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Posted: 4/3/2021 11:01:27 AM EDT
I have a few rimfires and looking to outfit them specifically the 10/22 with threaded factor barrel and no iron sights.
for the ones with irons i'm going to upgrade to the tech sights i think Not looking to gunbattle, just shtf (lack of batteries, robust, dependable, Homesteading, critter dispatching, suppressed, and limited defense) we live out in rural on 40 acres, 1 hour from two major cities. I have acogs for my main rifles, but what is the equivalent for .22? I have on my savage mk2 tactial I have a Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 that has been pretty good, but kinda bulky and a bit too much magnification. I have some extra primary arms red dots too, but kinda of wanted some magnification. if going that route would put on RMR fiber optic I have NVG and thermal (handheld and QD rifle mountable) looking for 3-4x power, would prefer no batteries but ok with it. What are some good options |
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Prism scope of some flavor.
PA Cyclops Vortex spitfire Steiner makes a couple as well. |
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+1 to M6Z's comment on the prism sight... with the reticle etched on the prism, it is still visible in black line even if the batteries are dead
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Consider the classic rimfire scope: 2-7x with rimfire specific parallax.
Two good choices: Leupold Freedom Rimfire 2-7x33 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019637851?pid=130189 Vortex Diamondback Rimfire 2-7x35 https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009766485?pid=955485 Both are small, lightweight, rugged, good glass. Widely available from most vendors at similar pricing. |
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Quoted: PA 1x6 acss 22lr is the best scope I’ve used for 22lr. Great reticle for 1x and excellent drop compensation for 6x. Such a great scope! https://i.imgur.com/EIskeEB.jpg View Quote Thanks! Looking at that and the cheaper 6x ACSS-22LR. What rings are those? |
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I like the Leupold rimfire scopes.
That little Cyclopes 1x prism would be a good one also. Very KISS. |
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Quoted: I like the Leupold rimfire scopes. That little Cyclopes 1x prism would be a good one also. Very KISS. View Quote |
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Ok narrowed it down a bit. I have a few 1-4 and 1-6 optics that are ALWAYS on high power
I’m wanting compact and going for $200 with max $300 3-6 x range as I have a fixed 10x on a 22 bolt action and it’s limited to longer range. Down to Burris, sig, or vortex fixe 3x prism Or maybe a cheaper 3-9x If regular scope I want 30mm tube Thanks |
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Quoted: Consider the classic rimfire scope: 2-7x with rimfire specific parallax. Two good choices: Leupold Freedom Rimfire 2-7x33 Vortex Diamondback Rimfire 2-7x35 View Quote Excellent choices. Alternatively a low fixed power (4x) that you can modify/reset the parallax on (many makes/models this is possible if you are careful) or scopes with either side focus or an adjustable objective lens (but I tend to only see these on higher magnification scopes). |
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I have no experience with them, but the Bug Buster line frequently has an AO and higher range variability.
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Quoted: PA 1x6 acss 22lr is the best scope I’ve used for 22lr. Great reticle for 1x and excellent drop compensation for 6x. Such a great scope! https://i.imgur.com/EIskeEB.jpg View Quote I have this on my squirrel rifle, no complaints at all. It is on a TCR22 with a Dead Air Mask and with Federal AutoMatch ammo it hits exactly where I aim. The bullet drop in the reticle is spot on. ETA: I actually have the fixed 6x scope and not the variable one. |
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Quoted: Thanks! Looking at that and the cheaper 6x ACSS-22LR. What rings are those? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Quoted: Quoted: PA 1x6 acss 22lr is the best scope I’ve used for 22lr. Great reticle for 1x and excellent drop compensation for 6x. Such a great scope! https://i.imgur.com/EIskeEB.jpg Thanks! Looking at that and the cheaper 6x ACSS-22LR. What rings are those? Sorry for the late reply. They are the dnz one piece rings. They are awesome on a 10/22 and look very clean as they bolt right up to the receiver. |
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I've got a fixed 4 power Simmons on my 10-22. I like it. Its mainly used as an Appleseed rifle so its not used for long range really.
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Update:
So I got for one rifle the dnz one piece rings and primary arms fixed 6x acss scope My other I got a Burris 5x prism, ad acog qd mount. So I can swap with thermal/ nv. |
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It's too bad Hakko doesn't make the old Beeman SS1 and SS2 scopes anymore.
Those thing were small, light, and built like a tank. |
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I bought the SeeAll Micro sights which I absolutely adore. It has tritium and is "self-powered". I use this for my 10/22 HTA 90/22 bullpup conversion with a KIDD bull barrel. Much more practical and accurate than you would think.
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Quoted: I bought the SeeAll Micro sights which I absolutely adore. It has tritium and is "self-powered". I use this for my 10/22 HTA 90/22 bullpup conversion with a KIDD bull barrel. Much more practical and accurate than you would think. View Quote |
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View Quote I don't have it on a "traditional" 10/22 so the "placement" isn't an issue for me. |
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I really think you should be fine with any of the name brand optics of today for rimfire use.
Of course, if you were made of money, you’d just be putting high end scopes on there and not even asking. I can’t fathom a PA, or any other rimfire oriented scope, holding up like a Trijicon/NF/(other expensive brand/line). But I really don’t see you having much trouble with any of the quality pieces in the rimfire price range of today. I’m a fan of Leupold and Vortex, although as time goes on my favor of the latter fades, especially in the rimfire and low end product lines. Namely for the lightweight and slightly better (to my eye at least) optics of Leupold. If you want to set up a 22 for use with NV/IR, lasers and all that stuff, I’d go looking at centerfire optics for that gun. I don’t know of any rimfire stuff that suits the bill. |
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For your one with iron sights you might want to consider the NDS sights and get the rear with the rail. Then add a red dot to the rail as a close range survival gun.
Then, for this one use a scope. I have a cheap Bushnell 4-12x40 AO on my favorite-10/22 and it really works great. A better scope that my kids have is the Weaver 3-9AO Rimfire scope but they are gone now that Weaver is gone from the scope market. Seriously though any good optic will work but I do like the adjustable objective so you can shoot say flies at 10-yards or squirrels on high power at 100-yards. |
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Vortex used to make a Diamondback HP (HD?) line that were noticeably better than the regular Diamondbacks. All the offerings had side parallax adjustment.
The 2-8x32 version is one of the best Rimfire scopes I’ve ever used. Clear glass, parallax goes down to 10 yards and very reliable. I bought a second one when they went on clearance. Both of them are mounted in Leupold QD Low rings. I found a Picatinny rail that had a central channel down the midline so regular iron sights were still visible. I have two rifles that are almost ide focal, except one is stainless snd the other blued, each with a Diamondback HP that can be easily removed for iron sight use and easily swapped between rifles. Both rifles will have Brimstone trigger jobs soon. I see OP has made a decision, just thought I’d share feat I went with. Attached File |
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My only hesitation with the PA ACSS is that the scope is set for 100 yard parallax and is not adjustable. I have a friend with one of these and shooting at 20 yards is troublesome. the reticle and target are not both in focus
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Quoted: My only hesitation with the PA ACSS is that the scope is set for 100 yard parallax and is not adjustable. I have a friend with one of these and shooting at 20 yards is troublesome. the reticle and target are not both in focus View Quote I just used it at that range with no issues Though I was wearing my glasses and not contacts. I was surprised at how clear it was. Wish it came with caps though. Love the rings |
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Quoted: For your one with iron sights you might want to consider the NDS sights and get the rear with the rail. Then add a red dot to the rail as a close range survival gun. Then, for this one use a scope. I have a cheap Bushnell 4-12x40 AO on my favorite-10/22 and it really works great. A better scope that my kids have is the Weaver 3-9AO Rimfire scope but they are gone now that Weaver is gone from the scope market. Seriously though any good optic will work but I do like the adjustable objective so you can shoot say flies at 10-yards or squirrels on high power at 100-yards. View Quote Got that covered now too Attached File |
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I like what I’ve read about the PA 1x6 ACSS 22LR scope. I’m looking for the right mount for my TCR22. Is the Aero Precision mount a good option? The right eye relief? The rife is in a magpul stock with adjustable length of pull and comb height.
https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/ultralight-30mm-scope-mount |
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