Best scope / specs for a Ruger 22 LR

[bushido23]

This past winter, I purchased a Ruger 22 takedown. Mainly to be used for plinking, short range (under 100 yrds) varmint hunting, getting the kids out shooting, etc. etc.

I was curious as to opinions on what type of scope to get (not just brand, but magnification, etc. etc.).

Should I get a 2x ??, 3x?? or a 4x?? What would the top end need to be to be able to hit a squirrel at 100 yrds?

Any other characteristics to take into account?

I want to keep this under $500.

(Of course, lets assume I'm using good quality ammo). This is a scope question only.

Thanks,

Paul

 

[42769vette]

Id probably do a 2-7 on a 1 inch tube, or a 2.5-10 on a 30mm.

 

[coyotekiller82]

3-9x32 Bushnell 22 rimfire riflescope is all you should need. I picked one up when I bought my 10-22 and it's a great deal for the price. I think I paid $60 and I have no complaints

 

[bushido23]

I did purchase a Nikon Pro-staff 2x7 when I bought the rifle and have not been happy with it. The 7 times mag was not enough, and simply did not care for the manipulation of the scope.

This scope is a replacement for the Nikon.

 

[42769vette]

I did purchase a Nikon Pro-staff 2x7 when I bought the rifle and have not been happy with it. The 7 times mag was not enough, and simply did not care for the manipulation of the scope.

This scope is a replacement for the Nikon.

Then 2.5-10 is your answer.

Personally I would pick this scope


Vortex Optics - Viper HS 2.5-10x44 Dead-Hold BDC