Ruger 22/45 Scope recommendations?

James · 05-17-2010, 07:36 PM

Ruger 22/45, MK111, 5.5" Bull Barrel.
Looking for suggestions for a scope for this pistol.
Old eye's.
I'm think'in the iron sites may not be 'the way' to go.
Idea's?

James · 05-20-2010, 05:55 PM

What determines what power scope to order?

koorbloh · 05-20-2010, 06:12 PM

I like my 3-9x adjustables...I can always shoot "minute of deer", which is good enough for me.

for a 22, go cheap.

I never understood why people spend so much on a scope for something without the range to get out that far...

meh, that's just me.

James · 05-20-2010, 08:54 PM

What do you think of this one?

http://www.opticsplanet.net/ncstar-p...-spb2530b.html

With a set of 'Throw lever rings' to make it possible to quickly remove or install the scope in a couple seconds without loss of zero.

James · 05-20-2010, 09:06 PM

GixxerPete · 01-12-2011, 02:39 PM

This thread is way old, and I imagine the OP has long ago made a decision, but I'll throw in my $.02 anyways. I have a Mark II 22/45 with the stainless bull barrel as well. I was also not happy with the stock sights, but just happened to see some on Ruger's website store. It's a fiber optic front sight (includes two colors, three sizes each) and a V-notch rear sight blade to replace the stocker. The combo was $50.

Visibility with the new sights was MUCH improved. In outdoor natural light, the front sight glows like a neon sign! Even fairly dim natural light will still work quite well. However the effect is not as great indoors. I like the "lollipop" sight picture this combo creates... just line the big yellow/green (or orange/red) dot on the verticle white "stick" and pull the trigger.

But if even 'souped up' sights are not what you're after, I recently read a pretty glowing review of Browning's red dot sight for the Buckmark series, which I'd imagine you could mount on a Ruger. Price was about $50 and the reviewer said it worked like a champ on his Buckmark. Might be worth a look.

James · 01-15-2011, 05:13 AM

Thanks for the suggestion!

05-17-2010, 07:36 PM	#1
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Ruger 22/45 Scope recommendations? Ruger 22/45, MK111, 5.5" Bull Barrel. Looking for suggestions for a scope for this pistol. Old eye's. I'm think'in the iron sites may not be 'the way' to go. Idea's?

05-20-2010, 05:55 PM	#2
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Question. What determines what power scope a shooter needs? What determines what power scope to order?

05-20-2010, 08:54 PM	#4
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Wadda ya think? What do you think of this one? http://www.opticsplanet.net/ncstar-p...-spb2530b.html With a set of 'Throw lever rings' to make it possible to quickly remove or install the scope in a couple seconds without loss of zero.

05-20-2010, 09:06 PM	#5
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Am I going to have to use Ruger's scope mount rings?

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05-20-2010, 06:12 PM	#3
koorbloh Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 662	I like my 3-9x adjustables...I can always shoot "minute of deer", which is good enough for me. for a 22, go cheap. I never understood why people spend so much on a scope for something without the range to get out that far... meh, that's just me.

01-12-2011, 02:39 PM	#6
GixxerPete Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2009 From: Renton, WA Posts: 519	This thread is way old, and I imagine the OP has long ago made a decision, but I'll throw in my $.02 anyways. I have a Mark II 22/45 with the stainless bull barrel as well. I was also not happy with the stock sights, but just happened to see some on Ruger's website store. It's a fiber optic front sight (includes two colors, three sizes each) and a V-notch rear sight blade to replace the stocker. The combo was $50. Visibility with the new sights was MUCH improved. In outdoor natural light, the front sight glows like a neon sign! Even fairly dim natural light will still work quite well. However the effect is not as great indoors. I like the "lollipop" sight picture this combo creates... just line the big yellow/green (or orange/red) dot on the verticle white "stick" and pull the trigger. But if even 'souped up' sights are not what you're after, I recently read a pretty glowing review of Browning's red dot sight for the Buckmark series, which I'd imagine you could mount on a Ruger. Price was about $50 and the reviewer said it worked like a champ on his Buckmark. Might be worth a look.

01-15-2011, 05:13 AM	#7
James Sharpshooter Joined: Jan 2010 From: Pacific NW Posts: 541	Thanks for the suggestion!