What is the best power of scope for a 10/22 carbine

[gunlove]

Just bought a Ruger 10/22 carbine with 18.5 inch barrel. What is my best choice for a scope for target shooting and hunting?

 

[rattle]

Probably something in the 2-7x32, 3-9x40 or 4-12x40 flavor. Depends on the range you plan on shooting and lighting conditions.

My 10/22 wears a Bushnell Banner 4-12x40 and paid around $120 for it. Definately are better scopes around but for a grouse / plinker it works well for me.

 

[i6s1]

Leopold 3-9x40 Rimfire.

 

[t-star]

just make sure you're getting one that is spec'd for rimfire- most 22 scopes are set to be parallax free at 50 yards. most cf scopes are 100- my gopher gun wears a 2x7 x20 bushnell, and my target wears a 6x18 x40 bushnell- different jobs-

 

[philthygeezer]

For plinking and hunting I'd go 2-7x32. For a heavy barrel I'd go 4-12x40 AO.

 

[ryandpahl]

Buddy of mine just put a red-dot on his, I must say it is awesome fun to shoot that thing. Hopefully have one of my own this summer.

 

[Scott_N]

I use my 10/22 mostly for shooting gophers, rabbits and such, and I prefer a plain old straight 4X on it.

 

[Katana]

I use my 10/22 mostly for shooting gophers, rabbits and such, and I prefer a plain old straight 4X on it.

Same for me except with grouse...

 

[dizzy]

I put an aimpoint comp m4 on one for a bit, it was simply the most fun I ever had with the gun and think it ( a good red dot) may be the best optic for the 10/22 leave the magnification optics for the bolts.

 

[tch1717]

my 10/22 target wears a 4x12x40 AO..and works very well

 

[gunlove]

Thanks

Thanks for the advise everyone.