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Best red dot for .22 WMR
Posted on 8/13/25 at 9:31 am
Posted on 8/13/25 at 9:31 am
I have a Savage 93G .22 WMR that I use for scouting in Bayou Cocodrie NWR and Cat Island NWR, mostly to shoot pigs but would like it to be accurate enough for a squirrel. Thinking 1-2 MOA, but should I get any magnification? My vision has gotten to the point that the iron sights are not helpful. Not interested in a rimfire scope, as I already have one on my .17 HMR and it’s difficult to acquire the target quickly.
Any brand and model suggestions would be appreciated.
Should I have posted this on the over 50 board?
Any brand and model suggestions would be appreciated.
Should I have posted this on the over 50 board?
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Posted on 8/13/25 at 10:08 am to Mung
I'd go with an LPVO with a lit reticle over a red dot if you're thinking of squirrel hunting with it. At 1x with an LPVO the target acquisition is really quick plus you can up the magnification on longer shots.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 10:14 am to Mung
I wanted a red dot but also wanted magnification to be able to shoot 100 yards or so, so I went with a LPVO with an illuminated reticle.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 10:27 am to Mung
Posted on 8/13/25 at 10:35 am to Mung
I have several red dots but run a Bushnell on my 22mag semi. I have a Sig magnifier that bounces around on different guns/red dots 22mag included. I would imagine a dot/magnifier would perform well for you.
I have this on a 300blk currently it's my oldest red dot it's been on everything I have a one point or another. It's rugged & reliable AF.
Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Sight - 1x20mm $79.99 Cabelas
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 229 Reviews.
I have the Bushnell Tac Optics Mini Canon on the 22mag it's no longer available/discontinued.
Couple Sig dots on other stuff.
I have this on a 300blk currently it's my oldest red dot it's been on everything I have a one point or another. It's rugged & reliable AF.
Bushnell Trophy TRS-25 Red Dot Sight - 1x20mm $79.99 Cabelas
4.3 out of 5 stars, average rating value. Read 229 Reviews.
I have the Bushnell Tac Optics Mini Canon on the 22mag it's no longer available/discontinued.
Couple Sig dots on other stuff.
This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 11:02 am
Posted on 8/13/25 at 11:27 am to Mung
I have red dot's and I like them but my issue is that I have an astigmatism. On pistols, it isn't an issue but on a rifle, past 25yds, it's a problem. The 2.5 MOA dot looks like a 6 MOA dot.
If you are thinking about a red dot and a magnifier, a 1-6 LPVO scope would be very close to the same price. You can also get them with illuminated reticles.
If you are thinking about a red dot and a magnifier, a 1-6 LPVO scope would be very close to the same price. You can also get them with illuminated reticles.
Posted on 8/13/25 at 11:50 am to bbvdd
I have an astigmatism too. I wonder if that is why I have so much trouble w target acquisition w the rimfire scope on my .17 HMR? Guess I should just go to Jim’s or Bowie and actually look thru some of these sights.
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