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Never really used a scope for rimfires before but with the bushnell sale on now seems like a good time to pick one up.

Wondering people opinions if the AR series is worth the extra money over the rimfire series? Whats the real difference between them besides the obvious mangification and crosshairs. AR is 2-7x32, rimfires are 3-9x40 or 3-12x40, which do you prefer?

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For use on my 22's I like using a 3x9x40 most times. For shooting at 200 metres I use a 6x18x50 with the Burris offset mounts. I like Bushnell scopes, great value, and an excellent warranty, in a wide range of styles and budgets.
 
I got a 6-18x40 Rimfire and love it. Side parallax works perfect. There is however a mistake in the manual. It states to zero the 17 hmr turret at 25 yards and the 22LR at 75 yards. That is actually backwards. Need to zero the 17 hmr turret at 75 and the 22 at 25 yards. This is the info I received right from Bushnell
 
Get the best scope you can afford, especially something with adjustable objective so you can adjust for paralax. Rimfire scopes are set for 50 yrds so any other scope will have error within that distance unless its adjustable.
 
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IanC said:
Get the best scope you can afford, especially something with adjustable objective so you can adjust for paralax. Rimfire scopes are set for 50 yrds so any other scope will have error within that distance unless its adjustable.
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Thats generally the rule I follow but in this case I just don't see the value in the AR series scopes over the Rimfire series hopeing someone can point out why its more $. They both are designed for the 22lr while the cheaper one ALSO works with 17hmr. Both are essentially the same weight and size. both have adjustable Paralax. Cheaper one has a a wider range on magnification. (2-7) vs (3-12). I'm not a huge fan of the Giant "AR" branding stamped on the eyepiece.

I seems like the cheaper rimfire line of scopes is just better and they tagged on a tactical tax for the AR line of scopes but correct me if I'm wrong?

Link of the 2 particular scopes in question

$180 http://bushnell.com/hunting/rifle-scopes/rimfire-optics/3-12x-40mm

$240 http://bushnell.com/tactical/riflescopes/ar-optics/2-7x-32mm
 
Cdub77 said:
Never really used a scope for rimfires before but with the bushnell sale on now seems like a good time to pick one up.

Wondering people opinions if the AR series is worth the extra money over the rimfire series? Whats the real difference between them besides the obvious mangification and crosshairs. AR is 2-7x32, rimfires are 3-9x40 or 3-12x40, which do you prefer?

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633941
633124
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When I went shopping to scope my Savage MKII TR I wanted one with side focus and exposed turrets (you know....the tactical look to match the rifle:)). Budget ~$250.
So I ordered a Bushnell AR optics 6-18x 40mm 633184. Unfortunately, it was out of stock and the wait was forever. For about the same $$ I found a Bushnell 3-12x 40mm AR223 on Amazon.
Although the BDC reticle in the AR223 is calibrated for .223 I prefer it over the Multi-X rimfire reticle. My only complaint is the cross hairs are a little thick for "precision" work. If you plan on carrying your rifle be aware that the scope is heavy. My rifle is shot off the bench so didn't matter to me.

For the money you get a lot of features and they seem to be well made with a good warranty. Sure, they're made in China....but just about everything is these days.

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I'm not sure why more people do not use airgun scopes for their 22lr's like the hawke lineup. They can certainly take the punishment from the rimfire recoil. AO is usually from 10yards.
 
Just bought a Bushnell Legend Ultra HD 4.5-14x40 and very happy about it. This is for my 25yd target shooting on. 22lr. Very clear and bright glass even at 14x. Set Parallax is very convenient and precise. Way better than a few other scope I tried that is also $250 range including Meuller APV. SFRC is selling it for $280 and they have one in stock. Don’t forget 30% rebate.
 
If it was between those two scopes I would chose the 3-12. The 3 power would be good for offhand shooting.
The higher range of the scope would be used if I wanted to do some shooting from the bench.
Another gentleman brought up 10 Yard AO (parallax) This is good to have should you be shooting at closer ranges.
The indoor range I shoot at is only 20 yards, so it is quite important to me.
I agree that a person should get the best glass they can afford for their rifles This time last year I picked up a
Bushnell Elite 6500 2.5-16X50 for my Kidd barreled Ruger 10/22. The rebate really helped.
I chose a Sightron STAC III 4-20X50 for my only other scoped .22lr for the same reasons given above.
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Pick a scope that allows a good cheek weld. You’re not likely going to be shooting a 22 In low light conditions so a 50 mm objective is pointless. Even with a high combed stock a 40 mm bell in low rings is usually just about right.
 
coyoteking said:
Pick a scope that allows a good cheek weld. You’re not likely going to be shooting a 22 In low light conditions so a 50 mm objective is pointless. Even with a high combed stock a 40 mm bell in low rings is usually just about right.
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To be honest the lighting at my local indoor range could be better.
 
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