.22lr target scope suggestions

aikidoforever

aikidoforever

CGN Regular
Rating - 100%
16   0   1
Location
Ontario
Looking to shoot 20, 50 and 100 yards, so I need a scope with an adjustable parallax. I'm thinking a variable power level of around 6-20.

Your thoughts on power, brands and models or anything else you would like to add. Not looking on spending thousands... but somewhere in the $400 - $600 range...maybe.

Thanks,
 
Humm fixed 36x might be a little much. Sweet but a little strong for 20 n 50. Espically if the op wants to hunt small game.

Op what is the gun? You should check out the sightron scopes tho. A varrying up to 16 or 24 zoom would be nice.
 
I use old Weaver K10 target picked up for a 100$ at Orangeville show few years ago.

Steel tube,adjustable parallax,very fine crosshair, looks great and isn't very heavy.

100 yards is all I shoot.
 
A leupold 6.5-20X40 EFR sounds like the exact piece you're looking for. Last time I checked, there was one on the Firearms Canada Classifieds for $750.
My personal favorites for rimfires are the Bushnell Elite series. The 10 yard min parallax setting is often very handy.
I have 3 altogether:
-3200 5-15X40ao
-4200 3-12X44sf
-6500 2.5-16X42sf
No complaints yet.

~GM
 
Last edited:
weaver T36 with 1/8 minute dot and extra fine cross hair, especially when you start shooting USBR targets at 50 yards. I used this scope on everything except for my brno number 4 bench rifle, its wearing a 48 power leupold but sometimes the mirage is a bit much :D
 
yodave said:
weaver T36 with 1/8 minute dot and extra fine cross hair, especially when you start shooting USBR targets at 50 yards. I used this scope on everything except for my brno number 4 bench rifle, its wearing a 48 power leupold but sometimes the mirage is a bit much :D
Click to expand...

What's the parallax adjustment for the T36? Can't seem to find it on the website... Thanks.
 
AKD said:
Humm fixed 36x might be a little much. Sweet but a little strong for 20 n 50. Espically if the op wants to hunt small game.

Op what is the gun? You should check out the sightron scopes tho. A varrying up to 16 or 24 zoom would be nice.
Click to expand...

Not sure what "Op" stands for but...

The gun is a Savage Mark II BTVLSS. Working on bringing the trigger down to less that 1 lbs.
 
aikidoforever said:
Not sure what "Op" stands for but...

The gun is a Savage Mark II BTVLSS. Working on bringing the trigger down to less that 1 lbs.
Click to expand...

The OP is you! The original poster. Yes, if you plan to hunt with this scope I would avoid the fixed power 36X scopes. They will focus close, but will be too aggravating to use due to the small field of view. They are a target only scope. No problem shooting targets at 25 yards, and they are in fact ideal for that.

The Weaver T36 does have an adjustable objective or AO. Look at this link and see the end bell on the scope with the graduation. You just turn it to bring the target into focus and zero the parallax.

Weaver T36

If the Weaver T36 or Sightron Big Sky IIB 36X is too expensive, then you may want to consider the somewhat less expensive Sightron SII. Hirsch Precision has both the Big Sky SIIB and SII listed. I believe there is a $50 or $75 rebate offer on now. The SII is listed at $475.

Hirsch Precision Sightron Scopes

Here are some tips on tunning your trigger:

Savage Rimfire AccuTrigger Tunning
 
Ron AKA said:
The OP is you! The original poster. Yes, if you plan to hunt with this scope I would avoid the fixed power 36X scopes. They will focus close, but will be too aggravating to use due to the small field of view. They are a target only scope. No problem shooting targets at 25 yards, and they are in fact ideal for that.

The Weaver T36 does have an adjustable objective or AO. Look at this link and see the end bell on the scope with the graduation. You just turn it to bring the target into focus and zero the parallax.

Weaver T36

If the Weaver T36 or Sightron Big Sky IIB 36X is too expensive, then you may want to consider the somewhat less expensive Sightron SII. Hirsch Precision has both the Big Sky SIIB and SII listed. I believe there is a $50 or $75 rebate offer on now. The SII is listed at $475.

Hirsch Precision Sightron Scopes

Here are some tips on tunning your trigger:

Savage Rimfire AccuTrigger Tunning
Click to expand...

OP is me! That makes sense. :)

Yeah, I checked out the Weaver site but it doesn't specify how close the parallax can adjust to. Some are 50 yards other 75 and some 10 yards, while many are 100. Just wondering. I do like the Weaver I actually own a 4x and it's a solid piece with a very fine cross hair. I don't have any experience with Sightron.. what's the word on those?

Thanks for the rimfirecentral link, I was actually checking that out last week. Great info there.

FYI, I'm not planning on hunting with this rig only target so a 36X wouldn't be too powerful. I've got another half dozen .22lr for hunting small game...
 
I've been checking out the Weaver T36 and the Sightron variable power units. I'm impressed with that Sightron 10-50X60 and the 8-32X56. A little more money then I wanted to spend but..I might be persuaded... Personally I think the variable is a little more versatile. Anyone have either of these variable power ones that can give me their input? Wondering what the reliability and accuracy would be like at 100 yards maxed out to 50 or 32 power...

Then again, perhaps a fixed 36 power would be find for BR target from 20 to 100 yards...

Thanks,
 
36X is not too much power for target shooting. If you were shooting 1000 meters there may be some merit in being able to dial back the power when there is mirage due to heat on the range. Not likely to be an issue in Canada at 100 meters. Some of those other high power scopes you mention are nice, but I think a bit of overkill for a .22LR, even if it is a high end Anschutz. Here is an article to read, but keep in mind the main purpose in mind for these scopes are high end ($3,000-$4,000 custom center fires intended for ranges up to 1000 yards). This article is a bit dated so some of the specs are wrong, and prices too.

Guide to Target Scopes

Pay attention to elevation adjustment range. Most scopes can reach 100 meters with a rimfire, but the .22LR starts to drop like a stone after that, and you can quickly run out of scope adjustment. More is better, and you don't want to be out near the limit of adjustment.
 
Ron AKA said:
36X is not too much power for target shooting. If you were shooting 1000 meters there may be some merit in being able to dial back the power when there is mirage due to heat on the range. Not likely to be an issue in Canada at 100 meters. Some of those other high power scopes you mention are nice, but I think a bit of overkill for a .22LR, even if it is a high end Anschutz. Here is an article to read, but keep in mind the main purpose in mind for these scopes are high end ($3,000-$4,000 custom center fires intended for ranges up to 1000 yards). This article is a bit dated so some of the specs are wrong, and prices too.

Guide to Target Scopes

Pay attention to elevation adjustment range. Most scopes can reach 100 meters with a rimfire, but the .22LR starts to drop like a stone after that, and you can quickly run out of scope adjustment. More is better, and you don't want to be out near the limit of adjustment.
Click to expand...

Thanks,
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom