View Poll Results: .22lr scope magnification
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2-7x32
10 43.48% -
3-9x38
13 56.52%
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15-05-2019, 20:05 #11
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Re: .22 scope magnification reccomendation
It all depends...
On a lightweight 22 rifle used mostly in the field and not much beyond 75m I would go for the 2-7x32.
On a medium weight 22 used on small varmints and for competition shooting, the 3-9x would be the better choice. I would opt for a scope with adjustable paralax. If that's not an option, paralax should be fixed at between 50 and 75m.
On a heavy 22 rifle, something in the 4-16x range (or more) with adjustable paralax would not be out of place.
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16-05-2019, 11:52 #12
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Re: .22 scope magnification reccomendation
With respect, I would advise you to spend more time with a .22lr before making statements like “9x scope would be useless”. You cannot use 500m shooting center fire criteria on the .22.
To the Op, I see you mention it can be fun to push distances, I have to agree! Getting hits between 150m to 200 with a .22 is awesome. If so, don’t limit your optic choice to low magnification. Something with higher magnification is brilliant on the range where you can see the holes as well as making smaller shots on the smaller targets available. With extra zoom, most definitely be something with adjustable paralex. I have found it to be not such a great issue on the smaller magnification scopes. The use will dictate the choice. Not relevant to the OP intended use, but with the correct scope you can have a lot of fun diallling in for the longer shots. There are a few series being run abroad for precision 22 and 200 had challenges. The best thing about it, you can get of at relatively low cost. My setup consists of a 3-12 with hold over reticle and adjustable paralax. I use it for both mynahs/rats and messing around further out. My 10/22 has a red dot, used up to 50m only on steel. Going way low on magnification will limit you. Have fun!
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16-05-2019, 12:19 #13
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Re: .22 scope magnification reccomendation
Again, I would rather spend money on proper optical clarity and proper accuracy than getting higher magnification. FFP scopes also come to mind. I wouldn't fit a 16x scope on a .22lr to shoot 200m with, but maybe that's just me.
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16-05-2019, 12:24 #14
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16-05-2019, 12:27 #15
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17-05-2019, 10:51 #16
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Re: .22 scope magnification reccomendation
I am very impressed with the Vx freedom line of rimfire scopes. Leupold quality and clarity. Got a 25 moa reticle for longer shots.
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17-05-2019, 12:05 #17
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