Scope ideas for an Evil Roy .22 WMR

[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!

[BigAl52]

Welcome to the forum glad you joined us. Burris and Leupold both make good 2x7 scopes that should do well on that rifle.

[Mags]

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Welcome from the TV, Oregon!

[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



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[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.

[RanchRoper]

Welcome from Alberta, enjoy the forum.

[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.

[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.

[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

[MrMMG]

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, and the great advice. Hopefully I’ll be able to pay it forward down the line.