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I have decided to rectify a past mistake and replace the Anshutz I sold years ago. I'd like to put a smaller size scope on it. I think large objective scopes look wrong on a classy, trim rifle. What is out there?
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leupold rimfire. Either a 4x, 2-7x, or 3-9x EFR, with the fixed 4x being the smallest of the 3.
I've got the 2-7x rimfire on a CZ 455 american, and it is near bout a perfect combo.
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yep, the 2-7x in leupold, redfield, nikon, weaver is about perfect..
I have the 2-7x redfields and leupolds on top of my CZ 452's and BRNO 22LR rifles.
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Corelokt: I also recommend the "classy" Leupold 3x9 EFR (either the Ultra-Light or the Rimfire versions) it will really set that Anschutz "off". I had an Anschutz in 22 Magnum several years back and that is the scope I had on it. Great looking rig it was. Best of luck with the "renewal" project. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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By far my favourite "small" scope for a rimfire is the Leupold 6X36 matte with LR reticle. Parallax it for 50 yards. Great optics in that scope. Zerod at 50 yards, the dots in mine with WW Power Points are on at 75 and 110 yards. Pretty slick.
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I like the little Leupolds too, but I've found the old K4 Weavers to be a perfect 22 scope.
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Not what I consider small, but the Leupold VX2 4-12 AO is very nice for targets without being obnoxiously big.
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The Leupold 4X rimfire special is the cat's azz for small rifles.
I have one on a CZ Scout and it is the perfect size for a small rifle.
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I like the looks of a VX3 1.5-5 Leupold on a 22.
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Hey RH ,what brand and model is that rifle ?,very sharp looking rig
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Look out for a 2 1/2x Leupold Alaskan scope
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I have the Leupy 3x9 rimfire on my little Cooper and love it.
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I like the little Leupolds too, but I've found the old K4 Weavers to be a perfect 22 scope. Me too. They always seemed to be just the right size and the finish on the old K4 steel tube Weavers have a finish that comes very near to matching the bluing. I was fortunate enough to run into a new in the box K4 a few years ago and it now rest in a place on honor on my Cooper 57M 22 sporter. drover
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Hey RH ,what brand and model is that rifle ?,very sharp looking rig 1416 Anschutz. Not too shabby a shooter either. Here is a good 50 yard 5 shot target. They aren't all that good but when everything comes together, the rifle is capable.
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You can re-set the parallax on Leupold scopes yourself if you want to use non-rimfire scope. I did this on a VX-II 3x9 Ultralight, I am thinking hard about a VX-2 CDS for my Cooper.
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Thanks RH ,that's my kind of rifle beautiful and a super shooter as well ,I may have to find one
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I only paid $600 for mine NIB several years ago. My CZ 453 is 90% of the 1416(64 action) for about $500. A new 1415 is just north of $1000 now. If I was going to spend that kind of cash, I would look for a used 54 action Annie 1710 or 1712 or one of the older Savage imports with 54 actions. The 54 is a much heavier action and in at least the top three or four for most accurate factory rimfires in the world.
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leupold rimfire. Either a 4x, 2-7x, or 3-9x EFR, with the fixed 4x being the smallest of the 3.
I've got the 2-7x rimfire on a CZ 455 american, and it is near bout a perfect combo. I concur. The most important thing is to make sure you have a scope on a .22 that is set parallax free for 50 yards. Most scopes are set to be parallax free at 150 yds and are meant for big game hunting. A .22 is really a 50 yd round and should have a scope that is set parallax free at that range. There are 6X competition scopes with adjustable objectives that would work but they tend to have real fine xhairs or small dots that can be difficult to see in a hunting situation.
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Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32 AO. Many reviews on Rimfire Central
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Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32 AO. Many reviews on Rimfire Central I have these on two of my .22's, and they are very good scopes. especially for the coin. they are larger than the leupold rimfires, though, if we're talking about a "small" scope for a .22. and the post above about having parallax set for 50 is an important point. just slapping a regular Leupold or Redfield 2-7x32 or 3-9x40 on a .22 can be done, but i've found it to be very frustrating for target shooting at 50 because the parallax on those scopes is set for 100 yds plus. bear in mind that the Leupold EFR and the clearidge both have adjustable parallax, which is a nice feature.
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