New Custom shop 10/22

[C. Sumpin]

Had her for eight months, time to get it out of the case; need sights. What I think I want is red dot type optics rather than scope even though it is a precision piece. Intended use is plinking/squirrels in close, target to perhaps 100 yards. Elder user, prefer largest "window" view with 2MOA. Sure, I can spend weeks researching the possibilities but will consider and make a purchase from the replies. Thanks.

 

[Annihilator]

Had her for eight months, time to get it out of the case; need sights. What I think I want is red dot type optics rather than scope even though it is a precision piece. Intended use is plinking/squirrels in close, target to perhaps 100 yards. Elder user, prefer largest "window" view with 2MOA. Sure, I can spend weeks researching the possibilities but will consider and make a purchase from the replies. Thanks.

Any pics?

 

[Bassbob]

I don't know about a red dot. If I was going to suggest one you all already know what it would be. Romeo 5.

On my 10/22 I have had a $40 Tasco on it for about 40 years now and it's just ridiculously accurate. I would definitely be looking at a scope on a 10/22.

 

[SimonRL]

You could look at a Vortex Spitfire 3x Prism Scope. It gives you the capabilities of a scope and a reflex sight. I don’t know if this is overkill for a 10/22.

 

[C. Sumpin]

Any pics?

 

[Annihilator]

Nice rifle, thanks for posting

 

[C. Sumpin]

You could look at a Vortex Spitfire 3x Prism Scope. It gives you the capabilities of a scope and a reflex sight. I don’t know if this is overkill for a 10/22.

That thing looks interesting; like the magnification, wonder about rapid target acquisition?

 

[ChanceMcCall]

Had her for eight months, time to get it out of the case; need sights. What I think I want is red dot type optics rather than scope even though it is a precision piece. Intended use is plinking/squirrels in close, target to perhaps 100 yards. Elder user, prefer largest "window" view with 2MOA. Sure, I can spend weeks researching the possibilities but will consider and make a purchase from the replies. Thanks.

As an elder you might want to consider a holographic instead of a red dot. You might want to consider the EO Tech EXPS3. It will take magnification if you want and has a wider field of view.

 

[C. Sumpin]

I don't know about a red dot. If I was going to suggest one you all already know what it would be. Romeo 5.

On my 10/22 I have had a $40 Tasco on it for about 40 years now and it's just ridiculously accurate. I would definitely be looking at a scope on a 10/22.

the chart on the romeos is confusing; do you have a model #? Is it the high dollar (MSRP $449) one?

 

[Bassbob]

the chart on the romeos is confusing; do you have a model #? Is it the high dollar (MSRP $449) one?

There's Romeo zero, Romeo 1, Romeo 4, Romeo 5 and each one of them has different models with different features.

I have 4 of these.

Sig Sauer Romeo5 Red Dot Sight 1x20mm 2 MOA

DetailsThe Sig Sauer ROMEO5 Red Dot Sight 1x20mm 2 MOA provides a robust 1x aiming solution for any situation. The sights are parallax-free so point-of-aim and point-of-impact remain the same. Unlimited eye-relief allows you to acquire targets regardless of the position of your eye behind the...

www.primaryarms.com

That said, what's your budget? Because if you are willing to spend $450 on an optic you can do much better than a Romeo 5. I like the Romeo's because they're cheap, they're bulletproof and they're shake awake. But if I had $500 to spend on an optic I would probably pick an Eotech Holographic sight or a Holosun 510SC.

That said, the main reason for a red dot is fast target acquisition, at close range, without closing one of your eyes. For a .22 I would most definitely be looking at scopes.

 

[C. Sumpin]

As an elder you might want to consider a holographic instead of a red dot. You might want to consider the EO Tech EXPS3. It will take magnification if you want and has a wider field of view.

Ouch! Over $700 w ship and handling! But I like it.

 

[Bassbob]

Ouch! Over $700 w ship and handling! But I like it.

EOTECH 512 Holographic Sight

The EOTech 512 Holographic Sight is a red dot sight designed for fast target acquisition. This EOTech sight delivers pinpoint accuracy from close to mid-range. SCHEELS

www.scheels.com

 

[Bassbob]

If you're gonna spend that kinda bread, get this.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/atn-x-sight-4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-kit?bvstate=pg:2/ct:q&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Nb%7CGeneric%7CCatchAll%7CDSA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyNjTssb37wIV4Y5bCh3n1wGtEAMYASAAEgKFPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[KillerFord1977]

I would put a 1x4 or 1x6 low power optic(scope).
Give you 1x for close in squirrel shots - quick acquisition. 3-6x power when they get higher in the tree.

its what I have on my .22
Vortex 1x6 crossfire

i actively squirrel hunt. When they stop at the top of the tree from hauling a$$ in circles on the way up, 3x + comes in handy

edit: and when they jump tree to tree and end up 3 trees over, higher magnification is a game changer

 

[Bassbob]

I would put a 1x4 or 1x6 low power optic(scope).
Give you 1x for close in squirrel shots - quick acquisition. 3-6x power when they get higher in the tree.

its what I have on my .22
Vortex 1x6 crossfire

i actively squirrel hunt. When they stop at the top of the tree from hauling a$$ in circles on the way up, 3x + comes in handy

Vortex makes nice little affordable scopes.

 

[C. Sumpin]

If you're gonna spend that kinda bread, get this.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/atn-x-sight-4k-pro-day-night-rifle-scope-kit?bvstate=pg:2/ct:q&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Nb%7CGeneric%7CCatchAll%7CDSA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIyNjTssb37wIV4Y5bCh3n1wGtEAMYASAAEgKFPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Huummmmm...............now I think I should consider a scope.............I'm a sucker for quality/versatility so I'll probably bust the budget...........AGAIN!

 

[KillerFord1977]

Huummmmm...............now I think I should consider a scope.............I'm a sucker for quality/versatility so I'll probably bust the budget...........AGAIN!

Not a fan of atn at all.. they dont offer the range needed at night over a thermal... not worth the image/value/frustration over a base model thermal.

also, it wont serve your purpose. Only hogs can legally be hunted at night

 

[Bassbob]

Not a fan of atn at all.. they dont offer the range needed at night over a thermal... not worth the image/value/frustration over a base model thermal.

also, it wont serve your purpose. Only hogs can legally be hunted at night

Yeah but it's a cool scope man. The Thor is a cool scope. Of course I know jack $hi7 about thermal scopes and I know you are really familiar with them. I didn't think he wanted to drop 3k on a scope though.

More than likely he wll be more than happy with a nice $300 Vortex scope. Like I said, I have some $30 crappy 40 year old Tasco on my 10/22 and I can smoke a squirrel right in his eye from 100 yards with it.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Yeah but it's a cool scope man. The Thor is a cool scope. Of course I know jack $hi7 about thermal scopes and I know you are really familiar with them. I didn't think he wanted to drop 3k on a scope though.

More than likely he wll be more than happy with a nice $300 Vortex scope. Like I said, I have some $30 crappy 40 year old Tasco on my 10/22 and I can smoke a squirrel right in his eye from 100 yards with it.

I have tasco and redfields serve me well for 30 yrs just like my $$$$ scopes.
ATN is cool on paper, but almost everyone I know, including me, are disappointed with the hype.

 

[Bassbob]

I have tasco and redfields serve me well for 30 yrs just like my $$$$ scopes.
ATN is cool on paper, but almost everyone I know, including me, are disappointed with the hype.

A buddy of mine at work has a Thor and he's a hog hunter. He seems to like it a lot. I am quite sure he hasn't experienced the difference you have between entry level thermal and the stuff you use though.