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Posted: 5/8/2012 11:32:25 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT Mostly will be used to shoot paper but maybe the occasional small game. Mostly 100 yards or less but the occasional longer shot would be nice. |
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mauiblue
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Posted: 5/9/2012 6:57:22 AM
I just got this Nikon Prostaff EFR rimfire scope for my new Ruger Tactical. It had a $50 rebate sale that ended about a week ago. That $50 rebate will cover the cost of the Burris Signature Zee scope rings. There was a few threads pertaining to rimfire scopes in this forum. Check them out.
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BobCole
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Posted: 5/9/2012 10:41:39 PM
How are your eyes? Are you getting up in years, IOW?
I went with the Osprey line of scopes on most of my CZ rimfires but the Nikons are excellent choices as well. I'm 53 & my eyes aren't getting any better, so the Osprey 10x40x50 scopes are a REAL big help for me on those 100 yard shots. I also recommend Optics Planet for your scope shopping, FWIW. My .o2 |
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mathecb
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Posted: 5/10/2012 6:54:45 AM
[Last Edit: 5/10/2012 6:56:17 AM by mathecb]
I topped my CZ452 Varmint with the Leupold VX-II 3-9X40 EFR in Warne rings. Its super clear and has a nice thin reticle for precise shots. Shooting small groups is no problem with this thing inside 100 yards.
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Posted: 5/10/2012 10:11:46 AM
Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 Rimfire. Nice scope with a 50$ rebate cost me $100.
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Posted: 5/24/2012 3:49:09 PM
Realistic ranges for clean kills on prairie dogs are around 100-125 yards - less if your shooting skills are not great.
In that regard 2-7 and 3-9 variable make a great deal of sense. The "EFR" options by Nikon and Leupold are nice, but not needed unless you shoot at really close ranges (50 feet or less). Parallax is normally set at 50-60 yards on rimfire scopes and 100-150 on high power rifle scopes. If you are shooting in the 75-125 yard range, there is no downside to the high power scopes and if you have a consistent cheek weld, it's a non issue anyway. The Leupold 2-7x33 and 3-9x33 scopes are well proportioned for a CZ452/453, won't leave it top heavy and look good on the rifle. I prefer either the duplex reticle or the long range duplex reticles by Leupold. The LR Duplex reticle has 2 dots below the crosshair and those dots in combination with the picket, give you good hold points at various ranges. I use mine to engage steel plates out to 200 yards. The optics in the VX-I and VX-II are comparable but the turrets are a little nicer on the VX-II in terms of click adjustments rather than just marks on the turret. |
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Posted: 5/24/2012 4:06:22 PM
Muller APV is good do all scope.
get recommended a lot on RFC. |
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Posted: 5/24/2012 4:59:39 PM
I really like my Leupold VX-1 Rimfire 2-7x28. Good range of magnification, lightweight, the cross hair is thin enough for target work but not too thin that you'll "lose it" when hunting.
$219, free shipping - http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-vari-x-2-7x28mm-compact-rifle-scope.html |
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Posted: 5/24/2012 7:48:21 PM
I have a prostaff but like my mueller APV better 4.5-14x40AO
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LonghunterCO
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Posted: 5/24/2012 8:16:29 PM
Originally Posted By bear7:
I have a prostaff but like my mueller APV better 4.5-14x40AO or the APT for a little bit more is also a good choice. A little bit more weight, but you get target turrets and the better light gathering of the 30mm tube. |
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Posted: 5/25/2012 12:10:35 AM
I'm assuming this is a .22lr.
If it's a .17HMR or .22Mag and will be used on larger small game animals or predators (woodchucks,coyotes,fox,raccoon etc), then a centerfire scope would likely work just fine. IMHO,for a .22lr go with an AO model with decent turrets (Nikon EFR, Clearidge RM, Weaver V16, the Mueller offerings,Sightron Big Sky 3-9x36AO,or the various Leupold offerings). With a .22lr, we're shooting at generally tiny targets. Sure, parallax error isn't that large at these distances, but with targets as small as squirrels, rabbits or prairie dogs, 1/4" errors can mean misses. Good cheek weld is easy on a bench, but may be difficult in field positions when you're wearing cold weather gear,and have to take awkward shots. A good AO also means a sharper image, particularly when using higher powers at closer ranges. Even if you leave it set at 50yds for hunting (or another nominal value), a good AO is an asset on the bench and for informal target shooting. Turrets are handy, but at extended ranges, you must know your load drops, and a good rangefinder is handy. There's about 3-4MOA worth of drop between a 75yd target and a 100yd target. Again,it's immaterial if it's a larger targe like a standing woodchuck, but critical if it's a cottontail head bobbing up and down in the weeds. |
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