Houseplant Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Following on from my other thread. I set up 24mm targets on paper at 50 metres. My scope is decent quality, but with maximum magnification at X9, the targets were bloody tiny! I'm rabbit shooting to 50 metres at the moment, but would like to push that out further as my marksmanship improves. Thinking about a higher magnification scope. What are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salop Matt Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I always stick to 10x mag for rimfire and Air-Rifle, so that mildots are true on that mag. Has always worked well for me head shooting bunnys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I am no expert on scopes but my scope (22lr) goes up-to x12, but very rarely use that magnification as the field of view is very small, shooting rabbits out to 75 yards x9 seems to be about right for me. Surprised you think the 24mm target is small with the scope set at x9? I usually zero my rifle at 50 yards on 10mm dots on plain white paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 52 minutes ago, salop sniper said: I always stick to 10x mag for rimfire and Air-Rifle, so that mildots are true on that mag. Has always worked well for me head shooting bunnys ! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Blimey I must be out of date , X4 mag for on the LR and X6 mag on the WMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 On the rare occasion I take the .22LR bunny bashing it would be used at about 50 yards on about 5 mag. I find it difficult to acquire bunnies at the typical 80 yards HMR range I shoot them at if I use much more 6 or 8 mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this. It's whatever suits you. I use 6x on my rimfires and 8x on my centrefires. My 22 hornet I just changed from 8x to 6x. Edited May 2, 2018 by walshie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 7x for me I use a Meopta which does have very fine reticule This a barrel cleaning are usually can of worms threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Shooting rabbits out to 100 or so yds (sorry, I don't do metric), both my .22 and HMR are set around 9x and they never get changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo33 Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 15mm sticky orange dots at 100m with an MTC Viper at 8x on the 223 for me. I use it out to 270yrds on squirrels on that mag. I find much more and mirage amongst other things interferes with stability of the image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 I've knobbled bunnies at allot more than 50 yards with a 9x. If your struggling with 9x maybe the opticians may be more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defender Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 bsa sweet 22 scope has 18x I put one on my cz 455 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bsa-Visor-Sweet-22-Scope-6-18X40SP/222415786959?hash=item33c90393cf:g:2bsAAOSwke9aJTfk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 20 hours ago, old'un said: I usually zero my rifle at 50 yards on 10mm dots on plain white paper. That is impressive! 13 hours ago, Dougy said: I've knobbled bunnies at allot more than 50 yards with a 9x. If your struggling with 9x maybe the opticians may be more help. That's not a problem. I'm thinking about the 100 yard shots that I'm working up to Thanks for all the other replies. All read and digested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, defender said: bsa sweet 22 scope has 18x I put one on my cz 455 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bsa-Visor-Sweet-22-Scope-6-18X40SP/222415786959?hash=item33c90393cf:g:2bsAAOSwke9aJTfk hello, what difference is that scope to the Hawke rimfire ? i have the 4 x 12 x 50, you zero on 12 mag at 50 yards and use the reticule points for 75/100/125, yards etc depending on the range your shooting, i do not use the red/green system just have a red torch on top for dusk and night shooting, the rear diopter is at max to my eye sight so the scope is in focus at all ranges but i still find the clarity disappointing, would the sweet 22 be a better scope ? i have a CZ 455 22 L/R Edited May 3, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 I have always found a good quality 6x fixed scope to be just right on my .22 and can go out beyond 100 yards with it. Good quality doesn't have to mean the most expensive, I have never been able to afford such things. In my opinion the variable mag scopes just give one more thing to fiddle around with when in practice (as has been said already on this thread) the best thing to do is choose a setting and leave it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 6x for me. At 6x my S&B is clearer than my old scope was wound up to 12x. Lower magnification in a quality scope does seem to give me at least a better result than less good quality glass at higher magnifciation (up to a point, in really bright light things would probably be less different). 2 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, what difference is that scope to the Hawke rimfire ? i have the 4 x 12 x 50, you zero on 12 mag at 50 yards and use the reticule points for 75/100/125, yards etc depending on the range your shooting, i do not use the red/green system just have a red torch on top for dusk and night shooting, the rear diopter is at max to my eye sight so the scope is in focus at all ranges but i still find the clarity disappointing, would the sweet 22 be a better scope ? i have a CZ 455 22 L/R I had one of those and gave it away a few weeks back to a chap on here (a sweet 22). I thought the quality of the image was terrible and could not get on with it. In really bright light it was ok but under the lamp or on dull days it was no use at higher magnifications and not clear enough at lower magnification. I replaced with with a used S&B 6x42 and have been delighted at the improvement. Edited May 3, 2018 by Wb123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 On 02/05/2018 at 10:48, Houseplant said: Following on from my other thread. I set up 24mm targets on paper at 50 metres. My scope is decent quality, but with maximum magnification at X9, the targets were bloody tiny! I'm rabbit shooting to 50 metres at the moment, but would like to push that out further as my marksmanship improves. Thinking about a higher magnification scope. What are you using? Magnification, as recticles as women as cars etc etc is PERSONAL! I use 6x on all my scopes out to 200 yards, sometimes more, if I crank things up to 8x I can shoot in the next county. I struggle to see the need for 9x on a .22lr in the field, but if you feel you need more that's your choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdog Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) x4 on the air rifle x6 on the 22 lr x8 on the HMR x10 on the Centre fire Although I do sometimes crank the magnifications up a little for zeroing. Edited May 3, 2018 by zipdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Wb123 said: 6x for me. At 6x my S&B is clearer than my old scope was wound up to 12x. Lower magnification in a quality scope does seem to give me at least a better result than less good quality glass at higher magnifciation (up to a point, in really bright light things would probably be less different). I had one of those and gave it away a few weeks back to a chap on here (a sweet 22). I thought the quality of the image was terrible and could not get on with it. In really bright light it was ok but under the lamp or on dull days it was no use at higher magnifications and not clear enough at lower magnification. I replaced with with a used S&B 6x42 and have been delighted at the improvement. hello, thanks for that reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wb123 Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 Just now, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, thanks for that reply I have sent the chap I gave the scope to a message alerting him to this thread. He may have better experiences with the scope than I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 minute ago, Wb123 said: I have sent the chap I gave the scope to a message alerting him to this thread. He may have better experiences with the scope than I did. ok thanks will be interesting to hear his views, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, fister said: Incorrect, woman cannot be learned, reticles can? And a reticle won't constantly remind you it wasn't their fault you missed edit for typo Edited May 3, 2018 by The Mighty Prawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPP Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Clearly there is something wrong with me... rabbits at 100M (head shot as using HMR) so 25mm target and I use 16x Edited May 3, 2018 by PPP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted May 3, 2018 Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 19 minutes ago, PPP said: Clearly there is something wrong with me... rabbits at 100M (head shot as using HMR) so 25mm target and I use 16x Nothing wrong with that, more mag the better as far as Im concerned, its all a matter of preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck100 Posted May 4, 2018 Report Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 11:22, salop sniper said: I always stick to 10x mag for rimfire and Air-Rifle, so that mildots are true on that mag. Has always worked well for me head shooting bunnys ! Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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