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How much is overkill?


asmurff

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I want to put a good optic on my 10/22 and I don't think the 1X red dots or reflex type are going to work for these eyes.

So my question is at what magnification is over kill on a .22 at a maximum of 100 yards.

I've been looking at some of the varmit scopes or should I stick with rimfire scopes.

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Nah no need to stick with .22 scopes. A fixed 4x for general screwing around or maybe a 3x9 for long range stuff. A .22 is a good reason to try those inexpensive scopes you always wondered about. The Bushnells, Vortex, Millet, NcStar, Mueller etc. Its often said the optic should cost as much as the firearm.

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Funny you should ask that just now..... I have had 3 different scopes on my Colt, and all produced acceptable accuracy, but... They just didn't float my boat. I like the one I currently have, a 5.5x20-50, side focus - I can actually see the .22 cal hits on paper at 100 yds, but, it's huge! I am currently bidding on 5 or 6 scopes on e-bay. Used & new. Also bought one from C.T.D. -  Should get here in 3-5 days. Will report as soon as possible.

TM

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I have a Leapers 4X32 on my MP-15. If you want a little more power vision I think this Leapers 3/9x 32 comact scope from Optics Planet will look awesome on your Tacticool 10-22. The price is reasonable and I can say the quality of the Leapers is quite good for the price, mine has been very reliable.

  http://www.opticsplanet.net/leapers-utg-bug-buster-3-9x32-mini-ao-rifle-scope.html

Though I am going to put my 4x32 on my HiPoint 995 and put my new EOTech knockoff on my MP  :thumb:

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Asurmff- just got this in today from CTD. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/SCP407-7.html I have it mounted, and it looks good. It needs to be up a bit for me, and I have ordered a scope riser from Optics Planet. The sight picture is sharp, very thin reticles, I like it. Range report to follow. (it's snowing here). It does not mount using scope rings... I tried a Leapers scope 1st on my Colt, a 6x32, mill dot. Nice scope, except for the reticle - it is so thick that it completely covers the bulls of some of my targets at 50yds.

TM

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