Best BR/offhand scope for a Kidd 10/22 -- for my son

[cubewarrior]

Hi,

I'm building a Kidd 10/22 for my 11y son -- my existing full size 22lr trainer (M40A5-like) with a 25x scope is too big for him. The Kidd will print less than an inch at 50y when my son does his part. Would you recommend a scope that is sufficient for him to self-spot hits at 50y on BR while still having a form factor that fits low on a 10/22 and can also be shot offhand at 15y and 25y. The larger scopes sit too high and come back too far for him to get proper eye relief. I already have an adjustable stock.

Thanks

 

[mccannicalbob]

My son's 10/22 has a Vortex 2-7x32 on it. Not great, but he wouldn't appreciate great anyway. It's cheap, light, fairly small, and works great for gophers.

 

[huntnh]

Iv got a vortex diamond back tactical 4-16 on mine works great

 

[RandomWAguy]

Hard to tell how light or small you want the scope to be vs what you have now...Im going to say that the midas tac 4-16x should make a great choice.

 

[cubewarrior]

Thanks for all of your replies. We run a Strike Eagle 1-6 on his lever gun -- great for steel but not so great for self-sighting. If he'll be able to spot 22 holes at 4-16x, then that should be a good compromise.

 

[Trung Si Ma]

I also have the Vortex Diamondback Tactical on my back up Kidd and you can easily see holes at 50 yards. My Goddaughter (5'0" ~100 lbs) has no problems with the set up.