.22 Silhouette...

Smokey Joe · June 28, 2007, 09:26 PM

Offhand @ 100yd. Well, my gun club has a league that does that, and some of the guys are hassling me to get in on the fun.

I've recently "inherited" a nice old Winchester Model 75 which was drilled & tapped for a 'scope mount, and put a 1" diam. mount onto it.

It shoots fine with CCI Silhouette ammo, with its old 3/4" diam. 'scope. Has a nice set of swivels and a sling.

Now, what sort of 'scope do I want for this game? Size? Magnification level? Maker/model reccommendations?

Am open to any & all suggestions. Thx in advance for yr. interest.

4EVERM-14 · July 1, 2007, 07:18 PM

If the shoot is a regular silhouette type you'll be shooting at several different distances. A scope with good target type knobs will be an advantage.
Scope power is an individual choice. Some will like 32x or higher. Something like a 6x-20x is a good start.
BSA Platinum series makes an excellent value. Check Natchez supply for the 6x-24x . www.natchezss.com

PJack · July 29, 2007, 08:26 PM

Dido on the BSA, I put a 8 X 32 BSA on my Ruger 1022 target rifle and it works like a charm.

Smokey Joe · July 29, 2007, 08:54 PM

Guys, THX for the replies so far. So, I want a 'scope of fairly high magnification. Any particular reticle?

Yes, the shooting will be @ several distances, 25-50-75-100 yds. Little red steel silhouettes.

4EVERM-14 · July 30, 2007, 04:28 PM

Scope reticle is a personal thing. Alot of guys like the large target dot [2min. I think] one even prefers the old 'post & crosshair'.
Anything will work. Check out what your competition uses. Have fun no matter what.

June 28, 2007, 09:26 PM	#1
Smokey Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,010	.22 Silhouette... Offhand @ 100yd. Well, my gun club has a league that does that, and some of the guys are hassling me to get in on the fun. I've recently "inherited" a nice old Winchester Model 75 which was drilled & tapped for a 'scope mount, and put a 1" diam. mount onto it. It shoots fine with CCI Silhouette ammo, with its old 3/4" diam. 'scope. Has a nice set of swivels and a sling. Now, what sort of 'scope do I want for this game? Size? Magnification level? Maker/model reccommendations? Am open to any & all suggestions. Thx in advance for yr. interest. __________________ God Bless America --Smokey Joe

July 1, 2007, 07:18 PM	#2
4EVERM-14 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Location: Pennsy Posts: 513	If the shoot is a regular silhouette type you'll be shooting at several different distances. A scope with good target type knobs will be an advantage. Scope power is an individual choice. Some will like 32x or higher. Something like a 6x-20x is a good start. BSA Platinum series makes an excellent value. Check Natchez supply for the 6x-24x . www.natchezss.com __________________ David NRA Benefactor Member Distinguished Rifleman #731 Presidents 100

July 29, 2007, 08:26 PM	#3
PJack Member Join Date: July 26, 2007 Posts: 20	Scope Dido on the BSA, I put a 8 X 32 BSA on my Ruger 1022 target rifle and it works like a charm.

July 29, 2007, 08:54 PM	#4
Smokey Joe Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2001 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 2,010	Interesting!! Guys, THX for the replies so far. So, I want a 'scope of fairly high magnification. Any particular reticle? Yes, the shooting will be @ several distances, 25-50-75-100 yds. Little red steel silhouettes. __________________ God Bless America --Smokey Joe

July 30, 2007, 04:28 PM	#5
4EVERM-14 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2006 Location: Pennsy Posts: 513	Scope reticle is a personal thing. Alot of guys like the large target dot [2min. I think] one even prefers the old 'post & crosshair'. Anything will work. Check out what your competition uses. Have fun no matter what. __________________ David NRA Benefactor Member Distinguished Rifleman #731 Presidents 100