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Old February 26, 2016, 10:46 AM   #1
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scope for 22 lr rifle ?

Is a 2-7 power scope enough for a 22 rifle for 50 feet in door to 100 yds out door bullseye shooting ?
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Old February 26, 2016, 12:40 PM   #2
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2-7 would be fine for up to 100 yards, yes. *for most shooters*
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Old February 27, 2016, 07:24 PM   #3
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I would want more for 100 yds. .
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Old February 27, 2016, 09:41 PM   #4
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I suspect a 2x-7x would be adequate. However, I shopped around and found a Nikon 3-9X40 at an attractive price three years ago. It's what I have on my benchrest gun now and I love it, I started benchrest 7 years ago with a 3-9X40 BSA "Sweet 22" (in my experience a seriously underrated scope) that I now use on a 10/22 I keep for Rimfire Challenge matches.
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Old February 27, 2016, 10:10 PM   #5
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I prefer an even more powerful scope, 12x or better, for a .22lr at 100 yards, paper targets, the field of view is still about 2 feet square.
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Old February 28, 2016, 01:21 PM   #6
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I have old Leupold 2-7 scopes on two rifles. I bought a Nikon 3-9 with BDC for the 22 rifle I use most. The 3-9 is definitely an upgrade in most ways, though I doubt it'll last as long as the Leupolds have already lasted.
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Old February 28, 2016, 02:55 PM   #7
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Nikon or bushnell has a 3x9x40 with BDC reticle rim fire scope. It's pretty pathetic that I can't remember since I own one but I use it to 200 yds without any problem.
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Old February 29, 2016, 06:28 PM   #8
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i guess it depends on how good your eyes are but i like at least 14x for 100 yard target shooting
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Old March 1, 2016, 06:14 AM   #9
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I need a scope that will be sharp and clear on our 50 ft indoor range as well as on our 100 yd outdoor range. Will any of these work for that ?
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