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New to the 22-250.
Gun is in great shape.
Looking for a scope but not looking to break the bank on it either. What is a good scope for this rifle nowadays?
Thanks,
RAS
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If I was scoping an older rifle like that I'd pull out an old T10 that I have stuck away.
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Have had a T10 on my model 700 Winnie since 1978. Flawless performance...
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So just out of interest what years were the model 788,s produced?????
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1967 to 1983
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Bushnell 3200 10x40?
Or maybe a Weaver V16, 4-16x42 AO?
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I'd put a variable on it. Most useful would be something around 4x at the low end and 14.5 or 16x at the top end.
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I'd also use something like a 4.5-14 or 3-12 or 4-16.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I had a 6.5-20 Leupold on mine and it works great for shots from 100 yards out to 600 yards.
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Or, go period scope - old Weaver K4 or one of the variables from the day.
If going 'modern' I'm in agreement with the 4-12, 14, 16 crowd.
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6-18x40 is what is on my 788 24" heavy taper 22-250.
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I decided to go with an older Redfield 4-12 that I had totally rebuilt. It is the version with the tombstone. The lenses are very clear and it held zero perfectly on the other rifle it sat on. Looks pretty good but the proof will be partially displayed at the range.
I agree, that a max of 12X is required for this rifle.
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[quote=Bbear]Or, go period scope - old Weaver K4 or one of the variables from the day.
That's what I was thinking. I had a 788 in 222, about 1978 vintage. I had a 6X Weaver on it and I thought it was about perfect. I wish I could get that one back.
I worked 2nd shift back then and I would strap that 222 across my back with a Ruger Mark I in a Hunter holster on my hip and ride through town on my '79 Yamaha DT400 Enduro to go woodchuck hunting every day in the Summer. Nobody even turned a head back then. Can you imagine what people's reaction would be today?
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Purple Leupold. 3-9 would be perfect
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Purple Leupold. 3-9 would be perfect I used to have one of those. One of the best Leupolds I've owned. Better than the new POS's..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Dont care the vintage of the rifle...no way in hell I would put an old piece of glass on it.
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