OT - Scope options for 22H Handi-Rifle

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Thu May 01, 2008 5:17 pm

I need to put glass on my new to me 22H Handi-Rifle.

Paper punching and maybe a little small bore silhouette, something variable with a max power of 12-14X.

Inexpensive (not cheap

) would be nice as well.

Thanks!

handirifle · Post by **handirifle** » Thu May 01, 2008 5:27 pm

Take a look at the Simmons Pro hunter scope. good scope for the money, not sure how high they go up though.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Thu May 01, 2008 5:49 pm

My Hornet's not a Handi, but the Leupold 2-7x28 Compact on it is more than enough to handle anything, out to as far as I'm likely to shoot at with it.

Jeeps · Post by **Jeeps** » Thu May 01, 2008 9:44 pm

Pete is right on the money, a 2x7 compact is what I have on my CZ and it
is sweet. Mine being a Burris, and Burris now has the Timberline series out
for folks who don't want to break the bank, about $150.00.

But if you get a leupey you will definitely not regret it, scopes are one of those
things that you almost always get what you pay for.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:23 am

Funny, how great minds think alike - My Hornet's a CZ, also.

I bought my Leupold used for $125, over 10 years ago - but, shucks, brandy-new ones are only $220 today:

http://www.swfa.com/pc-3622-89-leupold- ... scope.aspx

Post by **Hobie** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:48 am

I find a 4X is plenty of power for the Hornet. I must be in the minority on scope sights though. Every gun I see has a scope with a tube bigger than a 105mm howitzer. Makes no sense to me.

O.S.O.K. · Post by **O.S.O.K.** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:52 am

You might consider a 3x9 Nikon Prostaff. I have three of these now and absolutely love em. $150. The optics are the best for the $$ hands down IMHO.

If you really want the higher magnification capability, then I'd look at a Weaver.

rock-steady · Post by **rock-steady** » Fri May 02, 2008 9:53 am

I put a Weaver K6 on my HandiHornet. 6x magnification is plenty for a 200yd shot on a crow. I use Hogddon Lil'Gun and remington 45gr SP's for my all-around utility load. I checked my zero the other day. I shot a 3shot group at 200yds that measured .664". Dead center of the bullseye!Not bad at all.

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Fri May 02, 2008 10:04 am

I own more Leupold 2-7x32's than any other scope - so that is always my first choice - although the last scope I purchased was Bushnell Trophy 3-9x40 for a Ruger 10/22 - I wanted alittle more at the top end for load ammo testing and punching paper. I have owned a few Bushnell Trophy's in the past and always found them reasonable qualilty for the price.

My Ruger 77/22 hornet I have is loaded with Lil'Gun and 40 gr V-max's and wears a Simmons Atec 2.8x10 - this gun puts a whoopin' on a groundhog when it gets the chance too

awp101 · Post by **awp101** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:28 pm

Hobie wrote:I find a 4X is plenty of power for the Hornet. I must be in the minority on scope sights though. Every gun I see has a scope with a tube bigger than a 105mm howitzer. Makes no sense to me.

In my case, I prefer to crank the magnification after shooting a group since my eyes ain't the best and I don't always want to wait for a cease fire to see how I did.

Thanks for the advice so far, anyone have any experience with Barska?

Post by **Hobie** » Fri May 02, 2008 6:32 pm

awp101 wrote:
Hobie wrote:I find a 4X is plenty of power for the Hornet. I must be in the minority on scope sights though. Every gun I see has a scope with a tube bigger than a 105mm howitzer. Makes no sense to me.
In my case, I prefer to crank the magnification after shooting a group since my eyes ain't the best and I don't always want to wait for a cease fire to see how I did.

Thanks for the advice so far, anyone have any experience with Barska?

Told you I was in the minority.