Scope for .22 target n rabbit

ballinorascout · March 29, 2006, 10:57 AM

i am looking to buy a new scope both for rabbit and target shooting out to 100yrds i have a .22lr

What are the qualities in a scope that i need or would find useful such as:

Mil-Dot or type of reticle
BDC's
what size of objective lense
Fixed or variable mag. and at what value
illuminated reticle if so what colour and what is the diff between red/green
MOA

it will both have to be used on the range and in the field fo a fairly rouged one is needed

price wise the upper limit is €500 ($700) but if a good one is avilible cheaper it would be nice

So your advice on functions and possible a modle would be helpful

With thanks

JR47 · March 29, 2006, 03:33 PM

Your choices of use are somewhat contradictory. I doubt that you could see a rabbit in cover at 100 yards. The higher the power available, the smaller the area viewed.

That said, Leopold, Nikon, Weaver, IOR Valdolda, and Burris all offer scopes with adjustable objectives (useful at closer ranges to avoid blurring) in scopes in the 14-16 power range on the top. This will allow you to have a 2.5-4 power lower setting. The lower power is more usable at closer range, such as hunting. The 14-16 power should allow you to target shoot at the 100 yard mark with acceptable results. I'd recommend a variable just because of the different ranges that you'll be operating at. A 40 or a 44mm objective would give you a decent exit pupil diameter. The adjustasble objective would help in fine tuning your sight picture, as well.

Good luck.

22-rimfire · March 29, 2006, 11:12 PM

I always used a 4x scope for the purpose you state. Bushnell makes an inexpensive 1" tube 3-9x scope for 22's for under $60. I like Leupolds a lot, but are more expensive. Again, for shooting targets, potentially running game, long shots on potentially running rabbits, I would go with the 4x. You are unlikely to spot a rabbit at 100 yds unless its moving. You don't need to spend a bunch of money for a reasonably good scope for a 22 rifle for general use.

ballinorascout · March 30, 2006, 10:59 AM

thanks for the help given the terain i am shooting over a rabbit is visible out to about 150-170 yrds or more

given the use i will use it for (national comp) i can aford to spend a decent ammount of money

thanks for the help

22-rimfire · April 1, 2006, 08:38 PM

At the ranges you speak, maybe you should consider a 22 WMR over a LR. You already have the 22 rifle or are you just planning on buying one?

ballinorascout · April 3, 2006, 08:15 AM

ya i already have the .22lr its a mossberg 353

March 29, 2006, 10:57 AM	#1
ballinorascout Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 4	Scope for .22 target n rabbit i am looking to buy a new scope both for rabbit and target shooting out to 100yrds i have a .22lr What are the qualities in a scope that i need or would find useful such as: Mil-Dot or type of reticle BDC's what size of objective lense Fixed or variable mag. and at what value illuminated reticle if so what colour and what is the diff between red/green MOA it will both have to be used on the range and in the field fo a fairly rouged one is needed price wise the upper limit is €500 ($700) but if a good one is avilible cheaper it would be nice So your advice on functions and possible a modle would be helpful With thanks

March 29, 2006, 03:33 PM	#2
JR47 Junior member Join Date: August 9, 2005 Location: North Georgia Posts: 2,228	Your choices of use are somewhat contradictory. I doubt that you could see a rabbit in cover at 100 yards. The higher the power available, the smaller the area viewed. That said, Leopold, Nikon, Weaver, IOR Valdolda, and Burris all offer scopes with adjustable objectives (useful at closer ranges to avoid blurring) in scopes in the 14-16 power range on the top. This will allow you to have a 2.5-4 power lower setting. The lower power is more usable at closer range, such as hunting. The 14-16 power should allow you to target shoot at the 100 yard mark with acceptable results. I'd recommend a variable just because of the different ranges that you'll be operating at. A 40 or a 44mm objective would give you a decent exit pupil diameter. The adjustasble objective would help in fine tuning your sight picture, as well. Good luck.

March 29, 2006, 11:12 PM	#3
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	I always used a 4x scope for the purpose you state. Bushnell makes an inexpensive 1" tube 3-9x scope for 22's for under $60. I like Leupolds a lot, but are more expensive. Again, for shooting targets, potentially running game, long shots on potentially running rabbits, I would go with the 4x. You are unlikely to spot a rabbit at 100 yds unless its moving. You don't need to spend a bunch of money for a reasonably good scope for a 22 rifle for general use.

March 30, 2006, 10:59 AM	#4
ballinorascout Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 4	thanks for the help given the terain i am shooting over a rabbit is visible out to about 150-170 yrds or more given the use i will use it for (national comp) i can aford to spend a decent ammount of money thanks for the help

April 1, 2006, 08:38 PM	#5
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	At the ranges you speak, maybe you should consider a 22 WMR over a LR. You already have the 22 rifle or are you just planning on buying one?

April 3, 2006, 08:15 AM	#6
ballinorascout Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 4	ya i already have the .22lr its a mossberg 353