Looking to get an optic for my 22 mag that will be used as my coon calling rifle. What do you all recommend? Cant decide between a 3x9, 4x12 or something lower powered. When my son is with me he will be running a AR in 22 mag with a 1-4 with a dot.
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I don't think you need too much magnification. Honestly a straight 4 power would probably work. If you want variable something like a 2-7 or 3-9 would be good.
It depends on how much you want to spend. You could also look used and pick up a Luepold Vari x 2 for pretty reasonable. Midway may still have a sale on Burris also.
It depends on how much you want to spend. You could also look used and pick up a Luepold Vari x 2 for pretty reasonable. Midway may still have a sale on Burris also.
shootbrownelk
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A good 2x7 would be about perfect for a .22 mag.
Redmt
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I have a couple Leupold 3x9 Freedom 40mm scopes on .22 mag and .17 HMR. Very rarely do I need anything more than 6 power. I'm primarily shooting ground squirrels out to 100-125 yds.
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I put a 3-9x42 vortex diamondback on my 17 hmr. Works well for the 200 yards i hit prairie dogs at. The 9x is nice for hitting jac rabbits at 300 yards, and the 3x is good foe coyotes at 20 yards.
