Demi-human
maybe likes firearms a little bit…
Coming along nicely!
Well, I've spent the last few days down in The Riflescope Rabbit Hole, trying to pick out glass for the new rifle. I searched high and low for more Nikon Prostaff Rimfires, but they're out of production, and I don't trust eBay very much. So after much consultation with a couple of buddies, I learned:
1. Vortex scopes look nice, but neither of their 2 rimfire scopes have any kind of bullet drop markings on the crosshairs. So that was out. I'm over 50, and so are my eyes. Virtually any markings on the crosshairs to improve my aim is helpful. And since this is a target rifle, it's primary purpose will be putting holes in paper, as close together as I can.
2. Leupold had a very good looking rimfire scope, and I liked the reticle. Unfortunately, if I could get them at all, it was only on backorder, except for one lone display specimen at my local Academy Sports. However, that one was scuffed and missing a turret cap and Academy was wholly unwilling to budge on the price. If I'm going to pay the cost for a new scope ($200 in this case), I'm going to get a new scope, dagnabbit. Besides, Academy didn't have any suitable rings, so they couldn't have mounted the scope for me, anyway.
3. I finally settled on the Athlon Optics Neos 3-9x40mm BDC Rimfire Reticle scope, which is currently on sale at Midway for $109. (I was enthralled by the $400+ scopes, but I don't have that kind of budget.) I knew virtually nothing about Athlon when I got up this morning, but if two of my gunsmith buddies say the glass is good, I can risk $100 on it.
4. I know diddly-doo about scope rings, but I found a pair of Warne rings that looked pretty good, so I threw them in my cart and hope to have this stuff in a week or so.
In my experience that has generally not been the case with "rim fire" scopes that arnt base models, or at least not from the better manufacturers.Centerfire scopes probably have a more robust construction to withstand greater recoil forces as well.
Ive had the 4-12 neos on one .22, and liked it. I've also had the 3-12 Talos and liked that one as well.Well, I've spent the last few days down in The Riflescope Rabbit Hole, trying to pick out glass for the new rifle. I searched high and low for more Nikon Prostaff Rimfires, but they're out of production, and I don't trust eBay very much. So after much consultation with a couple of buddies, I learned:
1. Vortex scopes look nice, but neither of their 2 rimfire scopes have any kind of bullet drop markings on the crosshairs. So that was out. I'm over 50, and so are my eyes. Virtually any markings on the crosshairs to improve my aim is helpful. And since this is a target rifle, it's primary purpose will be putting holes in paper, as close together as I can.
2. Leupold had a very good looking rimfire scope, and I liked the reticle. Unfortunately, if I could get them at all, it was only on backorder, except for one lone display specimen at my local Academy Sports. However, that one was scuffed and missing a turret cap and Academy was wholly unwilling to budge on the price. If I'm going to pay the cost for a new scope ($200 in this case), I'm going to get a new scope, dagnabbit. Besides, Academy didn't have any suitable rings, so they couldn't have mounted the scope for me, anyway.
3. I finally settled on the Athlon Optics Neos 3-9x40mm BDC Rimfire Reticle scope, which is currently on sale at Midway for $109. (I was enthralled by the $400+ scopes, but I don't have that kind of budget.) I knew virtually nothing about Athlon when I got up this morning, but if two of my gunsmith buddies say the glass is good, I can risk $100 on it.
4. I know diddly-doo about scope rings, but I found a pair of Warne rings that looked pretty good, so I threw them in my cart and hope to have this stuff in a week or so.
I actually rather like the 4.5-14 Simmons that's on there quite a bit.
whud I say lol?And here I thought we were friends...
Up until last year, my 10/22 was still rocking the circa 1983 Telstar scope like this one, which was probably used when I got it for my birthday. I still have it in a box and I have to admit that it served me well for many years..... Im actually still rockin a few Simmons .22 Series scopes on a couple of rimfires and while they were frustrating in the tracking department the glass was better than any other $25 scopes I could find.
Several months ago, I went to the range with my Two-Question FriendTM. Now, some of you may not know what a Two-Question Friend is, but everybody needs one. The TQF is that friend that you call at 3:00 a.m. when things have gone seriously sideways, and the TQF only asks two questions: (1) Where are you?; and (2) Should I bring tools or bail money?
I think that falls under "bring tools.""A friend will help you move. A true friend will help you move a body." - CarTalk
Not bad. None of my .22s will hold better than about 2" or so with the Winchester bulk ammo.I’m on my phone at the moment and will write up a full range report later. For the moment, suffice it to say that I am pleased. Here are some targets, with stats as follows:
Range: 50 yards
Temp: ~62*F (and gorgeous)
Wind: minimal
Rest: a big rubber block rest
Ammo: (1) Top Target - Winchester bulk, copper plated (2) Lower left - Winchester bulk LRN, circa 1985; (3) Lower right - same as lower left
Shooter: 51 y.o. paper pusher with 51 y.o. eyes
Scope: Athlon Neos 3-9x40 Rimfire BDC
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I managed to find a volunteer to shoot up the last of my bulk up Winchester....mine wasn't that old...2008 I think, and it was only 333rnds or something, but none of my guns were worth shooting with it.I won't be sorry when my ~1985 Winchester is gone.