LPVO for 22
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Glad I found this thread as this is the dilemma I’ve been having!
I put together a Dlask Tuff22 this fall with a Kidd Ultralight barrel and was thinking a higher magnification would be best to stretch out a bit for gophers but also want low power for shooting chickens in the bush. I was thinking something in a 2-12 (or ideally a Bushnell 2.5-16 if a guy can find one for a reasonable price) but was also thinking the Swampfox 1-10 would probably be a great all-around scope, though I haven’t had a chance to look through one so not sure if it’s worth the money.
I put together a Dlask Tuff22 this fall with a Kidd Ultralight barrel and was thinking a higher magnification would be best to stretch out a bit for gophers but also want low power for shooting chickens in the bush. I was thinking something in a 2-12 (or ideally a Bushnell 2.5-16 if a guy can find one for a reasonable price) but was also thinking the Swampfox 1-10 would probably be a great all-around scope, though I haven’t had a chance to look through one so not sure if it’s worth the money.
Going to try both. Have the Burris on the T1X now and just bought a Grey Birch LDR. Will put a Zeiss 1-6 on that to see how it works. Just eyeballing with the 1-6 around the yard and I think it will be quite nice.
I have a Viper PST 1-6 on atm but have a Bushnell 2.5-16 on the way. As much as I’m debating over which is the right optic, I have a sneaking suspicion I may end up getting another ADM mount and using both
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I have a Viper PST 1-6 on atm but have a Bushnell 2.5-16 on the way. As much as I’m debating over which is the right optic, I have a sneaking suspicion I may end up getting another ADM mount and using both
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Nice setup. I am thinking the same thing LOL
With work, travel and weddings have finally setup and shot the two new gopher guns. One with the Burris Fullfield 4.5-14x42 and longrange TMOA reticle and a Zeiss 1-6x24. Must admit that Burris is a great light and bright scope. Great value for the money and I have Nightforce, Swarovski, Leupold, Apex and Zeiss on my other guns. For its intended purpose a wonderful choice. The Zeiss 1-6 is wonderful but also at a different price point.
Having just shot both at the range yesterday, I think the 1-6 will be perfect for gophers. Now just need to get out to my old stomping grounds in southern Saskatchewan to blast a few (hundred).
The Tikka T1X surprised me. On the centerfires I am a Tikka fan boy but the 22's have been Annies and CZ. The T1X shoots and well. Will need to try the grouping but it shoots where I point it and cycles well.
The Grey Birch is my first 10/22 variant and purchased this used from a fellow gun nut. It shoots very well also. Must say I hate the trigger. What a sloppy mess that is. I am used to Tikka, CZ (both with Yo Dave springs) or an Anschutz trigger. The 10/22 is not that by a long ways. The gun shoots well though and did 2-10 round rapid fire groups at 40m in the one target. As fast as I could pull and stabilize that is the result. No issues running a gopher down with that but I am thinking I need more ammo for that gun.......
So started this thread thinking about an LPVO and must admit I think it will work fine.
Some photos for fun.
Walking the scope setting from right to left first then up to bullseye.
Then the Grey Birch and the two groupings in the upper left and right.
Having just shot both at the range yesterday, I think the 1-6 will be perfect for gophers. Now just need to get out to my old stomping grounds in southern Saskatchewan to blast a few (hundred).
The Tikka T1X surprised me. On the centerfires I am a Tikka fan boy but the 22's have been Annies and CZ. The T1X shoots and well. Will need to try the grouping but it shoots where I point it and cycles well.
The Grey Birch is my first 10/22 variant and purchased this used from a fellow gun nut. It shoots very well also. Must say I hate the trigger. What a sloppy mess that is. I am used to Tikka, CZ (both with Yo Dave springs) or an Anschutz trigger. The 10/22 is not that by a long ways. The gun shoots well though and did 2-10 round rapid fire groups at 40m in the one target. As fast as I could pull and stabilize that is the result. No issues running a gopher down with that but I am thinking I need more ammo for that gun.......
So started this thread thinking about an LPVO and must admit I think it will work fine.
Some photos for fun.
Walking the scope setting from right to left first then up to bullseye.
Then the Grey Birch and the two groupings in the upper left and right.
