OP your $500 scope just turned into $2000 lol
I played around at the range today. At 100y you CAN see 0.22 holes IN WHITE PAPER with ~7 power. Easy at 9,much easier at 14+. I assume this means you want 14 at 200,21 at 300etc. Luckily my scopes are 3-9 and 6-24.
If shooting steel, much less. Your slag will make about a 1/2" impact at minimum.
I use a fixed 36-power weaver t series on mine.
OP also wants to use it for hunting...
- I guess he'd need to specify what he wants to hunt. Chasing rabbits and grouse in the wood with a 36x would be "interesting"
Grouse mostly. Definately need something I can crank down to 3-4x so I can actually see what I'm shooting at.
I'm starting to weigh my options for the ideal scope and rings setup for my CZ457 Canadian.
It will be used primarily for small game hunting and plinking out to 200m max.
I would also like to eventually get into Mapleseed and PRS so if there is such a thing as a dual function hunting/long range scope that would be ideal. If not I could throw my 6-24x Diamondback on it for those purposes.
Criteria:
Scope Budget - $500
Weight - The lighter the better
Magnification - sufficient to hit targets out to 200m. Would a 3-9 be sufficient? 4-12?
Rings - What do owners of the Canadian style stock prefer for height? Can I get away with low rings or will I be interfering with the bolt throw? Also are the rings for the CZ propriatary or could I use the likes of Vortex?
Also in terms of ammo and as someone who has only shot bulk CCI/Blazer, what are some more premium options to get better accuracy out of a bolt gun?
Cheers,
NS, did you make a decision for your scope ?
I haven't yet but I am leaning more towards hunting and general plinking vs precision style shooting.
I want something that falls in the middle ground, more than a 3-9x but less than a 6-24x and looking to spend less than the rifle ($700).
Why not a bushnell match pro for 550$ used. Best glass under 1k. Stop zooming at 16x if you want, that's what I do.
Never owned (or considered) a Bushnell before, I'll look into them.