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Suggestions on a .22 riffle

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it came with a weaver style scope base adapter. Im guessing i dont need a real high end scopes. I know little about riffles and scopes. We primarily use hand guns.

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You can get a good optic set for a .22 for $100 or so. Leupold, Burris, Nikon, a few other names of decent scopes.

You'll probably want to stay around 4x magnification, maybe 3-5x. The higher the magnification, the harder the gun will be to zero and maintain a zero, especially with lower grade scopes and mounts. The forces from firing a .22 aren't going to throw the scope off, but rather bumping it during transport and whatnot.

Go back to the store and look through some optics. Make sure the reticle is something you like, spring for a lit reticle if you plan on shooting in dusk/dawn/lowlight situations.

The you won't need a long or large scope, either. Probably 20-50mm objectives and overall 6-8in length.

Check for metal construction, check the adjustment knobs for some sort of weather proofing to keep dirt and moisture out.

An optional sunshade is always a nice feature to keep the sun from glaring off the front objective.

Don't skimp on the rings. Some are $1 and they are for a reason. You want a good clamp that will hold well, not corrode and not be easily knocked off zero.

If you buy the scope and rings separate, check to make sure they mate well.

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I concur with Rustspot's scope guidlines as a rule. But, if you are on a budget there is no reason not to pick up a Simmons or a BSA for 30-40 bucks and be fine. I have a Simmon's scope on my Mossberg.22 and have had zero problems. For plinking trips to the range it'll be fine. For hunting and field use , especialy with larger calibers, you get what you pay ofr with scopes. You may also consider a red dot scope. They are also reasonably priced, from $50-300+. I have an EOTech 512 and love it. Bushnell makes the same thing just not made to Mil Specs for a lot less as well.

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I've had a BSA fall apart on my pellet rifle, I'm not too fond of them.

Red dots are nice, and you can get 2x magnified models. I never felt the dot was fine enough for precision shooting, but the acquisition and target picture can't be beat.

Gotta love the EOTech, though it's technically a holo-sight, not a red dot.

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Having a blast with this thing. Like a true equipment junkie im already looking at mods for it. Ill get a scope this week. I bought a fifty round clip and promptly returned it. It was this side by side deal. Hard to load, didnt cycle the ammo, and caused multiple jams.

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Many of the aftermarket mags are crap. If you can wait a bit, hold off until Black Dog Machine LLC adds 10-22 mags to their lineup. They make the best aftermarket mags for .22 conversions and rifles from what I've seen.

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i know i am late to the thread, but a few years ago when he retired my dad bought a nice Golden Boy lever action .22 for fun. He loves it, especially since I got him some fiber optic sights for his old eyes!

It's a pricier little gun, but has a nice older western look to it.

I haven't had a chance to use it. I haven't shot anything but my old air rifle in years. Probably couldn't hit the side of a barn right now. :rolleyes:

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i know i am late to the thread, but a few years ago when he retired my dad bought a nice Golden Boy lever action .22 for fun. He loves it, especially since I got him some fiber optic sights for his old eyes!

It's a pricier little gun, but has a nice older western look to it.

I haven't had a chance to use it. I haven't shot anything but my old air rifle in years. Probably couldn't hit the side of a barn right now. :rolleyes:

I know how you feel. I was shooting with the competition team at school here and when I was going weekly I was shooting pretty darn good. Haven't shot a gun in almost a year except for one trip to the trap range where I promptly shot a 3/25.

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Finally got a chance to bring my new .22 set up to the range- I picked up a Ciener conversion bolt and dropped it into my Stag AR. Ran like a top. I'll have to adjust the sights as it had a lower POI than 5.56. I had a blast though. I love that an afternoon of plinking ran me about 4 bucks in ammo. While I have a few K of Wolf and some Lake City 5.56 I bought when it was still cheap, I think I'll be shooting .22 quite a bit until prices calm down.

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I'm with you there, but I sold my old Ruger .22 about a year ago and picked up a Savage .17HMR rifle instead. Incredibly enough, the round is accurate out to 200yards on a calm day....get a bit of a breeze and it will blow that lightweight bullet up to 6" off of anticipated POI. Calm day though....very few affordable rounds are more accurate.

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My usual range only goes out to 100 yards, unless I'm shooting on the local PD range, which is closer to 300-400 yards If I wanted/had the proper set up. Smaller calibers can be a blast. It's nice sometimes to come home without a sore shoulder.

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