To scope or not to scope...

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That is the question ;) After putting a fair number of rounds through my 10/22, I've decided that the factory sights just don't cut it. To be honest, I'm not that great of a shot; with factory sights, I can keep a group of ~6" @ 30M. I've narrowed my options down to either a ghost ring sight or a scope.

I prefer open sights since it'll force me to learn to shoot properly but I'm not sure how "precise" it will be in comparison to a scope. I want/expect to be able to shoot 1"-2" groups at 30M. Am I being overly optimistic here?

A scope would be the easy way out if ghost ring sights don't meet my requirements.

Any advice?
 
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The only advice I would suggest is if you decide to go with a scope really take into account that paralax is generally set to 100 yards for most non-paralax adjusting rifle scopes, "rimfire" scopes are generally set to 50 yards. I have tried to use regular rifle scopes in the past and for me (and it probably is mostly just me) I have a terrible time with paralax. There are always the options that have adjustable paralax (either on the front lens cover or by the windage / elevation turret) and probably what I am going to look into in the future.

Also the whole red dot option... Best to look through some glass and see what you think will work for you.
 
I don't think putting a ghost ring is going to help your groups too much. I'm assuming that you are standing without a rest. One thing I have found with 10/22 s is the trigger has a lot of weight too it and it's pretty creepy. Fixing the trigger may shrink your groups more then changing the sights.

A scope could really help in that there is no "lineing up" but it can't help you to hold your sights on the target. If your are wiggling to 6" groups sights won't help.

Just my 2 cents

Nic
 
with those kinds of groups, i'd be looking for a loose barrel or something- probably the allen screws in the v- block need tightening- as you get older, you'll learn to appreciate a scope as you are no longer able to focus the front sight-
 
Thanks for the input.

The 6" groups are standing; I can usually get better groups rested (3") but it's not much better. I've spoken to some people and they say I have my sight picture "wrong", I like aim "point of impact" but I've been told I should be doing a "6 O'clock hold". I've tried both and it doesn't seem to make a difference.

The only experience I've had with scopes is shooting a scoped pellet rifle. I was able to make 0.75" groups at 20M.

As for the trigger, I don't feel it's an issue. I agree it's a bit heavy but it seems short and breaks when I want it to.
 
Digitalblue, don't believe that bit about a scope teaching you to shoot wrong. The truth is you can teach a new shooter better fundamentals when you start the with a scope, then remove it. It goes against conventional wisdom, and it works. All sights are aiming devices, and irons are inferior to scopes, by a wide margine. Get a decent scope.
 
If all your shooting will be at 30 yrds and under Williams makes a very nice peep set specificially for the 10/22. If you are going for small targets further out you will need a scope. Personally all of my guns are scoped i prefer the cross hairs, aim small miss small.
If you want you can even do both. I have a 10/22 with a set of receiver mount kwik-sight see through rings, Williams fire sights and a 4x scope on the mount. Best of both worlds.
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