I have a very cheap scope on my rifle and i want to upgrade it to a better target scope. There is a lot of choice out there but i am a little bit lost (so many option from scope to scope). I really would like to get the target turret if possible. I have a budget up to 300/350$ for it (with rings). I will put it on my NS522.
Looking for a target scope for a 22lr
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Just keep your eyes on the EE. Deals come up from time to time. I came across an old Tasco 24x scope for less than $100 a while ago and that's what went on my NS522. Also picked up a Leopold 12 x scope with target dot for $200 when out visiting gun stores. Just be patient and have a look around. Or you could post an add on the EE.
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One major thing to consider is how close you want to shoot. If you want to see match sticks at 20 yards then there are a very small percentage of center fire scopes that will not only focus but be parallax free that close.
I was testing one of my rifles at 25 yards for a up coming match. It had a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 on it. I could not get parallax free at 25 yards, even at 6.5 power. My 25 yard groups ended up being worse then my 50 yard groups.
I swapped out for a Sightron SIII 6-24x50 and now I can be parallax free at 12 power at 25 yards.
Anyways, back on topic. I would have a really good look at Sightrons SIH Tac line of scopes.
I was testing one of my rifles at 25 yards for a up coming match. It had a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x50 on it. I could not get parallax free at 25 yards, even at 6.5 power. My 25 yard groups ended up being worse then my 50 yard groups.
I swapped out for a Sightron SIII 6-24x50 and now I can be parallax free at 12 power at 25 yards.
Anyways, back on topic. I would have a really good look at Sightrons SIH Tac line of scopes.
Under $300 would get you a mueller 8-32 target scope with fine x hairs and mil dot plus target turrets and AO,not sure on the mueller quality there hit and miss.Vortex crossfire ii 6-24x50 v plex,BDC reticle puts it over $400.I have the Vortex with BDC on my long range Savage TR ,tracks extremely well and I can just make out my bullet holes at 200yds.I also have a sightron big sky 6-24 and the bullet holes are much easier too see at 200yds but at twice the price of a crossfire.I just bought a CZ455 off the EE and am looking to scope it as well,I would love to try the mueller but I bought a mueller APT in the spring and it was junk out of the box.Red field revenge 6x18 also in your price range.They will all be made in China or the Phillipines at that price point.Theres not much on the EE as I have been looking as well,most guys want close to retail for a used scope.
.22lr's recoil will not pound a scope like a .30 calibre would so inexpensive scopes will not break as often if at all under regular use. For your consideration, a couple of the budget scopes I have on my .22's are Bushnell Banner 3-9x40... Has a lifetime warranty, made in South Korea $99 at Walmart or a Tasco 6-24x50 Varmint. Tasco is now owned by Bushnell. Forget where it is made but I assume the warranty is similar. $139 also at you local Walmart.
I use a Bushnell banner 4-12 with a/o. I used to shoot airgun field target and a lot of guys would use hawke scopes on their pre-charged rifles. A friend of mine was taking targets out to 75 yards. They're very good scopes for the money and have mill dots as well as adjustable objective.
D and L airgun sells them and is probably something you should look into.
D and L airgun sells them and is probably something you should look into.
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I purchased one Mueller 8-32 target scope on the advice of another Nutter that saw them in local competition ..
I am thrilled with it a great deal and a very bright scope
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Not without a lot of hassle. With the exchange rate and the hassle it just isn't worth it IMO.
