Noob looking at glass for the first time. 22LR at 150-200 meters

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Hi all.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Yes I'm a Newbie. I have only ever had peep's before.
I have an Anschutz 1827 Biathlon rifle that i only use at 50 Meters
Just got a CZ 457 Varmint MTR today and would like some recommendations on a scope.
Would like too take this out too 150-200 meters.
My budget is in the $500 range.
The follow up question will be what rings will I need.
Thanks Again
 
Nice rifle! Would be just over your budget but I would look through the E.E. for a used 'first gen' Vortex PST, FFP in MIL.. otherwise Vortex Diamondback tactical or Athlon Argo BTR would be my picks for cheap scopes. When choosing a scope, make sure it has a useful reticle for what you are doing! As for rings, cheap $45 Weaver tacticals have worked great for me on a few .22 and .223 bolt rifles.
 
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if you want to buy brand new, you can go to cabelas and get one of their covenant FFP 6-16x44 or 6-24x55 scopes. just make sure its FFP. they have adjustable turrets. i have one on top of my tikka right now and although id like an upgrade, for the 369$ i paid for it, it holds its own. ive shot with it out to 300 yards, more commonly at 200 and it does well

for scope mounts, i use burris Zee rings with the adjustable inserts to tilt your scope, along with a 20 moa rail.
 
boxhitch said:
why recommend a FFP to a newbie?
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One reason is that the elevation/windage holdovers in the reticle don't change with magnification.

To the original poster...depending on exactly what you're doing don't get sucked into the idea that you *need* tons of magnification. I came in third (out of ~20) at a local informal precision rimfire match with a 2.5-8 scope. Distances out to 200m. Of course, if you're going for teeny tiny groups at distance then more magnification can be useful.
 
Just bought a baush and Lomb fix 36 power for my MTR
Paid 500 used . Mint shape.. amazing how clear it is..
Focus down to 50 yards.. should be fun..
Target dot with really thin lines for cross hairs..
Not to pumped about the redical, but will give it a try.
If worst comes to worst I can sell it on the EE
 
Any half decent scope with an adjustable objective will do. Pick a magnification you are comfortable with 2 x 7, or 3 x 9... The Cabelas scopes go on sale regularly, they appear to be made by Burris. Good deal if you hit the sale.
 
if you're shooting to 200, get the best "quality" glass you can afford vs high mag.
I've got an old leupold varix iii 6.5-20 with efr adj obj. I use it at silverdale and can spot the hits on tgt at the 200y. dont waste money on high mag. scopes with crappy or meh glass.
Those 3-9 might be fine for spotting hits at 50 but will be hard at 100 or more.
 
A 22lr bullet will drop quite a bit out to 200 meters. Consider getting a scope with tactical turrets and/or a ballistic reticle. I personnally use the Bushnell AR Optics 4.5-18 on my SAVAGE B22 and I am happy with it.
 
It is easy for those who have been in the game for a while to suggest dropping several hundred to over a G note on a scope but if it is your first scope, I would recommend an inexpensive name brand scope to start off with. An expensive scope is not needed on a .22 because you could only spend so much on better glass and feature before the rule of diminishing returns apply. The high end scope cost more, not only because of the glass but primarily because of their ability to withstand the pounding from a .338 or .30-06 or .50bmg or even a .308. These scopes are backed by good warranties but that is not to say that an inexpensive scope is not.

If you want a good scope with a good name and a good warranty at a decent price, the most underrated scope at the moment and best bang for the money IMO is the made in the Philippines made Simmons 6-24x55 Whitetail Classic which comes with 1" tube 1" tall rings, finger adjustable turrets and flip up lenses caps. Now before any naysayers chime in, note that this scope is $128 Canadian, at some dealers. I bought one just to try it out and I stuck it first on my AR15 and then moved it up to my m305 and then reluctantly back down to one of my Biathlon rifles. After some testing, I went back to the store and cleaned out their inventory. Not the perfect scope but for the price and everything it comes with how could you possibly go wrong!?! I ended giving away 4 to friends as gifts and keeping two for myself. I looked like a super star in their eyes because they got a scope that in all fairness, keeps up with my $600 scopes (not the $1000 but still). Read the reviews on this scope and if you are not convinced, I have a $1800 scope I can sell you for $1400.
 
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