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Title: what kind.....scope
Post by: Ruger FL on February 13, 2012, 07:34:56 PM

I have a M77/22mag and i need to put a scope on it..what kind of scope do you 22mag shooters use? This scope will be used for night hunting.

Thanks for the info.

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: foxtrot on February 13, 2012, 08:52:41 PM

3x9x40mm lighted FINE crosshair or lighted centerdot.You don't want a big dot or a big milldot crosshair.The finer the better.As far as brands you will get a lot of different answers on that.

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: screamn in the nite on February 13, 2012, 09:09:18 PM

I have to agree with foxtrot. 3-9x40 is perfect for your situation. If you're using a red light for night hunting I would go with a green lighted reticle for the scope. Red crosshairs can be hard to see under certain situations with your red hunting light. Especialy if you've got older eyes like me   :o

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: foxtrot on February 13, 2012, 09:27:39 PM

I have tried Amber,Red and green and to be honest its a toss up for me.Just so its not to big and bright or it will wash out your sighting abilities.

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: Critterslayer51 on November 15, 2013, 10:38:30 PM

so what brands are you guys using? i've alwasy used a plain jane recticle, and I think for my "new" gun it shall have a decent illuminated scope...whats ya'll using?

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: Misterjake23 on November 16, 2013, 09:09:16 AM

     Any good light gathering scope will work just fine.  With a good shoot light on the gun, a good light gathering scope will allow you to see and shoot just fine.  I use Leopold VX II MINIUM  or Zeiss Conquest.  Both are 3X9X40.   What ever you decide, always remember....you get what you pay for.

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: Critterslayer51 on November 25, 2013, 10:51:36 PM

no offense but something cheaper than leopold or zeiss going to have to do in my wallet lol

Title: Re: what kind.....scope
Post by: Bowman66 on November 25, 2013, 11:32:40 PM

I have a T/C scope off a 22/250 predator package gun,on my 17 hornet and it gathers a lot of light and the crosshairs are pretty nice for acquiring the target at night.