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I just bought a CZ 452 Varmint .22LR and would like to put a quality scope on it. I realize a .22 doesn't require anything high end.

I have had cheap $40-$50 Bushnells and Tasco's on my pellet gun and couldn't stand looking through them. I was thinking along the lines of a Bushnell trophy.

Any thoughts on brand, fixed or variable. If variable what magnification?

Thanks.
 
I prefer to use a AO scope on my rimfires. My advice would be to buy the best you can afford. I have a Trophy on my 10/22 and ordered a Leupold for my Sako.
 
AO stands for adjustable objective. It is on the end of the scope and allows you to "tune" your scope for the distance you are shooting at.

AO in my opinion gives you two big advantages: It allows you to...

1. Use higher magnification levels at closer distances (I.E with a normal scope you could probably only use 4 or 5 power at a distance of 15 yards or so where with a scope with AO you can usually use its max power - 24 in many cases)

2. With a "normal scope" it will have paralex set for approximately 100 or 150 yards. When shooting at distances of 50 or 100 yards, when you move your head near the scope the crosshairs will also move. This can be quite annoying when you are trying to shoot good groups. A scope with AO elliminates paralex at whatever distance you are shooting at.

For general hunting and plinking an AO scope isn't really needed but is a real nice feature for target shooting :)
 
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cz452shooter said:
AO stands for adjustable objective. It is on the end of the scope and allows you to "tune" your scope for the distance you are shooting at.

AO in my opinion gives you two big advantages: It allows you to...

1. Use higher magnification levels at closer distances (I.E with a normal scope you could probably only use 4 or 5 power at a distance of 15 yards or so where with a scope with AO you can usually use its max power - 24 in many cases)

2. With a "normal scope" it will have paralex set for approximately 100 or 150 yards. When shooting at distances of 50 or 100 yards, when you move your head near the scope the crosshairs will also move. This can be quite annoying when you are trying to shoot good groups. A scope with AO elliminates paralex at whatever distance you are shooting at.

For general hunting and plinking an AO scope isn't really needed but is a real nice feature for target shooting :)
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Thanks. That certainly answered my question. I assume you shoot CZ rimfire judging by your username.

What scope do you use on yours?
 
For around $200 you can get a Mueller 4.5-14x40 AO scope. I have one on a CZ rimfire and another on a 223 bolt action rifle. I think they are good quality and value. Very clear optics. I would go for a variable because on some shots you can benefit from and appreciate the higher magnification, and on others you simply can't use high magnification. Too small of field of view to find a gopher up close for instance. I would definately get an AO or side focus scope if you aim to shoot very precisely. I think its a great benefit when you start trying to shoot dime size or smaller groups at 50 yards.
 
lackeyse said:
Thanks. That certainly answered my question. I assume you shoot CZ rimfire judging by your username.

What scope do you use on yours?
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Your Welcome :)

Yes, I do shoot a CZ (it is my go-to hunting gun and plinking gun). For most of the time I used it I have had a Simmons 3-9x40 on it. Great little scope for hunting and plinking but for target work I used a 6-24x40AO scope on it.
 
I'm using a Bushnell 3200 4-12 AO on my CZ452. It's got the Ballistic Plex reticle, so you have some convenient hold-over lines when you want to reach out a bit. I mounted it in Burris Deluxe steel rings, which puts the scope's objective just a hair above the barrel. I've been extremely pleased with this setup.
 
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I'm using a Bushnell 3200 4-12 AO on my CZ452. It's got the Ballistic Plex reticle, so you have some convenient hold-over lines when you want to reach out a bit. I mounted it in Burris Deluxe steel rings, which puts the scope's objective just a hair above the barrel. I've been extremely pleased with this setup.
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What do you think of a Bushnell Legend 5-15x40mm AO with Mil Dot reticle? The price is in my range. Any thoughts?
 
lackeyse said:
What do you think of a Bushnell Legend 5-15x40mm AO with Mil Dot reticle? The price is in my range. Any thoughts?
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I have one of those on my 10/22. It's a pretty good scope, but I don't care for Bushnell's warranty policy. That's why I ordered a Leupold.
 
How bout rings? Should I mount directly to the dovetails or is there a base that I should put on and then mount the rings to the base?

The reason I am asking is because a local dealer told my brother to mount a base on top of his diana pellet gun. The base fastens to the dovetails and the rings to the base. The dealer told him that this was a more robust set up. Sort of sounds rediculous but who knows.

Also, what about objective clearence? If I buy a scope with a 40mm objective and mount the rings directly to the dovetails then what rings do you recommend?
 
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