Bought a scope for my Ruger 10/22

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Originally Posted by Pythius

si senor.

now, after i do this, my scope will be calibrated....but for the distance that I shot...which means if I shoot further away or closer...i have to assume the bullet will go a bit higher...or a bit lower....yes?

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Yes.

How much holdover, or holdunder, gain be found by looking at ballistic charts online. And, of course, trial and error.

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Originally Posted by Pythius

ok, i got scope today.

it seems pretty good, though i wish the adjustment screws had audible "clicks".

now, to zero it, all i have to do is rest on securely on some bags, aim it at a target, shoot the gun, and then carefully adjust the two screws so that the crosshairs are on the bullet strike, yes?

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You are very close. From a steady rest.[ sand bags work well]. set the rifle with the scope cross hairs centered on the target. set up the sand bags in a way that the rifle will support itself. fire one shot. Now reset the rifle with the cross hairs back on the original point of aim. [ now we get to the tricky part]. Without letting the rifle move, using the scope adjustments move the cross hairs to the bullet hole. This should have you on target at that distance. I would try this at no more than 25 yds.

Your choice of scope is a good entry level scope. I have 2 I use on hunting and plinking rimfires. Both have held up well in average conditions for more than a couple of years now. DR

Yes, your gun will be dead on for that range, give or take a few yards. Do you know about bullet trajectory?

I have one, it's a decent scope for the money. As others have said, there are better scopes out there, but for your intended purpose, I think it will be fine.

how, how about laser bore sights. Are they worth it?

Unless you're going to be changing scopes out on your rifle a lot or getting a lot of rifles to put scopes on, personally I would just have my LGS bore sight it for me and spend the money on something else. JMO.

I have the exact same scope on my 10/22 and it has been good. Now I dont shoot more than 100yds with it but after all its a .22.

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Originally Posted by ErnieNWillis

I have the exact same scope on my 10/22 and it has been good. Now I dont shoot more than 100yds with it but after all its a .22.

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who knew a 10/22 could feel heavy?

the scope really does at to the weight. I have to buy a sling.

but yes, the scope seems to be very good. the crosshairs are a nice size, the eyepiece is a good size, so far I can't find anything seriously wrong with it. :)