Clean Break
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I've been using a fixed 2.5X Bushnell scope on a simple/inexpensive Fillipino bolt .22 rifle I bought years ago and shortened the stock and barrel on to fit my son when he was 7 years old. Well, he's grown now and I'm still shooting that scaled down thing! So I've bought a "big boy rifle" for myself and want a nice scope to sit on top.
I just bought (put on layaway) a brand new Ruger 77/22 bolt action .22 lr rifle. It has a walnut stock and polished, blued metalwork. See: Ruger 77/22® Rotary Magazine Bolt-Action Rifle Model 7002 This gun will primarily be a deck gun, not toted afield in the rainy Pacific Northwest woods (where I prefer stainless steel). I'll use it for plinking and varmints where most ranges are from 10 - 70 yds. away. Occasionally, I'll shoot longer. I am more of a one shot/one kill kind of guy, not blast away with volume. For larger varmints I use larger calibers or gauges.
I am not looking for a huge, heavy piece of glass to put on what is a fairly modest sized, traditionally designed rifle. I am not eager to spend over $275.
I like Leupolds. I have a Vari X II 2 x 7 on my .338 that has served me well for 22 years. And they are made locally (Oregon).
I am 75% settled on getting the fixed 4X Leupold FX-1 which weighs 7.5 oz. and is 9.2" long with a 28 mm objective. FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm - Leupold | Leupold
but am also thinking about the Leupold VX-1 2 x 7 which weighs 8.5 oz. and is 10" long. Also 28 mm objective. VX-1 Rimfire 2-7x28mm - Leupold | Leupold
Do any of you have experience with either of these scopes? Are there any other suggestions or input you have to sway me? Thanks, Clean Break
I just bought (put on layaway) a brand new Ruger 77/22 bolt action .22 lr rifle. It has a walnut stock and polished, blued metalwork. See: Ruger 77/22® Rotary Magazine Bolt-Action Rifle Model 7002 This gun will primarily be a deck gun, not toted afield in the rainy Pacific Northwest woods (where I prefer stainless steel). I'll use it for plinking and varmints where most ranges are from 10 - 70 yds. away. Occasionally, I'll shoot longer. I am more of a one shot/one kill kind of guy, not blast away with volume. For larger varmints I use larger calibers or gauges.
I am not looking for a huge, heavy piece of glass to put on what is a fairly modest sized, traditionally designed rifle. I am not eager to spend over $275.
I like Leupolds. I have a Vari X II 2 x 7 on my .338 that has served me well for 22 years. And they are made locally (Oregon).
I am 75% settled on getting the fixed 4X Leupold FX-1 which weighs 7.5 oz. and is 9.2" long with a 28 mm objective. FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm - Leupold | Leupold
but am also thinking about the Leupold VX-1 2 x 7 which weighs 8.5 oz. and is 10" long. Also 28 mm objective. VX-1 Rimfire 2-7x28mm - Leupold | Leupold
Do any of you have experience with either of these scopes? Are there any other suggestions or input you have to sway me? Thanks, Clean Break