RE: Pistol scope
I would recommend starting out with a 2x to get used to holding it correctly so that you can find your target quickly. After that bump up to a 4x or a variable power, Leupold or Nikon would be my choice of optics. Once you get comfortable at shooting long distances it's a good 150yd gun w/ an 8 1/2 or 10 1/2 bbl. factory rings are good but a good base is a "T'SOB" made by JD Jones of SSK industries in Ohio. I would recommend Mag-na-Porting as well. Good Luck