I am looking to put a scope back on my 10/22. Purpose is 75% bench shooting 25% squirrels. One of my annoyances is longer ranges. Zero for 100yds and it isn’t really practical for squirrels at reasonable distances. Zero it for 50yds and shooting on the bench at 100 is Kentucky windage and trying to keep the same holdover.
So I’d like to get a scope with BDC or at worst MOA/Mildot hash marks. Longer range on Fox/Turkey is also a possibility (with velocitors).
The three I am looking at are Bushnell AR 22 2-7x32 scope, Nikon rimfire 3-9x40 and P rimfire 2-7x32
The Nikon’s are a bit of a turn off as they are 1/2MOA at 100 adjustments. However the Bushnell is a heavy B at 19 ounces compared to 13 for the Nikon 3-9. Also 3-9, since it is second focal plane means the BDC is only accurate at 9x, but is also a little bit of a strong mag to be using against real targets (IE squirrels and what not) at 50yds and under.
Thoughts? Should I just try the Bushnell as it is fairly cheap and has good reviews and see if the weight bothers me? Or buckle on my big boy britches and get one of he Nikons? Or is there a scope out there I am missing (budget is $150 or under)? The Vortex crossfire II is a contender, but seems to only have a Vplex reticle, no BDC or MOA/Mildot reticle options.
So I’d like to get a scope with BDC or at worst MOA/Mildot hash marks. Longer range on Fox/Turkey is also a possibility (with velocitors).
The three I am looking at are Bushnell AR 22 2-7x32 scope, Nikon rimfire 3-9x40 and P rimfire 2-7x32
The Nikon’s are a bit of a turn off as they are 1/2MOA at 100 adjustments. However the Bushnell is a heavy B at 19 ounces compared to 13 for the Nikon 3-9. Also 3-9, since it is second focal plane means the BDC is only accurate at 9x, but is also a little bit of a strong mag to be using against real targets (IE squirrels and what not) at 50yds and under.
Thoughts? Should I just try the Bushnell as it is fairly cheap and has good reviews and see if the weight bothers me? Or buckle on my big boy britches and get one of he Nikons? Or is there a scope out there I am missing (budget is $150 or under)? The Vortex crossfire II is a contender, but seems to only have a Vplex reticle, no BDC or MOA/Mildot reticle options.