what kind.....scope

[Ruger FL]

I have a M77/22mag and i need to put a scope on it..what kind of scope do you 22mag shooters use? This scope will be used for night hunting.

Thanks for the info.

[foxtrot]

3x9x40mm lighted FINE crosshair or lighted centerdot.You don't want a big dot or a big milldot crosshair.The finer the better.As far as brands you will get a lot of different answers on that.

[screamn in the nite]

I have to agree with foxtrot. 3-9x40 is perfect for your situation. If you're using a red light for night hunting I would go with a green lighted reticle for the scope. Red crosshairs can be hard to see under certain situations with your red hunting light. Especialy if you've got older eyes like me   

[foxtrot]

I have tried Amber,Red and green and to be honest its a toss up for me.Just so its not to big and bright or it will wash out your sighting abilities.

[Critterslayer51]

so what brands are you guys using? i've alwasy used a plain jane recticle, and I think for my "new" gun it shall have a decent illuminated scope...whats ya'll using?

[Misterjake23]

     Any good light gathering scope will work just fine.  With a good shoot light on the gun, a good light gathering scope will allow you to see and shoot just fine.  I use Leopold VX II MINIUM  or Zeiss Conquest.  Both are 3X9X40.   What ever you decide, always remember....you get what you pay for.

[Critterslayer51]

no offense but something cheaper than leopold or zeiss going to have to do in my wallet lol

[Bowman66]

I have a T/C scope off a 22/250 predator package gun,on my 17 hornet and it gathers a lot of light and the crosshairs are pretty nice for acquiring the target at night.