Thread: scope suggestions for 22 mag

Originally Posted by mudgripz

You certainly don't need this level of optic tech with short range 22LR or 22 magnum rimfires for an efficient hunter. Gadgetman and I have Marlin 22WMRs that will shoot one big hole out of the centre of a 22mmm orange dot at 50m on the range, and are very effective hunters in the field. Coincidentally they are wearing the same scopes - basic Tasco World Class 4-16s. Very effective range and hunter combos. I think his scope remains on about 4x while mine sits on 5-6x - and they seldom move from that. That's because - at least in our Cantab shooting environment - you will rarely have time to stop, tweak your AO, dial up distance etc. Normally seconds only esp for night shooting. Do you need to spend 2-3k for a very effective WMR hunter setup? No.

But....it is also valid to enjoy spending coin and buy the best available piece of kit and fancy optics - simply for the fun of it. Good to own and experiment with a beautifully machined rifle . My hobby is sports cars - absolutely unnecessary to have all that extra performance and handling - but alot of fun.

Well look what I have just done
Put a circa $1500 scope on our mates Browning .22LR

Why - because none of you ~~~~~ will buy it :-(
Man is it nice :-)