colt 22 target scope recomendations - The Firearms Forum

rduvall · 11-23-2011, 10:06 AM

I have a .22 colt semi auto target pistol from the mid 90's. It has a 4" bull barrel with a top ramp. I want to put a scope on it. What does everyone think about a decent reasonably priced scope? I have about a $350 budget for the scope and rings. I saw a simmons for less than $100 that appeared to be a good buy.

todd51 · 11-23-2011, 10:47 AM

I have a Burris, long eye relief, 4x, plex, para-lax adjustable, mod. 200238. I have had it for a long time it was mounted on a Colt .357 mag. revolver and handled the recoil with no problems. I have just mounted it on a Ruger MK III Hunter but have not made it to the range. I have no complaints about this scope and it is over twenty years old.

rduvall · 11-23-2011, 11:54 AM

I like that. Burris is a decent scope? What kind of rings did you use?

todd51 · 11-23-2011, 01:27 PM

The rings are Leopold aluminum. I used the "high" rings only because I didn't want to remove the rear sight. No big deal in removing the rear sight I just didn't want to do it. The advantage of removing the rear sight would have been the ability to use lower height rings bringing the scope down nearer the top of the barrel which would probably be desirable. These rings are what are called "Weaver Style" as they have a cross bolt that prevents the rings from shifting on the base. They do require a "Weaver Style" base to accommodate the cross bolt. You can see those cross grooves in the photo. Depending on your use 4x might be more magnification than you would want for a handgun. Personal preference comes into play.

I think Burris is one of the better scope manufacturers but they are higher in price. Again persona preference. I have several lower cost scopes, Tasco and BSA on some .22lr rifles and have had no problem with them what so ever.

todd51 · 11-23-2011, 01:32 PM

If I didn't already have the Burris and was going to scope a .22 handgun I would probably gone with one of the lower cost scopes.

11-23-2011, 10:06 AM	#1
rduvall Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	colt 22 target scope recomendations I have a .22 colt semi auto target pistol from the mid 90's. It has a 4" bull barrel with a top ramp. I want to put a scope on it. What does everyone think about a decent reasonably priced scope? I have about a $350 budget for the scope and rings. I saw a simmons for less than $100 that appeared to be a good buy. -->

11-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#2
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: colt 22 target scope recomendations I have a Burris, long eye relief, 4x, plex, para-lax adjustable, mod. 200238. I have had it for a long time it was mounted on a Colt .357 mag. revolver and handled the recoil with no problems. I have just mounted it on a Ruger MK III Hunter but have not made it to the range. I have no complaints about this scope and it is over twenty years old. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member Last edited by todd51; 04-23-2013 at 08:07 PM..

11-23-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
rduvall Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 4	Re: colt 22 target scope recomendations I like that. Burris is a decent scope? What kind of rings did you use?

11-23-2011, 01:27 PM	#4
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: colt 22 target scope recomendations The rings are Leopold aluminum. I used the "high" rings only because I didn't want to remove the rear sight. No big deal in removing the rear sight I just didn't want to do it. The advantage of removing the rear sight would have been the ability to use lower height rings bringing the scope down nearer the top of the barrel which would probably be desirable. These rings are what are called "Weaver Style" as they have a cross bolt that prevents the rings from shifting on the base. They do require a "Weaver Style" base to accommodate the cross bolt. You can see those cross grooves in the photo. Depending on your use 4x might be more magnification than you would want for a handgun. Personal preference comes into play. I think Burris is one of the better scope manufacturers but they are higher in price. Again persona preference. I have several lower cost scopes, Tasco and BSA on some .22lr rifles and have had no problem with them what so ever. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member Last edited by todd51; 11-23-2011 at 01:29 PM..

11-23-2011, 01:32 PM	#5
todd51 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central, Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,572	Re: colt 22 target scope recomendations If I didn't already have the Burris and was going to scope a .22 handgun I would probably gone with one of the lower cost scopes. __________________ Retired Praefectus Vigilum NRA Endowment Member