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8X? 10X? 12X? For My NEW 222?

In the mid-70s, my dad built a .22 on a Sako barreled action, topped with a Weaver K6. All my brothers and I shot that for many years in Oregon on squirrels from 50 - 500 yards. It was accurate and deadly, with that straight power we learned to hold into the wind and over the target. One of my brothers still has it. I believe it has a Leupold 6.5 X 20 on it, but that's because we all have older eyes.
 
rob257 said:
I have a mid 70's rem ADL in 222 rem and love it. Scope is older redfield 6X fine crosshair with small dot. Some shots at ground squirrels can be just a few yards and 6X is great for these shots and still work at 200 plus. I have tried low light shots at coyotes and can not even see crosshairs/dot so they got away!

The 222 is really only good for shots a little over maybe 250 yards especially in hunting conditions or larger varmits

BUTTERBEAN is right 8x for this lower velocity but still great 22 cal cartridge

But that late 70's leupold 6.5 by 20 by 50 that is sitting on a shelf does need to find a new gun
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Not sure about that. I've pushed the duece to the 600yd mark a few times, and most everything between 3-400yds is a near given. When reaching on out, I prefer a good 55gr BT or even a 60gr to better anchor a yote. Most of the P-dogs are shot with 50-55's, with the TNT being one of my most accurate and most explosive at longer ranges.

For a few years, I used one of my 222 BR rifles for 300m golf ball shoots, and even the 500yd soda can shoots. While not as effective as the 6BR's and similar, I could hold my own in the 22 category.
 
sw282 said:
An '0ld School' 222Rem Varmint rifle fell out the sky. l have been given the choice of a 8X, 10X, or 12X scope.

All 3 are fixed pwr 40mm AO Leupolds in great shape. The giver of the gift says, ''Pick just ONE for the 222''.

To respect the Giver that's what l will do. Which do l choose for my ''NEW'' 222?

Thanks,
282
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Go 12X better to have and not need than to need and not have,all my varmint rifles carry 24 to 32 power,works for me.
 
del2les said:
Not sure about that. I've pushed the duece to the 600yd mark a few times, and most everything between 3-400yds is a near given. When reaching on out, I prefer a good 55gr BT or even a 60gr to better anchor a yote. Most of the P-dogs are shot with 50-55's, with the TNT being one of my most accurate and most explosive at longer ranges.

For a few years, I used one of my 222 BR rifles for 300m golf ball shoots, and even the 500yd soda can shoots. While not as effective as the 6BR's and similar, I could hold my own in the 22 category.
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For sure my 17 hornet kills perfectly out to 282 yards , longest shot on coyotes in 3 years,gh's easily 250. Shown below coyote in bean field neck shot at 282,DRT. 24x variable floating dot with converging crosshairs ,Hawke. Makes for a large clearly defined target and guaranteed precision shot placement.
 

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sw282 said:
An '0ld School' 222Rem Varmint rifle fell out the sky. l have been given the choice of a 8X, 10X, or 12X scope.

All 3 are fixed pwr 40mm AO Leupolds in great shape. The giver of the gift says, ''Pick just ONE for the 222''.

To respect the Giver that's what l will do. Which do l choose for my ''NEW'' 222?

Thanks,
282
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Prob 20 years ago I went to a local gun show. I've VERY rarely bought a gun at gun shows. I wasn't looking to buy a gun at the gun show, but I found a very nice Remington Model 700 w/ a pretty wooden stock, heavy barrel in 222 Remington and a Leupold 12X scope. I passed. I've ALWAYS regretted passing on the gun. I think about it. every time a go to a gun show. Having said that, I'd go w/ the 12X for your 222. Keep us updated.
 
I see this is a bumped old thread, having said that - my model 7 triple deuce wears a 2.5-7 leupold. Short and nimble - a sweety to carry! Really- really love that combo for max point blank shooting on coyotes/squirrels.
 
New OLD 222 BDL update: Didn't mention any mechanical issues with this 700BDL Varmint, but one defect that l recently had Jarrett deal with was an extractor. The factory one was broken. They suggested a Sako extractor. lt was either that or a new bolt. l had them install a Sako on the original 222/700 bolt. l was pleasantly surprised. The spent brass falls but a couple inches out of the gun. l shot it yesterday for the first time. An old gun is now even BETTER!

ps: That recently installed NEW/OLD 6.5-20x40 VX3 AO helped TOO
 
AdamT204 said:
Really love the 222 700s. I have the cousin to yours, BDL standard barrel with 4.5-14 AO VX3.
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That's a real Jem. Can't quite tell from the picture but does the barrel have spiraled flutes? Anyway, my buddy has a 700 of that vintage in .22-250 with a bull barrel. I keep trying to buy it from him. No luck so far!
 
YZ-80 said:
That's a real Jem. Can't quite tell from the picture but does the barrel have spiraled flutes? Anyway, my buddy has a 700 of that vintage in .22-250 with a bull barrel. I keep trying to buy it from him. No luck so far!
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Thanks. It's the original barrel, no fluting.
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I have the first 222 Remington that Remington sent 1 rifle to each Remington dealer. It belonged to a friend who sold it to my dad about about 1958. I got it when dad passed in 1994.
When I got it, It had a 4X Weaver with brass rings holding the lenses in.
Before dad passed he said the rifle was not shooting good and smoke was coming out around the bolt. Blamed my reloads. 2 to 3" groups at 100 yds.
When I got it I Found the firing pin spring was whimpy weak, The firing pin was coming back into bolt, Piece the primer cup, Size of FP hole. A short action 700 Rem. firing pin spring cured the problem. Of blowing primers. It now wears a Leopold 10X. 1/2" groups like it shot before I went to U.S Army in 1962.
With Rem. primer, IMR 4198 and Hornady 50 gr. V-Max. Groundhogs beware.
 
Birthday/Christmas update To an old thread! While cruisen GunJoker site l spied a 222 in need of a home.
A Winchester Model 70 Heavy Varmint. HS Precision stock with 26'' stainless fluted barrel. A little research said these Winchester Heavy Varmints were the answer to Remington's 40X. These are New Haven Winchester guns from 1995 to 2003.
l decided to do a different approach to a scope for this gun. ln my goody box of mounts l had a Leupold one piece ''QR'' mount for a Mod 70 SA. l screwed the mount on but noticed there was no Rear hole in the 70's rcvr. Jarrett Rifles fixed that with no problem. Next was a few short steps to their range out back. With a straight 36x Leupold l was able to sight it in quickly using ''Jay's 222 load'' w/50gr Sierra BlitzKings.
The question l want answered is if QR mounts work when swapping or removing a scope. ''DOES THE POINT OF AIM CHANGE?'' l did not have a chance to get answer due to an appt. At present l have these QR rings the 36x and a 12x fixed leupold. l will report back after my next range trip.
282
 
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sw282 said:
Birthday/Christmas update To an old thread! While cruisen GunJoker site l spied a 222 in need of a home.
A Winchester Model 70 Heavy Varmint. HS Precision stock with 26'' stainless fluted barrel. A little research said these Winchester Heavy Varmints were the answer to Remington's 40X. These are New Haven Winchester guns from 1995 to 2003.
l decided to do a different approach to a scope for this gun. ln my goody box of mounts l had a Leupold one piece ''QR'' mount for a Mod 70 SA. l screwed the mount on but noticed there was no Rear hole in the 70's rcvr. Jarrett Rifles fixed that with no problem. Next was a few short steps to their range out back. With a straight 36x Leupold l was able to sight it in quickly using ''Jay's 222 load'' w/50gr Sierra BlitzKings.
The question l want answered is if QR mounts work when swapping or removing a scope. ''DOES THE POINT OF AIM CHANGE?'' l did not have a chance to get answer due to an appt. At present l have these QR rings the 36x and a 12x fixed leupold. l will report back after my next range trip.
282
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If all is mounted correctly it wont change
 
sw282 said:
Birthday/Christmas update To an old thread! While cruisen GunJoker site l spied a 222 in need of a home.
A Winchester Model 70 Heavy Varmint. HS Precision stock with 26'' stainless fluted barrel. A little research said these Winchester Heavy Varmints were the answer to Remington's 40X. These are New Haven Winchester guns from 1995 to 2003.
l decided to do a different approach to a scope for this gun. ln my goody box of mounts l had a Leupold one piece ''QR'' mount for a Mod 70 SA. l screwed the mount on but noticed there was no Rear hole in the 70's rcvr. Jarrett Rifles fixed that with no problem. Next was a few short steps to their range out back. With a straight 36x Leupold l was able to sight it in quickly using ''Jay's 222 load'' w/50gr Sierra BlitzKings.
The question l want answered is if QR mounts work when swapping or removing a scope. ''DOES THE POINT OF AIM CHANGE?'' l did not have a chance to get answer due to an appt. At present l have these QR rings the 36x and a 12x fixed leupold. l will report back after my next range trip.
282
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I had those mounts and though I don't remember much of a POI shift they weren't confidence inspiring. So I got rid of them.
 

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