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Scope magnification for new rimfire

Post by scoobs » 26 Mar 2018, 4:22 pm

so i may have just bought a lithgow la101 :drinks: :drinks:

now. im a newbie to rimfires. what is everyones thoughts on scope magnification?
the fun will be for bunnies, cans, termite mounds and for punching paper at the range.
my choices so far:
bushnell rimfire 3-12x40
bushnell rimfire 6-18x40
bushnell trophy extreme 2.5-15x50 30mm tube
bushnell trophy extreme 6-24x50 3mm tube (i have one of these on my 22-250 and its great)

the rimfire scopes are both under $200 too

thoughts?
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Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
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Re: my new fun

Post by Stix » 26 Mar 2018, 5:19 pm

Hi scoobs...
My opinion is go to 12x on a rimfire zoom--so 4-12 is good--thats what i have on mine & is plenty good enough for paper & bunnies.

If you want to really get anal about target shooting then get a higher like up to 18x.

As for the trophy extreme scopes you mention--i think they are too big & heavy for a rimfire...i have the same as you on a tikka lite in 204 & i think its getting to the unbalanced feel, but its always shot from the car or bonnet so i put up with it...
I also have the 2.5-15 on a t3 22-250 & again its weighty, but i just wanted to try an illuminated reticle.
Not sure if you remember ive mentioned in the past but i think those scopes are barely worth their money & have way too thick reticle--too thick for 22lr in my opinion.
So my suggestion is...
*stick with a "wun inche choob" ( :lol: ) 25mm tube on a 22lr. Keep the weight down on it.
*3x or 4x-14x for general shooting.
...or...
*18x plus power if going into target shooting the likes of 100m etc.

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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 26 Mar 2018, 5:26 pm

pretty much what i was thinking. the 3-12x40 rimfire scope is prob the go.

cant say i notice the weight of the trophy extreme on my varmint barreled rifle.
Tikka t3x super lite stainless .308/Nikon M-308 4-16x42 BDC-800.
Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
Lithgow LA101 22LR/bushnell rimfire 3-12x40
Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 26 Mar 2018, 5:27 pm

it also did cross my mind to put a $80 ACOG off wish on it just to watch the haters hate.
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Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
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Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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Re: my new fun

Post by Stix » 26 Mar 2018, 6:25 pm

That sort of weight is a different story on a heavy barrel mate :thumbsup: ...the rifles i have those scopes on are quick pointers... (sporter barrels & very light rifles).

& forgive my ignorance, but whats a "$80 ACOG off wish"...?
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 26 Mar 2018, 6:31 pm

Tikka t3x super lite stainless .308/Nikon M-308 4-16x42 BDC-800.
Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
Lithgow LA101 22LR/bushnell rimfire 3-12x40
Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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Re: my new fun

Post by lole » 29 Mar 2018, 12:33 pm

scoobs wrote:the fun will be for bunnies, cans, termite mounds and for punching paper at the range.


For all that the bushnell trophy extreme 2.5-15x50 30mm tube seems like the right magnification range to me.
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Re: my new fun

Post by in2anity » 31 Mar 2018, 2:21 pm

I appreciate my x12 on my la101 - it’s an accurate rifle that can realize that amount of zoom
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 31 Mar 2018, 3:56 pm

ended up buying a bushnell 3-12x40 rimfire scope.
Tikka t3x super lite stainless .308/Nikon M-308 4-16x42 BDC-800.
Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
Lithgow LA101 22LR/bushnell rimfire 3-12x40
Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 13 Apr 2018, 9:53 pm

its home :D :D :D :D

bring on tomorrow. will see how good it is at hunting paper :lol:
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Re: my new fun

Post by marksman » 14 Apr 2018, 8:11 am

good choice :thumbsup:
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Re: my new fun

Post by bigpete » 14 Apr 2018, 8:20 am

Geezus you guys trying to shoot the moon ! :D
Chuck a 4x40 on it ! :thumbsup:
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 14 Apr 2018, 9:13 am

bigpete wrote:Geezus you guys trying to shoot the moon ! :D
Chuck a 4x40 on it ! :thumbsup:

:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: my new fun

Post by Sergeant Hartman » 14 Apr 2018, 9:25 am

Honestly i would just get a 4x12 but swap it around make it a bit of a sport trying to shoot at 50m.. lol
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 14 Apr 2018, 6:23 pm

well it puts 10rounds through the same spot. so im happy
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Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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Re: my new fun

Post by bigfellascott » 14 Apr 2018, 6:27 pm

I run a 4x40 tasco on the brno, seems to get the job done fine out to around 80mts, I don't like side focus or any other fucus crap on rifles as a rule (used to think they were the ants pants but these days I like simple) - much quicker to get a shot off as a rule rather than trying to focus a scope to get a shot off. :unknown:
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Re: my new fun

Post by bigfellascott » 14 Apr 2018, 6:29 pm

They are high mounts mate, can you put your head on the comb with the eyes closed and then open them and find a clear sight picture or do you find you have to move the head around to do so?
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 14 Apr 2018, 7:26 pm

bigfellascott wrote:They are high mounts mate, can you put your head on the comb with the eyes closed and then open them and find a clear sight picture or do you find you have to move the head around to do so?

yep its all good.
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Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
Lithgow LA101 22LR/bushnell rimfire 3-12x40
Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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Re: my new fun

Post by nightforcenxs » 14 Apr 2018, 7:58 pm

i wish i went with a 12x on my lithgow 3-9x40 just doesnt cut it for me especially after looking through 32x nxs but ill have my new fun next week hopefully gotta work out a scope for that aswell
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Re: my new fun

Post by scoobs » 14 Apr 2018, 8:20 pm

nightforcenxs wrote:i wish i went with a 12x on my lithgow 3-9x40 just doesnt cut it for me especially after looking through 32x nxs but ill have my new fun next week hopefully gotta work out a scope for that aswell

yeah i went the extra mainly just for range use. will be on lower mag when chasing bunnies though :)
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Tikka T3X varmint stainless 22-250/Bushnell Trophy Extreme 6-24x50.
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Adler a110 12Ga 20" tactical.
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