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    Posted: March/16/2009 at 20:35

Hi,

 

I am seeking advice as to what type of scope to mount on my .22 Browning Buckmark Contour. I will primarily be using it for both indoor and outdoor target shooting.  The Buckmark has a 5” barrel and overall is 9.5” long.  My budget is $200.

I’ve read and have been advised that a 2X optical scope is good for my application.  I’ve also read that a red-dot is good for .22s.

My question lies mainly in that I’ve not found a pistol or rimfire optical scope that is around 7” long that will not be too long for my pistol.  Most red-dots, if not all, seem like they will fit without any difficulty.

Can someone please steer me in the right direction?  Right now I’m leaning towards a Nikon VSD, a Sightron 1x33 and an UltraDot 4 dot or MatchDot.

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Hey! Mike I too have a Browning buckmark---I use a red dot with a rib base made by D-square it is a blast to shoot every one likes it, I just have a cheap Tasco! but is has been going for maybe 10 years still on the same battery. well that's my 3-cent's  Smile
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rifle looney Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/16/2009 at 21:01
Here is a pic of the Buckmark ,
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Wow!  10 years on 1 battery!  That's better than the Energizer BunnyBandito
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Nice grips!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rifle looney Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/16/2009 at 22:19
Oh! thanks they are standard it is a Buckmark -plus  don't know if they still do this one? but I likem all.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote lucytuma Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/17/2009 at 18:31

I also like a red dot on a .22, I don't like batteries but on "fun gun" like this a red dot just looks and works right.

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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote JPinSC Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/19/2009 at 18:30
The problem I have had with cheaper red dots is inability to take recoil.  Accordingly, I use an Aimpoint on my 44mag SBH. (I use 2x scopes on most of my Contenders.)  With a 22 you should not have that problem.  However, the old Tasco PDP2 is not only inexpensive , but previously held up well on my 357 mag.  I now have it on a 22  Savage Striker and it works fine.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote rick983 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/23/2009 at 14:16

Mike;

I have a suppressed Buckmark that I put the tiny Burris FastFire optical sight on and I'm very happy. It weighs less than 1/2 ounce and doesn't take up the whole slide. Deadly accurate!!! Just my $.02. Its also less than $200 from various wholesalers. Good shooting!!!!  Big Smile
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I have a Burris FastFire. How did you mount it? I want to put mine where the rear sight sits. Any pics would be cool. I have a Tactical Solutions Threaded barrel so I plan on getting a can as well.
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Back to the question. Most of the people I know use a C-more red dot. However, I see more people going with somthing like the fastfire. Just about every optics company has one in there line up.
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