crinkles Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi Guys,Just itching to grab a CZ455 luxe in 22 LR, which comes with open sights, but at some stage would like to fit a scope for some more precise and accurate shooting. Not specifically about brands here, but rather (1) which power would be good for up to say 100 yards. Should it be fixed power for a starter or variable magnification?(2) which reticle would be best? I am leaning towards a mildot type which I can use to do the math so to speak for longer shots. Any other advice for a novice would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryinIN Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 First is the obligatory "depends on what you are going to use it for". I agree there is a lot of truth to that. I'd pick a different scope and reticle for benchrest competition than for hunting raccoons at night. However, I think the plain old Duplex would work for most things. With the .22 I shoot most, I have a Duplex. I zero at 50, so out to 50 yards, I hold dead on the crosshair intersection. At 75, I hold up so the target is between there and the point of the bolder part of the crosshairs. At 100, I hold at that point where the bolder section starts. That covers about any .22 shooting I'll do.I'm sure with a MilDot reticle you could learn which dot corresponds with what range, but they may be too far apart and you would still have to hold between points like I do at 75. They would help with estimate range based on size of a target, but I'm not sure how necessary that is with a .22. I am curious about the new 2-7X rimfire scope from Redfield. It comes with an elevation knob marked for the trajectory of .22 LR 36 grain HP ammo. It has a blank knob also, that you can mark. Good thing, because I have doubts the trajectory marks will be just right for all ammo and rifles.The negative I see is that you have to have time to adjust the knob. If you are time limited on the shot, you might not get that adjustment made.I'd rather see some sort of hash marks in the reticle than a marked elevation knob. Vortex has a 2-7X Rimfire scope that I haven't actually liked at yet, but have heard some say it has such a reticle and others say it doesn't.As to how much magnification, I guess that depends too. I have a 4X on the .22 I use most, but I have been considering a 2-7X or 3-9X. The 4X handles 90% of my needs, but I'd like more for that other 10%. I still think 4X is plenty for most rimfire needs, and my second and third most used .22s will keep their red dot and 1.5-5X respectively. I don't think a variable will complicate things too much for an inexperienced shooter. My guess is you will find it stays set around the middle of the magnification range and occasionally turned up to max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinkles Posted October 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for your advice. Looks like a 2x -7x should suffice.Mostly for a while I will be shooting targets during the day. The range has night shoots some Tuesday nights which I may take up later. Once my rifle skills are Ok i might try a bunny hunt here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeverAction Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hi Crinkles,I use a Konus Pro in 2-7 X 32 on my Ruger 10/22 and have been very satisfied with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtell Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Welcome to the CZ club. I shoot 452's and like then a lot. Mostly CMP three position shooting. Consider a scope with an adjustable objective and fine crosshairs. Check out the Clearidge brand of scopes (duplex - mil dot - fine croshair). They have been catching on in the rimfire shooting matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crinkles Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 I thought I'd update you guys since I haven't been here for a while. I ended up getting a Marlin XT-22 with a scope package, fixed 4x power. I've only been able to take it to the range once or twice unfortunately. I don't get out nearly as much as I'd like. It shot fine, wasn't being to technical about it, so not much to report. I got it for $350 (being Australia, probably not comparable to the US market). It has a nice enough laminated timber stock. Quite happy with it. As for CZ my current plans are to save for a centrefire rifle - in a 223 - I may look at CZ527 or Anschutz 1770. The latter I have heard good things about. However it seems you can't shoot milsurp/NATO ammo, just the SAAMI stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryinIN Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks for the update. It sounds like a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steves Posted October 3, 2014 Report Share Posted October 3, 2014 Very Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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