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Offline Doc T

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Scope for 22match barrel for small game
« on: September 01, 2004, 05:16:40 AM »
I just got a 10" stainless 22lr match barrel for my Contender.  I have never had a scope on a rimfire barrel before.  What magnification scope would any of you recommend?  Is a 2.5X enough or should I get a 4X or maybe a variable.  I plan to use this for squirrel hunting this fall.  I already have a couple of T/C's 2.5X rail mount scopes.  Thanks guys!
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« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2004, 05:45:51 AM »
Doc---on my 10" 22lr, I have used a T/C 4x (great, but no longer in T/C catalog) a Weaver 2.5-8x, and a Bushnell Trophy 2-6x---hunted squirrels with all three. Be aware that focus and parallax setting close in can be a problem on most handgun scopes since most are set at 90 or 100yds. Also this is more of a problem with variables.  Plus, with variables, it takes time to vary the focus then find the new point of eye relief.(Bushnell scopes don't have that problem).I prefer a fixed 4x for squirrels----most shots are well inside of 50 yds--plenty of magnification---  and more forgiving in eye relief, parallax, width of view,and depth of field(focus). Probably best to use a fixed power scope for getting used to a handgun scope anyway.  pg :grin:
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« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2004, 09:49:51 AM »
Here's another vote for 4X fixed power.  Burris 4X rides atop my 10" tree rat barrell.  That reminds me, season opens saturday here in the Old Dominion....need to get that thing out and give it a tune-up.  Just so momma can make a little tree rat gravy come Sunday morning don't-cha-know. Hmmmmm!!  GOOD SHOOTIN', Walt  :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2004, 10:04:24 AM »
Just put a Bushnell Trophy 2-6x on my 10" match .22LR and am lovin' it!  Nice bright scope, easy EER.
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« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2004, 01:16:11 PM »
Thanks for the replies.  I have a Bushnell variable on a 300 Whisper barrel and I do like it.  I think I will go with that or a straight 4X which ever one "pops up" first.  Thanks again.  Oh, by the way, try to get some home made biscuits and mashed 'taters with those tree rats and gravy!
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« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2004, 03:22:15 AM »
The biscuits are a given(that's why I married the women), sometimes the taters are optional, but I'll sure put in the order.  Walt   :-D
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2004, 03:12:13 AM »
For a temporary patch, and to see what you really want, Try one of the NC Star 2-7 variables. I bought one from

http://www.crankyfarmer.com/pistolscope.html

and I like it. For less than $50 shipped, you can't get burned too bad. Right now, it's on my .357 bbl. So far, it has held up fine. I don't think I would go up much further in caliber. On a .22, it should do fine. It does have the changing eye relief issues exhibited in other scopes. FWIW,,,Bug.
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