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Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 10:55 am
by MrMMG
Hello folks,

Can anyone suggest some scope ideas for the Evil Roy in .22 WMR? Given it’s shorter barrel length and stock, I am concerned about eye relief/ check weld issues, as well as overall scope length. I was planning to get raised rings to be able to use the sights for close range, and was looking for a scope in the 2-7x or 3-9x range. Any ideas would be appreciated appreciated. Thank you! :)

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:00 am
by BigAl52
Welcome to the forum glad you joined us. Burris and Leupold both make good 2x7 scopes that should do well on that rifle.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:34 pm
by Mags
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Welcome from the TV, Oregon!

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:39 pm
by JEBar
welcome indeed .... delighted to have you join our forum .... we have bunches of members who have Henry 22's .... I'm sure some with first hand knowledge will be along to offer good suggestion .... please be sure to add your Henry Rifle(s) to our community's total at the link below



http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.p ... 84#p131984

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:41 pm
by CT_Shooter
Welcome to the forum from CT. I'm sure you'll get some advice about a scope for your Henry. Glad you joined us.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:05 pm
by RanchRoper
Welcome from Alberta, enjoy the forum.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 2:17 pm
by Sir Henry
Welcome to the forum. Rather than recommending a brand I would suggest a 1.5 power scope which is low power enough that you don’t need iron sights and you get the best of both.

But I don’t know how you will be using it so a 2-7 power might fit your needs better if you are shooting beyond 50 yards and a fixed 4 power if shooting closer.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:11 pm
by Rifletom
Welcome from rainy Ca! As mentioned, a compact 1.5 on up will fill the bill. Burris, Leupold, Nikon an possibly Weaver. They're out there. Enjoy your .22 Henry.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 4:31 pm
by John E Davies
I quite like my older Leupold VX1 2-7x33, it is light, compact and doesn’t overwhelm the look of a lever action carbine. The problem is this is discontinued, but buying a used one would be fine since the warranty is transferrable and forever. Just make sure the scope is genuine, there are lots of fakes.

Downside is the magnification is too low for seeing bullet holes in targets beyond 50 yards. A 12x is the minimum needed if that is important to you. Here is mine mounted on a Big Boy X (17" barrel). Note the good eye relief - 4" +or-. Those are the most excellent Warne steel Quick Detach rings (Low) on a Ranger Point Precision rail.The pics are distorted, open it in a new tab to see them properly.

John Davies
Spokane WA

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 11:27 pm
by MrMMG
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, and the great advice. Hopefully I’ll be able to pay it forward down the line.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:56 am
by Hatchdog
Personally I like the Leopold Freedom 2-7x32 Rimfire scope. I have one on a 10/22 with the 20” barrel and another on a Henry BBS .327. Great scope with very clear glass. As your’s is a magnum your shots could be longer than a LR so I think you would appreciate more power than 4x.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:39 pm
by brm4450
This is my first post on this forum. So, for what it is worth I use a Nikon PROSTAFF® Rimfire II scope on one of my Henry .22 H001TLB

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 5:55 pm
by Mags
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Welcome to the forum!
brm4450 wrote:
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:39 pm
This is my first post on this forum. So, for what it is worth I use a Nikon PROSTAFF® Rimfire II scope on one of my Henry .22 H001TLB

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:43 pm
by MrMMG
Thanks brm4450, and welcome.

Re: Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2020 6:47 pm
by CT_Shooter
Welcome to the forum from CT and thanks for joining the conversation. Glad you joined us.
brm4450 wrote:
Mon Apr 13, 2020 2:39 pm
This is my first post on this forum. So, for what it is worth I use a Nikon PROSTAFF® Rimfire II scope on one of my Henry .22 H001TLB