I prefer that a scope's physical size is in sync with the size of the firearm upon which it is mounted, sort of a feng shui for firearms thing.
I have a few 10/22s around and those that have scopes on them, have these scopes:
1. 10/22 KRBIBBZ - Weaver Rv7, 2-7x28
2. 10/22 K10/22-22 - Leupold Rifleman 4-12x40
3. 10/22 CRRPBZ - Redfield Tracker 2-7x32
4. 10/22 KRBIBBZ rebarreled to 17HM2 - Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40
Nice list of rimfire scopes ... perhaps you can comment on those scopes? Cons/Pros? Which one do you like the most etc?
They all work fine, or I'd change to something that worked better for me. The 2-7x scopes are, size wise, more in sync with the standard 18.5" barrel 10/22s, while the 4-12x scope doesn't overwhelm that 10/22 'cause it has a 24" stainless/fluted GM barrel installed on it. The 17HM2 could use more magnification, but it is a mannlicher stocked rifle so a 4-12x or larger would be too big physically. The 3-9x is a compromise, a little large for my taste and a little less magnification than I'd like, but it is OK. I may just pull the 17HM2 barrel and convert it back to .22 LR. or maybe not, I'm not sure. I have a stack of .22 rimfire rifles, so finding an alternative isn't a problem.
