Hi: thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth. I have been hunting squirrels with a Ruger 10/22 since the 10/22 came out. I used to average about 80 to 100 squirrels a year. My favorite setup that I have always used is a good one inch 4x scope and a weaver style base mount. I am not fond of the grooved dovetail mount because I have had scopes to move forward or backwards in the grooves. The weaver style has cross slots in the mount to prevent this movement. Another thing I do not believe in buying a scope that costs more than my gun. I once bought a used one inch Universal brand scope from a friend for 10.00. The box had a sales sticker on it $ 19.95. I used that cheapo scope for many many years on 22s, up to 30/06 rifles with nary a problem. It never fogged up or caused me any trouble and I sold it finally still mounted on a 10/22. I have owned many of the bargain scopes over the years such as Tasco, Simmons, Bushnell etc. and have never had a problem as yet. I have tried 3xto9x and 4xto12x on the 10/22 but my favorite setup will always be the 4x one inch tube scope. It gets the job done!

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