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#99376 - 01/01/12 09:06 AM Optics for 22 handgun
mikefrompa
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What kind of optics do you use for a 22 hunting handgun and why? Just looking for some information. Thanks.

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#99378 - 01/01/12 09:34 AM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: mikefrompa]
Roger in NC
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I put a Burris 2x on my Single Six Hunter. It was a spare I had lying around, but I've found it to be all I need for squirrels and such.
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#99380 - 01/01/12 09:39 AM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: Roger in NC]
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I have come to prefer the 2.5x8 weaver for my 22. It's a bargin price; has great glass; and has very fine crosshairs, which I prefer for hunting small game.
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#99401 - 01/01/12 02:13 PM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: KRal]
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A 4X or 2-6X as a minimum. Also depends on the gun....a Super 14 .22LR would have a 3-12X is funds allowed!
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#99430 - 01/01/12 06:14 PM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: Dan B.]
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Leupold 2X or 4X depending upon the gun and area hunted.

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#99452 - 01/01/12 10:41 PM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: 500WE]
mikefrompa
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I currently have a Leupold 4x on my Single Six. This is my new squirrel hunting rig.

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#99673 - 01/04/12 12:53 PM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: mikefrompa]
lamina1982
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Ive had a red dot on the buckmark before and wasnt a real big fan of it for squirrels. Now i have a 6x rifle scope which for most part is good but sometimes you get a close one and can't see em, so hopefully will get a variable power at some point. i think for fixed a 4X would be ideal

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#99698 - 01/04/12 09:08 PM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: lamina1982]
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Revolvers then something not heavy - Leupold 4x or maybe the 2.5x8 if it's a heavy gun to start with (like a M83) and doesn't have a short barrel. Single shot then anything goes. I have a Burris 3x9 on my 22 LR Contender.
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#99805 - 01/07/12 08:36 AM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: Gary]
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I put a 3-9x 22 Long Rifle Rapid Reticle on my Charger and MR Picuda http://www.rapidreticle.com. Shooting these rigs at longer ranges is the most shooting fun i've had in a long time.--





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#99914 - 01/08/12 07:28 PM Re: Optics for 22 handgun [Re: mikefrompa]
leverman
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I have a Burris 1.5x - 4X variable on my 22 long rifle match barrel. I really like this combination for squirrels and bunnies.

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