What .22 scope

interize

So i just traded my BSA tactical .17 in for a cz .22 silhouette and would like to get a new scope, i have always used Hawkes and Nikko sterlings on my air rifle and 17hmr, was thinking of a Leupold VX-I 3-9x40 but being a lot more expensive i just wanted your opinions would i be getting much more for my money? also are there any other scopes worth considering, main use would be pest control not target.

Cass

Absolutely no need for an expensive scope on a .22lr especially for hunting.

Hawke Varmint SF
Bushnell Banner
Tasco
Nikko Sterling


All would do the job perfectly, and at a maximum cost of €200.

Zxthinger

interize wrote: »

So i just traded my BSA tactical .17 in for a cz .22 silhouette and would like to get a new scope, i have always used Hawkes and Nikko sterlings on my air rifle and 17hmr, was thinking of a Leupold VX-I 3-9x40 but being a lot more expensive i just wanted your opinions would i be getting much more for my money? also are there any other scopes worth considering, main use would be pest control not target.

Variable would be give u
I have started using fixed mag scope 10x42 and afaik hawke do a fixed 10x42(44) with side parallax.
It gives you distinct aiming points which is a must for this curving trajectory.
You can do what you want with the wind but as it an entity that has a matter of chance thrown in I would not worry about it too much but I need to get shots off quick and I don't need the complexity of dealing with a variable scope, this means that I can take shots out far and get them off fast as I only have one reticule to learn.

rowa

interize wrote: »

So i just traded my BSA tactical .17 in for a cz .22 silhouette and would like to get a new scope, i have always used Hawkes and Nikko sterlings on my air rifle and 17hmr, was thinking of a Leupold VX-I 3-9x40 but being a lot more expensive i just wanted your opinions would i be getting much more for my money? also are there any other scopes worth considering, main use would be pest control not target.

Used one for sale here

http://www.emmacustomrifles.co.uk/opticsUSED.htm

I have no connection with this shop, just seen it browsing.

clivej

The nikko sterling scopes would be last on that list on my opinion

Feisar

I had a Hawke on my .17HMR and couldn't fault it, have a Leupold VXII 6-18x40AO on it now and I'm not getting any better results hunting.

Hawke are great scopes for the money.

A quality fixed power no frills scope would be a good option to, I'd keep an eye out for one second hand.

Glensman

Ezridax wrote: »

Absolutely no need for an expensive scope on a .22lr especially for huntingTarget Shooting.

Hunting is when a good scope Is needed- even a .22lr should have decent optics. a €200 price bracket would cover a good SH scope...

I was looking at the Sightron SII 10x42 last night... Looks tasty- but would be a luxury on a .22lr.

thelurcher

I'd agree with Glensman - you should have more respect for your quarry than paper targets - so get decent equipment.
It's very simple - .22lr may not be a kicker recoil wise but the fact that you are hunting with it means it's still going to get it's fair share of knocks when out in the field - fellas seem to forget this. I've had Tasco and Nikko Sterling and they just don't take the abuse.
Nothing ruins a days shooting more than lack of trust in your gear.

Glensman

thelurcher wrote: »

I'd agree with Glensman - you should have more respect for your quarry than paper targets - so get decent equipment.
It's very simple - .22lr may not be a kicker recoil wise but the fact that you are hunting with it means it's still going to get it's fair share of knocks when out in the field - fellas seem to forget this. I've had Tasco and Nikko Sterling and they just don't take the abuse.
Nothing ruins a days shooting more than lack of trust in your gear.

For a few years I had a Schmidt 6x42 on my .22lr and another on my WMR.
People laughed, but a quality scope holds it's value and I only zeroed them the once. Every time you lifted the gun you knew she was bang on.

For the .22lr though I would rather (and now have) higher mag and a thinner reticle.

garv123

The hawke hd 3-9x40 is a grand little scope and holds zero and its only 50quid. Its not the best under the lamp or in low light when I had it on the hmr for 120ish yard shots but in daylight it was good and clear.

If you gun isnt holding zero id be more worried about the mounts than these scopes.

using these scopes does not mean you have no respect for your quarry it just means you'll lose some shooting time before dark and a bit less range under the lamp.


Like always op when it comes to scopes your gonna have to give a budget.

interize

Thanks lads some good advice, think ill try a Hawke again and see how it goes, just another thing what reticle would u recommend for the .22lr standard crosshair or mildot? thanks again.

Tikkat3

interize wrote: »

Thanks lads some good advice, think ill try a Hawke again and see how it goes, just another thing what reticle would u recommend for the .22lr standard crosshair or mildot? thanks again.

The new half mildot is a lovely reticle. I have a full mildot but would have preferred the half after looking through it.

interize

Do you know is it Hawke that do the half mildot?

Tikkat3

interize wrote: »

Do you know is it Hawke that do the half mildot?

Yes they do in a lot of their new scopes. its a nice reticle.

Its not in some of the lower range scopes they offer but you need to buy what you want yourself. I should have got m sidewinder in half mildot as i saw it but got scope before hand

Witcher

Hawke Varmint SF has a 1/2 mildot.