I would like to try shooting single hole bulls eyes at 50 ft.*, 25yrds.*, & 50yrds.*, with my 10/22T but would still like to reach out and touch tin cans(very small juice cans under 4inches tall) and .22 silhouettes at 100yrds.** and as far back as the rifle, ammo, and myself are capable.
A. Is 9X or 7X enough to punch bulls eyes at the shorter ranges with 20/20 vision.( I know I can hit the cans at 100+yrds. with less)
B. Can I get away with using a non-AO 9X or 7X scope at these short ranges. Should it be a rimfire scope set at 50-60yds or a CF scope [hr set at 100yrds? Will either of these do what I'm asking without any paralax at the short or longer ranges I have specified.
I want a Leupold but I don't want the AO price tag. I have the Weaver 3x9X32 rimfire AO in mind as a cheaper AO alternative but if I can get a Leupold non-AO that can suit my needs at a similar price I'd rather do that. This will not be a hunting rifle, just a short range* target and long range** .22 plinker. Also, I'd like to keep the mounting low so 36mm and under I think. Thanks CM