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HotFudge
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Posted: September/14/2011 at 20:40 |
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I realize you forum vets must get this question 10000000000000000000 times per day, but it has to be asked.
I'm getting some kind of .22 LR rifle when ever I get enough money, and I'm gonna need a scope to go along with it. Since I'm really strapped for cash when it comes to these things, it's gonna have to be under $200. I'm just gonna be shooting squirrels and s*** with it at distances of under 80 yards, so I don't need much in the way of magnification or anything. Any help?
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mike650
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No problem, there will be plenty of suggestions forth coming , in the mean time..
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stickbow46
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Welcome to the OT!
Weaver 3-9x32 rimfire @ $229.95
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SVT_Tactical
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Nikon Prostaff Rimfire has good reviews.
Another one that may work is this one
It comes with a free camera. Just need to check the paralax setting on it to see if it would be usefull.
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Scooter beat me to it. I have been very impressed with ths Viper 2-7. It is on a closeout at almost half price. It was well worth the full price.
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HotFudge
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Ok, I'm back. I'm kinda leaning towards something from Nikon
Anything I need to know about mounting it? The only scopes I've dealt with in the past have been on airsoft guns or pellet guns and I just did that by hand and hoped to god it was on level.
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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This is what I use:
Please note that rimfire scopes have their parallax (focus) adjusted for closer distances where most riflescopes for centerfire rifles are set at 100 yds.
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - September/19/2011 at 22:07 |
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Urimaginaryfrnd
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If a fellow had the cash he would probably be well advised to buy one of these.
Edited by Urimaginaryfrnd - September/19/2011 at 22:07 |
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stickbow46
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+1 on that Pride Fowler Wes.
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After much deliveration I put a Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 on a .22lr this past year and am very happy with it. It has AO that you can turn down to I believe 35 yds rather than having the fixed 100 yd setting on most non AO scopes. It is also sized appropriately for a 22 and is available on closeout well within your budget most places. |
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HotFudge
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How 'bout a Vortex Diamondback?
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