Jeff olson
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Real world experience. What are the some of the best optics for a 22lr? I don't know a lot about scopes but the weaver on my Anschutz is the bar I'm looking for. Be nice. I'm scope retarded.
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It depends on the rifle and what you want to do with it, and of course your budget. Really need more information. I have a small compact 1-4X20 scope on one of my 10/22's intended as a SD/Survival rifle. I have big heavy target scopes with high magnification on other 22's that I use to shoot at targets out to 250 yards with.
But as a general rule one of the 3-9X40 big game hunting scopes is a good place to start. I'd avoid the ones with a MSRP much under about $200. You may find something discounted well below $200, but if MSRP is closer to $100-$150 you're probably wasting your money. IME once you get something with more than 9X magnification it probably won't focus at 50 yards or less unless you have one with parallax adjustment. I have a 4-12X40 on one rifle. When I shoot it at 50 or less I can't go above 9X or it won't focus.
Some people find a 2-7X to be a good compromise, but I've concluded that if I don't want 3-9X I like the 1-4X scopes better. As long as you use the $200 guideline I've found quality among the various brands to be pretty comparable. The features are different and that is the determining factor to me.
The Burris FF-II is one of my favorite scopes with a MSRP of $199, but I often see them advertised closer to $160. The Leupold VX-Freedom with a standard duplex reticle sells for $199 as well. If you want reticles multiple aiming points or dials for long range work you may have to pay more. One of the things I like about the Burris is that there is no additional charge for the one with multiple aiming points.
But as a general rule one of the 3-9X40 big game hunting scopes is a good place to start. I'd avoid the ones with a MSRP much under about $200. You may find something discounted well below $200, but if MSRP is closer to $100-$150 you're probably wasting your money. IME once you get something with more than 9X magnification it probably won't focus at 50 yards or less unless you have one with parallax adjustment. I have a 4-12X40 on one rifle. When I shoot it at 50 or less I can't go above 9X or it won't focus.
Some people find a 2-7X to be a good compromise, but I've concluded that if I don't want 3-9X I like the 1-4X scopes better. As long as you use the $200 guideline I've found quality among the various brands to be pretty comparable. The features are different and that is the determining factor to me.
The Burris FF-II is one of my favorite scopes with a MSRP of $199, but I often see them advertised closer to $160. The Leupold VX-Freedom with a standard duplex reticle sells for $199 as well. If you want reticles multiple aiming points or dials for long range work you may have to pay more. One of the things I like about the Burris is that there is no additional charge for the one with multiple aiming points.
lightman
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I put Leupold VX-111 1.5-5's on mine and my Wife's 22's. It a fairly expensive scope for an off the shelf 22 rifle but I expected them to be fairly accurate. And I am happy with the choice.
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I like a a midgrade 2x7 but on my heavy barrel 10-22 rides a 4X12. I can see eyelashes on a ground squirrel at 75 yards.
But for my standard 10-22s, I don’t think the magnification would help much since they aren’t that accurate anyways.
But for my standard 10-22s, I don’t think the magnification would help much since they aren’t that accurate anyways.
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It's going on a sako P72. Primarily 50-300 yds. Like to stay under$300
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As has been said, budget and intended use matter alot.
dranrab
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300 yards with a 22LR? The scope is going to matter far less than the ammo and environmentals. But with that said, you'll need one that has repeatable dials, and at the $300 price point, that won't be an easy feat. If you are plinking at 300 yards, that's one thing. If you are expecting to reliably hit targets at 300, that's a whole 'nuther ball game.
You better do some research as to the trajectory requirements. You're going to need an angled rail along with a pretty big adjustment range in the scope itself. $300 might be a pipe dream.
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Jeff olson
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Was leaning heavily on a burris but after looking down the leupold everything looked clearer and brighter. I'm no competition shooter. I don't plan on shooting the wings off a gnat at 300 yds. This wiil do just fine.
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https://tractoptics.com/riflescopes
Try this one
Try this one
dranrab
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Like most Tracts, it's sold out.
NIGHTLORD40K
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Gorgeous rifle!
I've had Leupold 2-7X and sold the gun and scope. Now have three .22s with scopes; two with Leupold 3.5-8X and one with Tract 22Fire 4-12X. All 3 scopes are great. As I get older, I prefer the 4-12X. Tracts are not easy to get, but can be had if you are patient. I ordered another Tract 22Fire 4-12X T-Plex awhile back and it's scheduled for delivery on 4/1. They are one of the best rimfire scopes I've ever owned and I've owned a bunch.
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I bought a Tract 22 fire 4-12×40.
Very nice optics for price...
Just got it sighted in a couple weeks ago on the Kidd barreled 10/22. Works great...now to just get into some whistle pig shooting.
Very nice optics for price...
Just got it sighted in a couple weeks ago on the Kidd barreled 10/22. Works great...now to just get into some whistle pig shooting.
I would look at the Vortex and Athlon scopes in your price range. They should focus down below 50yds. Also decide how critical the turrets / zero stop is. Personally I prefer to hold over during a match and not spend time spinning dials. So, for me, I want a reticle that makes hold overs easy. For instance check out the Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50 which is in your price range. The high power may not be needed during a match, I often stay in the 10 to 14 range but its good when shooting groups.
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