Opinions please..

[posensm2]

So I picked up a Remi 597 Heavy Barrel the other day and this is what I was thinking of for an optic:

http://www.bushnell.com/all-products/rifle-scopes/ar-optics/2-7x-32mm

Your suggestions are welcome, also looking for a bipod...

Thanks all.

 

[radmacks]

I would go 3x9 for optics and a bigger objective lens. You'll find you can stretch that little .22 out pretty far and 7 might be a tad short.

There are some Harris clones on eBay for $20.

 

[a j cave]

What do you plan to shot & at what range? For gophers I have 2 that I use, a 2-7, and a3-9. For punching paper a 8-32.

 

[posensm2]

What do you plan to shot & at what range? For gophers I have 2 that I use, a 2-7, and a3-9. For punching paper a 8-32.

Mainly plinking/paper but hunting when I get a chance. Grouse, gophers...

 

[metalbender]

How deep is your pocket? If the budget allows, have a peek at a Burris Timberline. Fairly compact, yet has a max of 14x for target work. AO lets you dial in for all ranges. Quite highly rated over at Rimfire Central. Mine is on a Belgian Browning T Bolt.

 

[johNTO]

Mainly plinking/paper but hunting when I get a chance. Grouse, gophers...

A 597?…accuracy is probably good out to what 50 maybe 70yrds? For your application(s) ^^^ I think a fixed 4x power scope would suffice. Quick, compact and light especially if you intend on mounting a bi-pod on the rifle and carrying it in the woods.
For around $40 I'm happy with a fixed 4x power Simmons 22mag on my (50yrd) .22lr plinker….YMMV