.22 silhouette scope?

LH2 · December 24, 2005, 08:37 PM

What should I look for in a .22 silhouette scope? Variable power makes sense, but how much? 3.5x10, 4.4x14, 6.5x20?

Have heard about Leupold being great, but of course pricey. How about scopes from Bushnell, Weaver, etc?

steveno · December 25, 2005, 05:00 AM

I have a Burris 4 - 12 Rimfire/airgun scope with target knobs on a Ruger 77/22 mag and I paid $250 for it. I think the optics on it are at least as good as any Leupold I have seen.

Tacoma · December 25, 2005, 04:45 PM

Somewhat depends on how steady the shooter is. If you tend to shake /sway allot, it's best to stay with 12 or 16X or less. If you can hold it like a rock, then 32X isn't too much. As with any brand, some lines/modles are "OK" and some are awsome. Generally speaking, I'd suggest something that tops in the 18-24X range , with fine crosshairs and a 1/8min dot. However, power and even objective size don't gaurentee clarity. ( i.e 24x is no good if it looks like your shooting through a fog at dusk.) I'd look at the mid range models made in Japan. They will cost a bit more than the stuff made in China /Korea but the optics are usually a step above.

FWIW, I have an 10 yr old jap, Tasco 6-24x40AO that I love for that game. It always gets comments on it's clarity from those that try it at our silhouette matches.

December 24, 2005, 08:37 PM	#1
LH2 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 627	.22 silhouette scope? What should I look for in a .22 silhouette scope? Variable power makes sense, but how much? 3.5x10, 4.4x14, 6.5x20? Have heard about Leupold being great, but of course pricey. How about scopes from Bushnell, Weaver, etc?

December 25, 2005, 05:00 AM	#2
steveno Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2004 Location: Minden , Nebraska Posts: 912	I have a Burris 4 - 12 Rimfire/airgun scope with target knobs on a Ruger 77/22 mag and I paid $250 for it. I think the optics on it are at least as good as any Leupold I have seen.

December 25, 2005, 04:45 PM	#3
Tacoma Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2004 Location: SE New England Posts: 468	Somewhat depends on how steady the shooter is. If you tend to shake /sway allot, it's best to stay with 12 or 16X or less. If you can hold it like a rock, then 32X isn't too much. As with any brand, some lines/modles are "OK" and some are awsome. Generally speaking, I'd suggest something that tops in the 18-24X range , with fine crosshairs and a 1/8min dot. However, power and even objective size don't gaurentee clarity. ( i.e 24x is no good if it looks like your shooting through a fog at dusk.) I'd look at the mid range models made in Japan. They will cost a bit more than the stuff made in China /Korea but the optics are usually a step above. FWIW, I have an 10 yr old jap, Tasco 6-24x40AO that I love for that game. It always gets comments on it's clarity from those that try it at our silhouette matches.