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B.L.E. · June 1, 2009, 07:36 PM

I have always preferred iron sights on .22 rimfire rifles because when you are trying to make a head shot on a squirrel that's only 20 ft away, you don't have a bore that's 1.5 inches below the sighting device.

Also, I find iron sights more aesthetically pleasing.

June 1, 2009, 07:36 PM	#3
B.L.E. Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2008 Location: Somewhere on the Southern shore of Lake Travis, TX Posts: 2,603	I have always preferred iron sights on .22 rimfire rifles because when you are trying to make a head shot on a squirrel that's only 20 ft away, you don't have a bore that's 1.5 inches below the sighting device. Also, I find iron sights more aesthetically pleasing.