For that, I think a Leupold rimfire scope. It's quality, cheap, and should work fine.

 

If you call $200 and up "cheap" for a $275 rifle!

- OS

 

Regardless of what you choose, you're going to have to deal with the takedown feature.

The barrel itself never quite returns to zero. Therefore the sight itself will never be quite right when installed and reinstalled.

So with that in mind, I would suggest a 2-4moa red dot sight.
The impact should always be under the dot at Amy reasonable range.

 

I think that is your best bet for a small takedown survival rifle like the AR7.

You are never going to be able to rely on long range accuracy and with the caliber it doesn't matter anyway.

I would just make sure you get a nice QD mount system.
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Something relatively low power like this:
http://swfa.com/Bushnell-1-4x24-AR-Optics-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P61351.aspx

 

I'm used to shooting with red dot (CCO/M68) as well as ACOGs so I'm tempted to lean that way. The tighten to clicks mount on most modern AR style optics would seem a good way to mount it with easy on/off while keeping most its zero. I'll have to devise some sort of protected carry pouch type thing to hold it when the rifle is "stored" but I don't think that will be to hard.
keep up the feedback guys... I appreciate it.

 

I would not want anything that required a battery nor would I want a take down rifle.

 

And that answers his question how?

 

Lol. I don't mind his feedback, even if it isn't really relevant. maybe to clarify, this is a food gathering, easy to pack weapon of covinence. Not a defensive/ primary firearm. I'm running 5.56 for the protection primary with a SA XD in 45 for back up. This is to throw in the BOB and come out when I need small game etc and either don't want to tap into the precious protection ammo or am concerned to loud a shot will bring unwanted attention.

 

Or.. just use the iron sights?? I mean it's a 22 not like you'll be making 200 yard shots. And personally I wouldn't have bought a rifle that has "marginal" sights.

 

Good point here... Iron sights do work ok on my AR7s for the shots that I make.. (Far<100). Maybe save those $$ and work up to a better breakdown rifle such as the Marlin papoose or new overpriced Ruger

 

I have a couple of these AR-7s from Henry but really only for the fun factor with my kiddos and the occasional kayak trip down the Brazos when it's not dry. But, I have a BSA 30mm Red-Dot bought for about $50 that Ive used on several Tac rimfire rifles that'd probably work for you without busting the bank.

http://www.amazon.com/BSA-30mm-Red-Dot-Scope/dp/B000N8MZOI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378094030&sr=8-1&keywords=bsa+optic

This amazon listing appears to be a newer version than what I have, and cheaper in cost too.. :xeye:
But if it works...

 

If it were me with that rifle I wouldn't put a optic on it,spend your money on a quality peep sight,for the yardages you will be shooting with that gun the peep sight will be as accurate as you will ever need,I would first mount a scope that I already own and shoot several types of ammo to find what the gun likes then take it off and put your peep sight on.

 

For some reason most people don't consider it as an option but the rossi 22 20ga combo is my preferred breakdown rifle. The sight picture is great on the 22 with fiber optic sights and with the 20ga barrel I can take anything from birds to large game. And the breakdown takes less than a minute to swap barrels.

 

why not a miniature/micro red dot like some are mounting on pistols now? it is very small. you can get a 3moa dot and maybe find room for it in the stock?

thinking a burris fastfire or docter etc...

 

 

LOL,
Please tell me that is a photoshop!

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This is the optic that I use with my Henry:

This is the result at 35 yards:

I don't want any optic on my Henry because, then you can't stow the rifle any more. If I can't stow the rifle any more then I might as well carry my 10-22.

Al

 

They have a 10/22 take down! :thumb:

 

I have a 10/22 Takedown also and have been considering getting this compact sight so it will still fit in the backpack.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/hq-issue-25-10x40mm-laser-scope.aspx?a=1128042

 

https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-Arms-Micro-Dot-with-Removable-Base-p/md-06l.htm

 

two good scopes for you're .22 depending on what you want, the fixed power is more compact the variable is well variable.... personal choice sort of thing as there can be arguments either way.... personally i like having a magnified scope on my .22's .... it's not always about distance, sometimes it's about the size of the target, or a combination of both size of target and distance... or maybe i just suck...lol, i don't know tough to tell from some of the responses i'm seeing here.

http://www.slickguns.com/product/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-4-x-32-black-matte-riflescope-nikoplex-9995-50-mir-and-fsss

http://www.slickguns.com/product/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-3-9x40-matte-scope-bdc-150-10999-after-coupon

 

Get a 10/22 16" TD and install a folding stock.

 

I would call my cz 452 scout the closest I got. It's main purpose and what i told the wife is its for the daughter to learn to shoot a .22 and hunt with. It would make a good bug out type small game getter. I just put a recoil pad on the back of it for length of pull adjustment. The cz is darn accurate too, and the open sights are pretty decent. I got this a while ago for about $220.

 

I think you have a good suggestion, but given that the Papoose is discontinued, other options need to be discussed.

Is it? That would be the first I heard of it and it is still listed on the Marlin website.

 

Well, now, isn't that something? Listen to my local FFL dealer, and he says something untrue Maybe because he looked for "Papoose" and not 70PSS. Thank you for letting me know!