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Post by jimh on May 1, 2012 8:40:22 GMT -5
well my son has really taken a liking to my Ruger M77/22  it has been topped with a Sightron S2 6x42 HBR target scope since i had it. i shoot it mostly at the range only and i have really enjoyed the scope that was on it. exellent glass, good tracking and repeatability, just a really well made scope. however my son wants to stalk the woods with the rifle for tree rats and that scope is a little big and heavy (about 15 oz) so i sold that scope and bought a Leupold VX-I 2-7x28 Rimfire scope. it weighs in at 8.5oz and is about 2/3 the length. it is a much improved woods friendly set up IMHO. i will sight it in this weekend hopefully.  here is the scope but i ended up buying it at Cabela's for the same price. swfa.com/Leupold-2-7x28-VX-1-Rimfire-Riflescope-P51864.aspx |
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Post by Jack on May 1, 2012 9:59:09 GMT -5
That should be a really nice rig for tree rats.
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Post by jmarriott on May 1, 2012 16:16:32 GMT -5
You are going to like that scope.
One of my favorites is the leopold ultralight 2.5 power. Looks prefect on leverguns where you don't want to overscope. My 222 wears a 6 power M8 with the target dot. In the winter it wears a 3-9 with illuminated retical for night shooting. In hunting to much of a good thing is not always a good thing. I think lots of people use to much magnification while hunting. The scope is on high power and a deer walks 20 feet away from and they never get it in sight before it is gone.
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Post by Purebred Redneck on May 1, 2012 22:08:00 GMT -5
Whew, I almost passed out at the sight of the price ;D ;D ;D
I think the lighter the 22, the better for shooting off of trees. Also a thinner stock lets you get a better grip too - so if the stock is a factory one you should be set.
I know my Marlin 917v 17hmr with 4x14x40 is really awkward hunting with. (though it will take the eyes out of a squirrel at 75 yards)
Good luck with it
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Post by Jack on May 1, 2012 22:51:27 GMT -5
I learned a lesson about .22 scopes, several years back.
I've had a 10/22 since the late 60's- bought it used. I put a peep sight on it, and used it for a long time that way. The rifle shot ok, but nothing to get excited about. Eventually I put a scope on the rifle- whatever scope I had left over from center fire rifles.
Then I got the urge to fancy the rifle up, like so many 10/22's get, these days. I started by getting a few trigger parts and doing a trigger job on the rifle. Then, I got a good scope for it- a Burris Signature 3x9 R/A. That scope has a Duplex reticle with a fine center cross hair, and an adjustable objective that will focus to 7 feet. I also got some big boy scope mounts and rings for it- no more stamped tip off stuff.
I was about to put a different barrel and stock on the rifle, but I decided I'd try it at the range first. That was a revelation! A good scope and a decent trigger cut the group sizes in half.
That rifle is still in it's original stock (I had bedded it years ago) and the factory barrel. The scope and mounts cost more than Red would pay for a new rifle and 2 nights with a hooker, but it was worth it.
JimH, I will bet the new scope will make your rifle a better shooter, too.
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Post by jimh on May 2, 2012 6:56:57 GMT -5
Jack the old scope i had on it had ultra fine target cross hairs and was the bees knees for use at the range. it was only 6x but had an OA and unbelievable clarity. for range work it was perfect but the length and weight of it does not bode well for woods stalking and shooting off hand in a snap. that being said it did make a few trips into the woods and help put to end more than a couple tree rats lives. but with my 16 yr old sun chucking it along in the woods i need something a bit more user friendly. i sold the old scope for what this new one cost so it's a wash Red. here's the set up with the old scope.  the fine target cross hair:   |
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Post by jimh on May 2, 2012 7:04:06 GMT -5
i'll post a pic of the new set up as soon as i get a chance. big difference in the weight and balance now for quick off hand shooting. the new scope has a very fine duplex and should be more than a guy needs to wack a few critters and still hold it's own at the range. the trigger pull on this set up is right at about 2lbs.
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Post by jimh on May 6, 2012 16:42:39 GMT -5
well the new look. what ya think?  |
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Post by Jack on May 6, 2012 19:27:47 GMT -5
Looks nice!
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Post by jmarriott on May 6, 2012 19:29:20 GMT -5
nice, A much better hunting look.
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Post by jimh on May 6, 2012 20:52:01 GMT -5
it dropped 1/2 lb from the switch. made a bid difference in balance.
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