I have a simmons 8 POINT 3x9x40 on my 10-22 ruger . Can't shoot till 6:15 . Unless the squirrels are high . What scope will work better in low light ?
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I have a simmons 8 POINT 3x9x40 on my 10-22 ruger . Can't shoot till 6:15 . Unless the squirrels are high . What scope will work better in low light ?
bigger the objective the better low light view i would think. how about a spot light on forearm? lol
If you can, move to a Nikon scope. Much clearer than a Simmons. I hunted with a Simmons or a Bushnell for years, but now that my eyes are not quite as good as they were 30 years ago, I had to upgrade. I went to a Nikon Prostaff, 3 x 9, 40 mm tube. It works great on my Kimber .22.
I did not go with the larger objective. The quality of the glass will make all the difference. If Nikon is not your choice of scopes and you want the upper end, go to the Zeiss or Swarovski.
Good advise.
to go along with what has already been said which is all true, using the lower power setting will help with the light gathering.
was this a rim fire scope ? looking for stainless / silver . not as many choices as yrs. past . Nikon/Léopold are what I normally buy but leaning to a weaver vr-7 rim fire . a little more than a Nikon rim fire , but nice for sure . like most things they all make high/low end . Nikon does not offer a stainless in a rim fire and I want a parallax (?)of 50 yds. . not 100 yds. . close range squirrel gun .Quote:
Originally Posted by arkcrappie
I have a Mueller 4.5-14 X 40 APT (mil dot reticle) on my Savage MKII BTVLSS and love it. Very good scopes for the money, clear, repeatable and will focus down to less than 10 yards.
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Check out flea bay. Bushnell, formerlly B@L has some refurbed scopes for very fair prices. I have a B@L elite on my deer rifle and I swear that thing gives me half an hour more shooting light than I'd get otherwise. So when aging eyes told me the time had come to scope the 10/22 I picked up a 40 mm 3x9 refurbed Dusk to Dawn Bushnell, a set of used Leupold QD rings, and a dove tail/picatinny base from Bass Pro. Total cost was about $125 and I'm very happy with it. It wouldn't be my first choice for elk hunting. But for a dim indoor range or early morning squirrels I'd look at them. They come with a one year factory warranty so you're covered. I think the scope alone was like sixty five dollars. But it is a nice set up for short dollars.
PS the reason I went with the QD rings was so I could swap out the scope on the 10/22 and the eotech on the AR as the mood struck me. Zero would need to be adjusted of course, but still its versatility I wouldn't have if I bought cheaper rings. Frankly, money permitting, I'd reccomend a one piece mount. Burris makes some nice ones, but I was doing this on a budget.
I'd send it back Simmons has good customer service........Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle 1
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Originally Posted by arkcrappie
I put a raised mount on my 10/22 so I could use the iron sites as well. Works pretty good, but I just plink cans with mine.
I can't speak about 22 scopes but I dealt with the low light issues with my deer rifle. I went to a Leupold 3X9X40 in VariX II and found a shocking difference. The low light clarity of the better scope was so different that I can't use anything else knowing how much better it is. A few extra dollars on a better piece of glass is worth every nickel.
the weaver 2-7 vr7 which is only a 28 mm scope is 4 x better than the Simmons 8 point . Much better glass but is also reflected in cost . about $150.00 . You can see at low light . Same quality as a Nikon just made in japan rather than china . I have several Leopold scopes but could not find a rim fire in stainless .
I bought a BSA sweet 22 and it works great so far.. I also purchased a suppressor for my rig as well.. I love it... just wish I could find .22 ammo in my area..
I wouldn't worry about parralux on a 10/22 scope.
At one time in my life (a little while ago now) I was a weapons instructor and scout sniper in the Marine Corps. I've done a lot of playing with scopes (during that time and after). I've done my fair share with the 22lr and 17hmr as well. I did not notice that much of a difference between a parralux setting of 100 yrds vice 50. My last test was with a 17hmr. I put a standard scope (non parralux) and sighted it in at 100yrds with a .5moa (less than a 1/2 inch group at 100 yards). I then came back with a target at 50 yards and noticed very little difference in height. I changed out to a newer model with parralux and got identicle results.
My 22lr had the same testing done with similar results. My best advice is this: Know the weapon, the bullet, and what it can/will do. If you sight it in for one distance (say 75 yards) know what it will do at 25, 50 and so on. Worst case is that you write it on a card and tape it to your weapon.
My training taught me to be a little to anal with certain things (nature of the beast).
I choose Leupold on my higher end weapons but my last few purchases have all been Nikon.
Lastly, make sure you get the reticle that works for you. For a small animal, I prefer "fine duplex" or mil dot (same for long range).
PM me if you would like any more information. Just covering the basics here.
leupold- low as power as will suit your target- 2-5 power range- or if got money to spend ziess- they'r unreal on light gathering- got couple both- one of my ziess is a 1.5x5 that would be awesome for squirrels- works pretty good on whitetails too!
I have a 2-5 leupold on mine. Great for ac22.
Had one of those BSA Sweet 22 scopes. Piece of junk.
leopold vear x3 the only way to go got one on a ruger 10/22Quote:
Originally Posted by eagle 1
If you go up to 4X12 you will have a ton more options with adjustable objectives for parralax. And you will not notice much difference between 3 and 4 power. Thats what I did.