[oldlib]

Sorry. I've really tried.
I've been reading these posts for two days, and I'm still not knowing what I should buy. I'm losing patience in my old age. Here's my story.
I just bought a Ruger 10/22 Target model and I want a good target scope, with the turrets etc. I'll be shooting 25-100 yards, maybe more if the gun can handle it. I had my eye on the Burris #Bur200824 here, but now I read that they don't do well under 50yds. Sheesh!
So, I'll appreciate some specific reccommendations. The Burris ($540) price is absolute tops, and even at that a little scary, but I don't expect a cheapie to do what I want either.
Also, dot vs plex?
Much thanks.
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[oldlib]

This is what I need to see!

Fixed, huh? Sounds good, but won't I lose the target at closer ranges? 36x seems a little much for 25yds. My spotter (at 30x) has trouble focusing that close.
I don't plan to hunt, unless Al's Big Burger goes under.

 

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I've been giving it some thought since I read your first post about the 36x fixed. What you say makes sense. I think I'll go to a shop around here that stocks the Sigtron and look for myself. Also they can advise me on mounting. Like, is the Weaver rail that comes with the gun okay?
I'm not rich, but I paid $400 for the gun (it's the Race Rifle limited edition), so why be cautious now?
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oldlib,

What you really need to do is get out and look through some of the scopes that are of interest to you. Look through the cheaper scopes first then look through the ones in the 540 dollar range. It is always a lot better to handle the merchandize before you buy. Then decide what you will buy.

Yeah, that's what I meant. Gunshops will let you do that. They'll even show you stuff to look at at various distances.
I bought my rifle the third time I went and looked at it. Now I have to wait my 10 days, so i'll decide and buy the scope while I'm waiting. Ready to go shoot it June 11.

 

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Someone owns a gun in Berkeley?...ya learn something new everyday!

You'd be surprised. You should be around here on July 4th or New Years Eve.
Don't get me started.
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After much consideration....

I just ordered the Sightron SII 36x42BRD target scope from Darrel and Becky (@ Whittaker Guns). Seem like nice people, and he knew exactly what I needed. Good price. Good site. Nice experience. I could hear her in the background talking while she looked up the shipping.
Thanks, all, for the help.
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A good day at the range.

I picked my Race rifle up and mounted the Sightron SII 36x42BRD on Saturday the 11th. Sunday I went to the range and tried to sight it in (without bore sighting) on the 50yd line. No paper, no backboard. Sheesh. So I moved over to the 25yd line. Same-o, same-o. Mumble, mumble dkemper grumble. Got called to work and had to leave.
So, Friday I go to the indoor range and take some shots at 50 feet. Still no holes. Hmmm... 25ft, a couple holes in the low right corner, and the scope is all the way out in windage and drop. This is crazy! So, finally, I look over the mounting stuff. Sure 'nuff, the screw on one of the rings was rubbing on the rail at an angle.
Went home, got some Millets at the local gun store and remounted everything. Yesterday I went back to the indoor range and zeroed everything up. Today I was at the range I usually go to and did some sighting and much fun popping :Blasting_ away.
This gun rocks, and this scope really rocks. Thanks for the higher power and fixed advice, dkemper, and thanks to the rest of you for the excellent replies. I'm a happy feller. Next it's off to Randy to see what magic he can work, like an auto bolt release fer example. And the other stuff.
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A "T" series Weaver, either a 24x or 36x, will amaze you. I have a V-16 that I wish was 36x instead. The optical coatings on the new Weavers is really hard to believe until you look through them.

You really get what you pay for.

I already got a Sightron 36x. With turrets and target dot. I really like it.
Like TangoTwo say's, it takes some getting used to. Just finding the picture is a small chore, but once there, it can't be beat. Perfect for 50 and 100 yards. I want to find a 200yd range and see how that looks. Then I'll need a gun good for 200yds.
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I seem to attract attention here!

I live about 25 minutes from Berkeley. Most gun owners here in the bay area are looked down upon by anti-gun folks. Its crazy out here i tell ya.

Depends, I think, on who you associate with. Adamant gun haters really are a minority. Even here in Berkeley. Like I said somewhere else, you should be in my 'hood on the 4th, or New Year's Day. In fact, somebody squeezed off three last evening. And they weren't liberals, I promise.
Idiots, IMO. That's the kind of folks us shooters aught to worry about.
But yeah, my new rig works great!
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oldlib,

You'll like that 36x once you get used to it. :t Good for old eyes like ours.

Tango 5,

Got my handle courtesy of U.S. Army too. Was an artillary forward observer attached to infantry company back in 1969. I Corps, Republic of Viet Nam. Guess that kind of dates me.

Ken

Dangerous job, eh?
Navy, '64 - '68. Hauled Marines around over there most of that time. USS Ogden, LPD 5. That's where I got my handle, and my attitude.
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