Hunting Optics for 22 Hornet Pistol

[rawjuno]

I am currently using a Leupold M8-2x Extended Eye Relief Pistol Scope (1"), but I'm considering switching to something with a larger objective lens for a wider field of view.


I hunt predators with a handgun, and it can be tricky to get the animal in the scope when they're on the move. I've been thinking about trying a red dot sight for quicker target acquisition, especially for shots within 100 yards. I'd love suggestions on options that could work well for this kind of hunting.

 

[KYODE]

Burris and leupold 2x scopes have 21' wide fov @100. I don't think you will find any other handgun scope to match that, regardless of obj lens size.

For max fov, you might look into a riflescope, if you are using a longer barreled single shot handgun.

 

[Greatgrandad]

I like my Burris 2-7x and my 1-4x pistol scopes on my Contenders.

 

[rawjuno]

Burris and leupold 2x scopes have 21' wide fov @100. I don't think you will find any other handgun scope to match that, regardless of obj lens size.

For max fov, you might look into a riflescope, if you are using a longer barreled single shot handgun.

So the scope I am using currently hasn't field of view you were saying

 

[Critter Picker]

Burris has a 3 to 7 variable that could be the best of both worlds. 3 power for quick target acquisition and 7 power for accurate shooting when you have the time. I have an old Nikon 2-8 on my Encore and love it. My all time favorite is a 5X Burris with target turrets that is on an XP 100 in 221 FB that scope has never let me down,tracks perfect,and just plain works.

 

[ChrisRhodes]

A red dot may be a good option. You do not want to use a rifle scope on a wheelgun with the barrel/cyl gap blast

 

[just_jon]

I've been using Burris 2-7s for more 30 years without complaint. If this were my revolver, I would put a rifle scope on it.. I have switched over my TC encore pistols and will not be going back. Either way, I think the local squirrel population is in trouble.