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scope for a .22
pikeal1
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ok guys and gals...i've asked this question before but the post gets no attention and quickly dissappears in to the abyss. I'm looking for a relatively good scope for my ruger 10/22. I'm looking for something reliable, new or used...doesn't matter. I'm not looking to spend too much on it...under $50 hopefully. Later on I might try and tweak the gun a bit with some after market parts but for now I just want something with a dang scope on it. I figure this will satisfy my craving for a new toy for a while without having to buy another gun.
"The only way American citizens can adequately be protected from terror and violence is when" those in authority protect us from those who would harm us, instead of protecting us from ourselves.
"The only way American citizens can adequately be protected from terror and violence is when" those in authority protect us from those who would harm us, instead of protecting us from ourselves.
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JMHO
regards,
spiny
'not all who wander are lost'
I bought a Bushnell 3-9x40 awhile back at Walmart for my old Marlin and the scope works great. You've got to figure out how to slip some stuff around the girlfriend. Got to have a means of getting some new toys. [:D]
25.00 here is the link
http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=35547&hvarTarget=search
Rameleni1
I am thinking about dropping a 3x9 Simmons on there in the near future, but the 4x has worked fine for the past 10 years...
My one suggestion is not to over-magnify your scope... I wouldn't get one that you can't reduce the power down to at least 4x.
It doesn't matter what you shoot, just shoot it well...
Good variety of zoom and sizes.
Changed my Nikko Stirling with a Schmidt & Bender 1.5-6*42 when I sold my .308Win rifle.
Was too happy about the S&B to part with it, so now it sits on my fav .22LR Ansh?tz rifle =o)
Yes, it's a bit "overkill", the scope is 2? times more expencive than the rifle itself hehe.
Don't do anything that I've allready done - That'd be just plain STOOOOOOPID.
Taxation WITH representation isn't so hot either!
what do the numbers mean anyway [?][:p]
"The only way American citizens can adequately be protected from terror and violence is when" those in authority protect us from those who would harm us, instead of protecting us from ourselves.
"What do the numbers mean anyway?"
In this case, 3-9x40:
3-9 means variable magnification, from 3 to 9 times, as opposed to a fixed power scope that just has a single magnification rating, like a 4X (4 times).
40 refers to the diameter of the objective lens (front lens) in millimeters, in this case 40mm, and is an indicator of the light gathering capability of the scope, and therefore an indicator as to how the scope would work under low light conditions such as dawn, dusk or very overcast, etc. The larger the objective lens generally means more light transmission, therefore a clearer picture of your target.
Thanks again to everyone who helped me out. it is very much appreciated.
Alex
"The only way American citizens can adequately be protected from terror and violence is when" those in authority protect us from those who would harm us, instead of protecting us from ourselves.
Here's a link that provides some good basic scope info:
http://www.bushnell.com/productinfo/riflescopes/techtalk.html
Be careful about Tasco, they went bankrupt and I don't believe there is warranty coverage now although there is still product in the sales pipeline. Bushnell bought the rights to the Tasco name but I don't think they have introduced a new product line yet. I also liked Tasco, I have a couple of their telescopes and a set of marine binoculars with the built-in compass. Seemed like a quality product at a reasonable price. I was shocked to hear they went out of business.
Close to God, far away from everyone else.
I appreciate all of the help from this board...as always.
He-Dog...thanks. You've helped me out enough with that question about the giant water bugs a while back [:D]
had one more question regarding scopes for .22's. I have noticed that some of the scopes designed for .22's look like a tube with out very many knobs and stuff...others look to be a bit more complicated. is there a good reason to put a more powerful scope on a .22?
AlleninAlaska
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-- Thomas Paine
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"The only way American citizens can adequately be protected from terror and violence is when" those in authority protect us from those who would harm us, instead of protecting us from ourselves.