.22 Scope for a 10/22

njm · June 3, 2012, 03:23 PM

I'm looking for a rifle scope for a friends 10/22. I also own one. I quickly decided to pull my scope off because I prefer the fine sighted iron sights. This person isn't really a shooter but wants a scope to thin out the cottontail population. I think simplicity I'd like to look at some fixed power scope. shot will mainly be less then 50 yards. Any of you gents have any suggestions?

redrick · June 3, 2012, 04:44 PM

Weaver 4x28.

22-rimfire · June 3, 2012, 05:05 PM

I second that suggestion. Excellent scope with plenty of magnification for general shooting. For years, I mounted nothing but 4x scopes on my 22 rifles.

geetarman · June 3, 2012, 05:12 PM

See if you can find an old steel tube Weaver K-4.

There is probably no better scope for that rifle. I have that on both of mine.

I put a K-6 on my Marlin 39a. Should have held out for a K-4.

Geetarman

DnPRK · June 3, 2012, 05:47 PM

The setup I use for my 10/22s is:
This scope
This mount
These rings
Shop around and you might find them cheaper elsewhere.

Picher · June 4, 2012, 06:19 AM

I tend to be a variable freak and don't have any that are less than 3-9X, but have tried some 2-7x and they're a bit shorter/lighter.

Regarding mounts, the weaver dual-strap rings are junk!! I've had threads stripped with only moderate torque. They are second only to Tasco rings for stripping threads.

The standard Weaver Top Mounts are much more substantial. I like the four-screw rings much better than the older-designed, 2-screw ones. Filing the bumps off inside the rings will eliminate scope dents.

The Weaver Top Mount base is much stronger and made better than the one supplied by Ruger.

BoogieMan · June 4, 2012, 09:31 AM

How about a 2 or 4 power red dot. Out to 50yds that would work great.
I just put a 4x Barska on my SR22. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm...2&src=exrbSrch
So far so good. Holding 10 shot 1" ring at 50yds

Jack O'Conner · June 5, 2012, 07:51 PM

Simmons 44MAG 2X-7X

Jack

Fusion · June 5, 2012, 11:09 PM

I'd also vote for one of the Simmons. I've had decent luck with Simmons scopes, even the cheaper models. It's the way I'd go.

June 3, 2012, 03:23 PM	#1
njm Member Join Date: February 26, 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 32	.22 Scope for a 10/22 I'm looking for a rifle scope for a friends 10/22. I also own one. I quickly decided to pull my scope off because I prefer the fine sighted iron sights. This person isn't really a shooter but wants a scope to thin out the cottontail population. I think simplicity I'd like to look at some fixed power scope. shot will mainly be less then 50 yards. Any of you gents have any suggestions?

June 4, 2012, 09:31 AM	#7
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	How about a 2 or 4 power red dot. Out to 50yds that would work great. I just put a 4x Barska on my SR22. http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm...2&src=exrbSrch So far so good. Holding 10 shot 1" ring at 50yds __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

June 5, 2012, 07:51 PM	#8
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,976	Simmons 44MAG 2X-7X Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

June 3, 2012, 04:44 PM	#2
redrick Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,041	Weaver 4x28.

June 3, 2012, 05:05 PM	#3
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I second that suggestion. Excellent scope with plenty of magnification for general shooting. For years, I mounted nothing but 4x scopes on my 22 rifles.

June 3, 2012, 05:12 PM	#4
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	See if you can find an old steel tube Weaver K-4. There is probably no better scope for that rifle. I have that on both of mine. I put a K-6 on my Marlin 39a. Should have held out for a K-4. Geetarman

June 3, 2012, 05:47 PM	#5
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	The setup I use for my 10/22s is: This scope This mount These rings Shop around and you might find them cheaper elsewhere.

June 4, 2012, 06:19 AM	#6
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	I tend to be a variable freak and don't have any that are less than 3-9X, but have tried some 2-7x and they're a bit shorter/lighter. Regarding mounts, the weaver dual-strap rings are junk!! I've had threads stripped with only moderate torque. They are second only to Tasco rings for stripping threads. The standard Weaver Top Mounts are much more substantial. I like the four-screw rings much better than the older-designed, 2-screw ones. Filing the bumps off inside the rings will eliminate scope dents. The Weaver Top Mount base is much stronger and made better than the one supplied by Ruger.

June 5, 2012, 11:09 PM	#9
Fusion Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2010 Posts: 429	I'd also vote for one of the Simmons. I've had decent luck with Simmons scopes, even the cheaper models. It's the way I'd go.