Ruger Precision 22WMR Scope Recommendations?

The caliber choice is odd for target shooting.

In rimfire target shooting in general, it's generally more desirable to see the aimpoint as clearly and fully as possible. This usually means more magnification than less.

At what distance do you anticipate shooting targets?
 
Having never shot one nor owned one, the general consensus would remove it from the realm of target shooting accuracy.
No one has shown up at the rimfire events I compete in at 50 yards, 100 yards/metres and 200 metres.
The 17 HMR does show up occasionally and for 100 metres they are competitive within their own class. At 200 metres, seeing the impacts is the problem.
Both the 17 HMR and 22 WMR are better suited to varmint control where the 22 long rifle lacks energy for larger game . . . fox and coyote.
You are in an area where predator control is an option.
The good people at Prophet River might give you more insight as to the accuracy potential as well as your local gun club.

Since your question was about scoping your combination, with $1200 on the table you have definitely opened up the field.
Consideration is required as to weight, field of view and adjustments for different conditions such as magnification and parallax.

So far the two responses are constructive so as to avoid disappointment in the future.
 
I picked up that same rifle but more for pest control. I only have a 4-12 x 40 Bushnell Trophy and works out very well. Fits the rifle perfect for my use however sure ain't no $1200 scope. Hopefully you have better success as I have tried 2 types of Winchester ammo with terrible results. The kicker is I bought the Winchester ammo on sale and have a number of boxes. This ammo will have to be used for 50 yards and under.:(
 
Thanks for the into guys. My idea was to use the gun for punching holes in paper between 75M up to 200M. I realize its not a long distance caliber, but am hoping the WMR will be fun, inexpensive, and challenging to at shoot longer distances(for the caliber). I don't own a spotting scope(yet) and would like a scope that I can see my holes clearly.
 
Here is my take on it. I mounted a Bushnell XLT trophy 2.175x4x32 on mine. The glass is very clear and good for at least 100m. If you really want to see the holes at 100m, I would go with the Vortex Diamondback Tactical in 6x24x50. One thing you have to be aware of, is that you probably need a high mount which may not get you the proper cheek weld.
 
I don’t think you will be happy with the mag. I don’t like them on longer range gophers (farther than I can hit with my 22). I did use one successfully on beavers in the creeks and rivers. The ammo is not that accurate. Also it is not cheep. I reload 22 hornet for less money ( I have lots of components on hand). I say get a good 22 and good ammo and then try 100 yds.
 
I don't see much in the "will be fun, inexpensive, and challenging " for WMR unless you have an 'Old Price' stash. WMR costs more than ''Really Good LR" I believe. 22LR is good and fun up to 100 and further but you'll need at least 24x scope to 'see bullet holes' at 200. I have a 6-18x50 Bushnell on a 223 and can see the holes on sunny days (just barely - on White poster board). I just ordered an Athlon Argos 8-34x56 FFP-SF MOA for my 457-MTR and hope to see 'em at 200+. Wolverine has some left at good prices (sponsor here-check pricing). I'll know how it does in a week or so.
 
As others have mentioned, there's nothing inexpensive about 22WMR. I have one gun that fires magnum rounds, and I rarely pull it out simply because it costs 4X as much as my 22LR guns without any corresponding increase in the fun factor.
 
I have one 22wmr it’s a Henry frontier. I enjoy plinking with it generally at 25 yards with irons and for that I find it very accurate with every ammo I have fed it. But that’s only 25 yards. So naturally reading this now I may just have to mount up an optic and test it out to 100 yards some time
 
350tracker said:
Well, it all depends on the individual. What one think is inexpensive may be unaffordable to another. As for challenging, it will be.:)
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not true.
he meant to compare the price of WMR to LR.
WMR will never be inexpensive comparing to LR. It has nothing to do with any individual.
 
JQIAN said:
not true.
he meant to compare the price of WMR to LR.
WMR will never be inexpensive comparing to LR. It has nothing to do with any individual.
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I wasn't and never will dispute that fact between the price of LR and WMR. I was just referring to what one might think what is expensive and one might not.:)
 
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