Bushnell Trophy XLT 3 - 9 x 40mm is a nice scope plus you have some choices on the kinds of reticle you can get with it. I like Mil-Dot.
Get one that is parrallax free (non-AO)
Unless you're benching it 100% of the time forget those high magnification scope, they add too much unessassry weight to the rifle when walking in the field.
Get one that is parrallax free (non-AO)
Unless you're benching it 100% of the time forget those high magnification scope, they add too much unessassry weight to the rifle when walking in the field.
It really depends what you want to do with it and at what distance you want to shoot. If it's just for hunting, within 20-60 yards, a low magnification non-target scope will work. But, if you want to go further and have the ability to dial it in precisely, get something with exposed turrets.
I have a Falcon 4-14FFP on mine, and any very happy with it. Parallax can be adjusted down to about 7 yards on the lower magnification, down to 20 yards on it's highest. It falls within your budget, which is not overkill by any stretch.
I have a Falcon 4-14FFP on mine, and any very happy with it. Parallax can be adjusted down to about 7 yards on the lower magnification, down to 20 yards on it's highest. It falls within your budget, which is not overkill by any stretch.
300Spartans
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x2. The Circle-X reticle is very quick for target acquisition. I also like the matte finish on the tube. It looks like a parkerized coating.
I have a different and uncommon prefrence in rimfire scopes. When I am setting up an accurate .22, I want a ton of magnification. 14x is the lowest. I then use out to 200m and sometimes beyond when gopher hunting. I love using scopes designed for long range precision shooting. This seems odd given the .22. But when you thinnk about it, shooting at something just over an inch wide at 200m is roughly a half MOA accuracy requirement. It takes a lot of doing with both you, your optics, and the rifle. But it is possible.
There are two problems with this setup though.
1) Eye relief. The 10/22 stocks all seem to have a short LOP. That means you are going to need some sort of special mount to get the scope further forward. Rimfire sports sells a few good ones. Or you can use extension rings.
2) Paralax. Most proper rifle scopes are set for 100m. At ranges inside this distance, your cheek weld must be exceptionally constant to enable you to hit with the precision you want. Is there a scope with an AO or side focus that alleviates this? I have only had a BSA scope like this and it couldnt hold a zero. (warranty issues)
3) Money. Its going to cost big bucks to get a good scope mounted on your rifle.
The first scope I had much luck with like this was a Bushnell Banner in 6-18x50. It worked well for me. But I also did really well with a Leupold rifleman in 14 power. I just had to work with blurry crosshairs inside of 50m. The best one I ever used was later moved over to my .223 and then got sold! It was A bushnell in 5-15x50 and had a mildot reticle. I can't remember which series it was, but it wasnt a 3200. I think it was the one below that.
I just bought a new Redfield 4-14x40 for my T Bolt. I am getting sub 1 inch groups at 100 with Federal Gold medal match. I wish I had MORE magnification though. Even I have to wonder though, how much magnification is too much.
I had a tasco scope for a .223 before. It went up to 24x, but it was crap. At that high power, everything was dim and blurry. It just didnt have the quality to go that high. A better made scope would be awesome.
some day I am going to have to shell out for a better scope though.
There are two problems with this setup though.
1) Eye relief. The 10/22 stocks all seem to have a short LOP. That means you are going to need some sort of special mount to get the scope further forward. Rimfire sports sells a few good ones. Or you can use extension rings.
2) Paralax. Most proper rifle scopes are set for 100m. At ranges inside this distance, your cheek weld must be exceptionally constant to enable you to hit with the precision you want. Is there a scope with an AO or side focus that alleviates this? I have only had a BSA scope like this and it couldnt hold a zero. (warranty issues)
3) Money. Its going to cost big bucks to get a good scope mounted on your rifle.
The first scope I had much luck with like this was a Bushnell Banner in 6-18x50. It worked well for me. But I also did really well with a Leupold rifleman in 14 power. I just had to work with blurry crosshairs inside of 50m. The best one I ever used was later moved over to my .223 and then got sold! It was A bushnell in 5-15x50 and had a mildot reticle. I can't remember which series it was, but it wasnt a 3200. I think it was the one below that.
I just bought a new Redfield 4-14x40 for my T Bolt. I am getting sub 1 inch groups at 100 with Federal Gold medal match. I wish I had MORE magnification though. Even I have to wonder though, how much magnification is too much.
I had a tasco scope for a .223 before. It went up to 24x, but it was crap. At that high power, everything was dim and blurry. It just didnt have the quality to go that high. A better made scope would be awesome.
some day I am going to have to shell out for a better scope though.
