Ruger 77/22 Which scope to get?

[seldomseensmith]

Any info would be appriciated. Right now, I am tagging pidgeons with super colibri, but once out of the city will use it as a training/small varmint tool to practice with. So, that being said - there are a lot of scope options for a 22. out there. They range in price from 30 - 200 dollars. All I really want is something that has finger adjustable turrets, and works well. I would prefer to not spend over $150. BONUS QUESTION - if anyone knows where to get an "adult" stock for the 77/22 please let me know. THANK YOU!

 

[22-rimfire]

My favorites are as follows: Weaver 2.5-7x Rimfire (about $140), Weaver 3-9x AO Rimfire (about $220), Mueller APV 4.5-14x AO Rimfire (about $120). The Weaver scopes are quite good. I prefer them to Leupolds, but I like the slightly heavier duplex reticle. Sportsmans Guide and Midway sells the Mueller and Midway sells the Weavers. I'm sure you can find them elsewhere.

 

[atblis]

Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40mm.
Weavers are good too. Have been pleased with the two I have.
Bushnell Elite 3200
Sightron SI/SII
Burris Fullfield II

 

[Dookie]

all those and check out bushnell trophy for a lower cost optic that is very worth the money. Nikko Stirling is also worth checking out.

 

[seldomseensmith]

thank you all for yr advice! The pigeons are getting a little more wily these days.

 

[jkingrph]

I have one of the Leupold 4x rimfire scopes on mine. A little pricy but nice!

 

[CB900F]

Seldomseensmith;

I have owned a 77/22, got it when they first came out. It took thousands of rounds for the trigger to work in to acceptable, but I learned a lot in the meantime.

One of the things I learned is that a scope with A/O is an advantage with a gun that can shoot accurately to 125 yards. Centerfire rifle scopes usually have the parallax set at 150 yards & most .22 scopes have it set at 50 yards. Being able to adjust it yourself pays dividends.

The scope I finally settled on was a Simmons Whitetail Classic 4-12X A/O. Paid about $125.00 for it, shipping included from Midway, back when. The gun's gone now, and more's the pity, but I don't see why the advice still doesn't hold true.

You don't have to spend mega-bucks, just spend them wisely.

900F

 

[lev83]

I would recommend a fixed 4X weaver or leupold. Just not a better rifle/scope combination available for that gun.