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What is a good optic for squirrel hunting? The .22 I have does not have iron sights. I want an optic that is good for 10 meters out to 100 meters. Rough use and holds zero. I also would like to have good eye relief and large field of view. Price range under $500

What suggestions do you nutz have?
 
Leupold VX-2 4-12X40 AO or VX-2 6-18X40 AO...

We don't hunt "town" squirrels and often have to shoot 75-100 yards... hunting eyeballs at 80 yards, you will appreciate 12X - 18X at the top end.
 
considerations for squirrel optics and scope features.
like you stated you want something that you can focus close up to 10 meters all the way out to 100. forget about 50 or 100 yard fixed focus scopes.
2 options, you have the adjustable objective or a side focus.
I personally prefer the side focus because it lets me focus on the fly with my eye on the squirrel.
if you're a meat hunter I assume you are going for head shots and that's where magnification helps and a good ranging reticle comes in handy.
.22 can have a bit of an arc at those long shots and I prefer ranging reticles to help me hit that 3/4 inch to 1 inch squirrel head target.

my light weight squirrel gun has a vortex 2-7x30 side focus but my more "serious" squirrel getter has a vortex diamondback first focal plane MRAD reticle with a side focus. 6-24x50 30 mm tube
I don't really shoot it beyond 150 yards so glass was not the main thing I was looking at. what I was really interested in are the features of the scope and they matched all my needs exactly. the price is just around the $500 mark as well. I love the fact that it's a FFP which helps me allot in ranging those tiny squirrel heads to be able to hit them at varying distances.
 
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phishroy said:
considerations for squirrel optics and scope features.
like you stated you want something that you can focus close up to 10 meters all the way out to 100. forget about 50 or 100 yard fixed focus scopes.
2 options, you have the adjustable objective or a side focus.
I personally prefer the side focus because it lets me focus on the fly with my eye on the squirrel.
if you're a meat hunter I assume you are going for head shots and that's where magnification helps and a good ranging reticle comes in handy.
.22 can have a bit of an arc at those long shots and I prefer ranging reticles to help me hit that 3/4 inch to 1 inch squirrel head target.
my light weight squirrel gun has a vortex 2-7x30 side focus but my more "serious" squirrel getter has a vortex diamondback first focal plane MRAD reticle with a side focus. 6-24x50 30 mm tube
I don't really shoot it beyond 150 yards so glass was not the main thing I was looking at. what I was really interested in are the futures of the scope and they matched all my needs exactly. the price is just around the $500 mark as well. I love the fact that it's a FFP which helps me allot in ranging those tiny squirrel heads to be able to hit them at varying distances.
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You just convinced me to get a vortex. Thank you for the good info.
 
Id look into all the warrenty claims with vortex before i bought one. A scope that stays on the rifle is better than one in the mail.

However you may have better luck than i
 
I have been using vortex diamondback 4-12x40 on my rimfires. I've taken many squirrels with them in the distances you have prescribed. No issues or warrenty work and I've been using them for years. Also well with in your budget.
 
Cork said:
You just convinced me to get a vortex. Thank you for the good info.
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You're welcome but I wasn't specifically trying to convince you to get a vortex scope.
what I was trying to highlight are the features to look at and consider when buying a scope for squirrel hunting with .22LR.
 
I have an older Burris 3x9 on mine . it works just fine . and in your price range you might be able to get a 2.5 to 12 power scope . buy something with nice clear optics .the Burris and Leopold I have are my favourite scopes.
 
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