CajunMouseSniper
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- Feb 16, 2010
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I mainly use my 15-22 for shooting varmints and over the last year I have alternated between a 3x9 scope and red-dot, depending upon which critter I was targeting that trip. The 15-22 is a great critter eradicator and I've sent dozens of snakes, squirrels, skunks, coons and rats to meet their maker. Invariably there were days when I chose the wrong optic..i.e running with the red dot and presented with the opportunity to nail a rabid tree rat at 150 yds, or worse like the time I had the 3x9 scope mounted and nearly stepped upon a nest of copperheaded rattlemoccasins.
Awhile back one of our member suggested using a low magnification scope and getting the best of both worlds. I finally took his advice and am very happy with the results. I purchased a Sightmark 1.5x5 scope a few weeks ago and it functions very well for my type of shooting. I now have the ability for quick target aquisition with both eyes open at low magnification and a mil-dot for longer range shots. The scope is well-made, the glass is clear, and it has oversized windage/elevation knobs that make a distinct 'click" when adjusted. I highly recommend this as a reasonably priced ($100) optics solution for the 15-22.
Awhile back one of our member suggested using a low magnification scope and getting the best of both worlds. I finally took his advice and am very happy with the results. I purchased a Sightmark 1.5x5 scope a few weeks ago and it functions very well for my type of shooting. I now have the ability for quick target aquisition with both eyes open at low magnification and a mil-dot for longer range shots. The scope is well-made, the glass is clear, and it has oversized windage/elevation knobs that make a distinct 'click" when adjusted. I highly recommend this as a reasonably priced ($100) optics solution for the 15-22.
