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Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« on: January 21, 2018, 09:26:19 PM »
Hi all. I just picked up a Ruger Precision Rimfire (I understand the oxymoron there, but I wanted it anyway). I am curious what the rimfire shooters out there like for optics. I mainly run Vortex on my other rifles, and will more than likely stick with that, but I am curious if you guys like higher magnification scopes, and what reticle you prefer. I'm not sure if there is much point in a reticle with MOA hash marks? Thanks in advance for the input!

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2018, 10:40:10 PM »
Nikon Prostaff EFR is what I run on my tactical solutions .22lr and that thing is a tack driver. I highly recommend it!!  Worth checking out at least.


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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2018, 07:45:57 AM »
I have a Mueller Optics scope on my 10/22. I like it a lot.
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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2018, 12:03:50 PM »
I have a Vortex Crossfire 2 in 6×18×44 AO on my CZ Precision and .17HMR have no complaints . The Muellers Jackalope has are also great scopes for the $. 
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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2018, 12:34:15 PM »
I have a Vortex Crossfire 2 in 6×18×44 AO on my CZ Precision and .17HMR have no complaints . The Muellers Jackalope has are also great scopes for the $.

Thanks, that's what I was hoping for. Do you like the 6x18? I am trying to decide what magnification to run, and also what reticle. With that small bullet, I would imagine I am going to want more magnification. Do you guys like a standard duplex reticle? Is there a point in running a MOA reticle for rimfire? I am more of a centerfire shooter, so this is my entry to the world of rimfire.................

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2018, 01:02:31 PM »
Personally with usually a max range of 100 or so yards, I’m a fan of lower power scopes on .22’s. Don’t need the big magnification to shoot under 100 yards.  Mine is a 3-10x44. Scopes are different for everybody though. Usually when I’m target shooting I have my spotting scope with me.
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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2018, 04:07:23 PM »
The 6×18 is nice to have  . I was using 4x12's before these .  Even at 18 it's hard to see a .22 hole @ 100yrds ( unless your using the shoot and see targets).
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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2018, 08:33:59 AM »
I have two of the USA made Redfield Revolutions on my 22's and they are great scopes for the money.  I prefer 3-9 and under for 22 simply because shots will be under 100yards.

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2018, 08:47:56 AM »
Huntin buddy uses a 3x9 Nikon and tells me I need to upgrade. I can still head shoot grouse with a 2.5 weaver. If it works why fix it.  :dunno:

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2018, 09:40:01 AM »
I use a fixed 4 power Nikon on mine.

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2018, 05:34:29 PM »
Nikon just released today a P-Tactical Rimfire scope.Pretty cool. 2-7x32 and either a hash marked MOA or BDC 150 reticle. I also a fan of the Target EFR because of the parallax adjustment and 3-9 magnification.

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2018, 07:03:48 PM »
Nikon just released today a P-Tactical Rimfire scope.Pretty cool. 2-7x32 and either a hash marked MOA or BDC 150 reticle. I also a fan of the Target EFR because of the parallax adjustment and 3-9 magnification.
I have the 2-7X32 Nikon P-22 with the Nikoplex reticle. I think they're selling for about $180. Plenty of scope for my 22. Not a huge fan of the reticle but it's a decent scope. It says it's ballistically matched for 22 LR rimfire rifles.

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2018, 11:01:30 AM »
Nikon's new line of scopes just released will have a P-Tactical Rinfire line. MOA and BDC 150 reticle. Still 2-7 magnification settings. Guy's loved the MOA reticle at SHOT Show for this sweet rimfire scope.  I have pic's, just haven't downloaded them yet.

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2018, 01:46:04 PM »
The crossfire II 2x7 is $130 right now.

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Re: Looking for advice on a scope for a 22lr
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2018, 06:56:47 PM »
I was in the market for a .22 lr scope not to long ago also. Check out the rimfirecentral.com forum. Those guys have tons to say about .22 lr scopes. Sounds like a lot of them really like the Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm EFR. I almost went that direction but wanted something more compact and lightweight. I got the VX-1 2-7x28mm rimfire and like it a lot. The duplex is really fine and I have been shooting some great 50 yard groups with a CZ 452.

 


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