Hey guys,
I'm in the market for a camo, variable powered scope for my son's new camo Ruger 10/22. I'm finding out there's not a lot of choices out there. Of the few camo scopes I see, a large number are described as "shotgun/muzzleloader" scopes. What does this mean? I know riflescopes usually have the parallax set at 75 yds while rimfire scopes are much closer. Do "shotgun/muzzleloader" scopes have an in between parallax? Thanks.

Some years ago purchased two Nikon 1.75x4.5 "shotgun" scopes for general use and they have been used on everything from 22's to 458Lotts and still working today. I think the 75yd item is the only real difference, but they are a tough little scope for the money. They are offered in camo as well I believe.

Some centerfire scopes have parallax set at 100 yards. 22 Rimfire scopes have their parallax set at 50, or 60 yards. Shotgun/muzzleloader scopes have parallax set at 75 yards, with is about ideal for a 22 rimfire also. The difference in parallax in scopes having it set at 50, 60, or 75 yards is negligible when looking thru the center of the scope's eye piece.

As already mentioned, it's probably the parallax setting. I use Leupold's VXI 1-4 on my 375 H&H and 416 Rem. I like their ruggedness and thick reticle. Lou

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Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
As already mentioned, it's probably the parallax setting. I use Leupold's VXI 1-4 on my 375 H&H and 416 Rem. I like their ruggedness and thick reticle. Lou

+1

The thick reticle I think is another shotgun scope feature.
My son just bought a Leupold shotgun/muzzle loader scope. I'll have to ask him.