Need some thoughts from everyone on the usual sight-in distance for a .22 Rifle using High speed hollow points. I'm thinking 50 yards but it's been quite a long time since I did any shooting with a .22 and I'm using peep sights, not a scope. There are plenty of squirrels and rabbits in my area that I'd like to take advantage of.
Sight-in Distance for .22 Rifle
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Ammo Smith
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50yds is where I would start at or maybe 75yds.
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With peep sights, between 40-50 yards sounds about right for hunting small game. Closer range is still close enough to make a killing shot, and a little further isn't a real issue.
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filmjunkie4ever
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I have two .22 rifles. One has open sights and the other has a cheap scope on top.
I sighted both of them in for 75 yards. But that is because they see use on ground squirrels and rabbits, and the occasional communist pop can.
If I was hunting tree squirrels though, I would go for the 50 yard zero personally.
I sighted both of them in for 75 yards. But that is because they see use on ground squirrels and rabbits, and the occasional communist pop can.
If I was hunting tree squirrels though, I would go for the 50 yard zero personally.
HeathSexton
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I sight mine in for 25yds
DrMike
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Mine are sighted in at 50 yards. Grouse are generally shot at from 20 to 40 yards. My farthest shot on a grouse was ~60 yards. I took several sharptails at that distance.
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I have a Remington M541T-HB with A VX II 4-12 with turrets that is scary accurate with Remington Yellow Jackets. Some of the trophies it has collected are 2 mice off a bird feeder at 20 yds and a red squirrel at 75 yds. Its my go to vermin patrol rifle. The 50 yd zero covers everything I use it for.
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I have a Remington M541T-HB with A VX II 4-12 with turrets that is scary accurate with Remington Yellow Jackets. Some of the trophies it has collected are 2 mice off a bird feeder at 20 yds and a red squirrel at 75 yds. Its my go to vermin patrol rifle. The 50 yd zero covers everything I use it for.
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DrMike
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Mice at twenty yards is some fine shooting, Jim. My "go to" ammunition is Remington Golden Sabre, which my T-Bolt appears to prefer.
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Guy Miner
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Dearly love my .22's, rifle and pistol.
Yeah, 50 yards is just fine.
Guy
Yeah, 50 yards is just fine.
Guy
With most Long Rifle ammo at 1250 fps , (0 at 17 yrds )
With the trajectory puts you pretty much (0 at 75) when you stretch it out a bit .
I got this from the ol marlin sight in guide that came with my 39a , it is darn close , as per ussual there maybe fine tuning involved.
With the trajectory puts you pretty much (0 at 75) when you stretch it out a bit .
I got this from the ol marlin sight in guide that came with my 39a , it is darn close , as per ussual there maybe fine tuning involved.
elkeater2
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I just don't want to be thinking about trajectory and doing mental calculations when game presents itself. That's true for my bigger rifles, too. Even so, a guy has to learn his own setup with a .22 because of that rainbow trajectory. I suggest sighting at 50, but then really checking at 25 and 75 yds. so you know where they hit, especially for squirrels. You'll develop a feel for drop vs. distance beyond 50 yds. with some practice.
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