Hi all. I am interested in scoping my new 10/22 TD with a 3-9x magnification scope but something a little shorter then the standard 11 inches or longer. I noticed that on RFC some guys used a leapers bug buster on theirs which is just over 8 inches long, that to me would be a perfect length. I have never heard of this brand before so I did a little research and it appears to me that this scope is for airguns and is also a red dot as it requires batteries. I have looked at what Nikon has to offer but any short scopes are a 2, 3, or 4 times fixed magnification. What is your take on the bug buster and secondly, do you know of a short 2-7 or 3-9 times scope that is roughly 8 inches or shorter. I do not want to go with a red dot sight as any I have looked at are only 1X magnification. Not looking to break the bank here either anything under $200 works for me. Thanks
10/22 takedown scope
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Leupold vx1 rimfire, I have the 2-7 on my takedown works great and fits in the bag without issue.
I missed your price point but from my experience it's cheaper to buy good glass from the start. I've got 3 or 4 cheap scopes laying around after changing them out for better.
I missed your price point but from my experience it's cheaper to buy good glass from the start. I've got 3 or 4 cheap scopes laying around after changing them out for better.
Hi,
The bug buster does not have a red dot built in it - it is a traditional scope. It requires batteries because it has an illuminated reticle (red, green or off). It has an adjustable objective from 3 yards to infinity, hence the bug buster name. It's a chinese scope, pretty well built, definitely rugged enough for rimfire. It generally gets pretty good reviews. I handled it but I don't own it. I do have a bigger Leapers 3-9x scope - no issues with built quality, and optically is worth the money - generally nice and sharp, but looses a bit of sharpness at 9x.
Is it going to be as good as Leupold? I very much doubt it, but it is less than half the price.
I do remember reading that someone was complaining that on a Ruger 10/22 they had to use an offset mount to bring the scope a bit closer to the eye. ** Found it - borrowed pic below **
The bug buster does not have a red dot built in it - it is a traditional scope. It requires batteries because it has an illuminated reticle (red, green or off). It has an adjustable objective from 3 yards to infinity, hence the bug buster name. It's a chinese scope, pretty well built, definitely rugged enough for rimfire. It generally gets pretty good reviews. I handled it but I don't own it. I do have a bigger Leapers 3-9x scope - no issues with built quality, and optically is worth the money - generally nice and sharp, but looses a bit of sharpness at 9x.
Is it going to be as good as Leupold? I very much doubt it, but it is less than half the price.
I do remember reading that someone was complaining that on a Ruger 10/22 they had to use an offset mount to bring the scope a bit closer to the eye. ** Found it - borrowed pic below **
Good info here guys. The Leopold looks good and at 10 inches long is getting close to what I would like to have. As for the leapers am I correct in assuming that if the battery craps out you will no longer have a reticle until you could replace it. Seems a hassle in the field unless you carry a spare with you at all times. For me that would be just one more thing to forget at home.
Good to know. I checked the scope rail supplied with the gun and it has grooves the length of the rail as opposed to a couple at each end making the offset mount unnecessary. The rings that come with the scope or others should you wish to change them would work.
