10/22 Scope?
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For a scope on a 22 rimfire, get a scope that was designed for a 22 rimfire. They have the parallax set for zero at about 50 yards, with pretty minimal showing at 20.
But check any center fire designed scope at 25, or even 35, and see if that is the scope you want on your 22.
But check any center fire designed scope at 25, or even 35, and see if that is the scope you want on your 22.
I've heard(read) good things about the Vortex Crossfire and Diamondback lines of scopes. The Shooting Edge in Calgary should be getting more stock.
If you're doing target shooting, especially at different ranges, get an Adjustable Objective (aka. side focus, saddle focus, adjustable parallax, etc) and make sure it adjusts down to 15 yards or closer. Airgun scopes like Leapers (low end) and Hawke (low to mid range) would work, too. dlairgun.com carries both.
If you're doing target shooting, especially at different ranges, get an Adjustable Objective (aka. side focus, saddle focus, adjustable parallax, etc) and make sure it adjusts down to 15 yards or closer. Airgun scopes like Leapers (low end) and Hawke (low to mid range) would work, too. dlairgun.com carries both.
All good advice so far, especially the part about making sure it's appropriate for rimfire ranges. Another consideration might be how you intend to use it. If you think you need power up to 12x, yet, most of your shooting will be offhand shots around 25-30 yards, you might be heading in the wrong direction. To my way of thinking, getting the best 3-9x scope you can afford is a safe bet. For the price, the Vortex Crossfires seem really nice, Bushnell 3200s are too, but a little more money. I've put some pretty low-end scopes on rimfires and airguns over the years an most of them have over-delivered for their price point. Granted, I never hunted with them in the rain, or subjected them to harsh environments/temperatures. I have a $100 Bushnell Trophy 3-9x on one of my .22s...going on 10+ years. It's been through hell and back, won't die though. Haven't even needed to adjust it in more than 6 years. I have nicer scopes on all my other rifles, making me LESS likely to use that one now, so it might be upgraded just because.
Most 10/22s aren't really range/target guns, so you have lots of options open to you that will work well, and not cost too much.
Most 10/22s aren't really range/target guns, so you have lots of options open to you that will work well, and not cost too much.
I got a Bushnell banner dusk & dawn series 3x9x40mm for $109.00. Little overkill for a 22 price wise but yah (it's actually for a .223...). Weighs 13 oz. 3.3" Eye relief. It's 12" long and the mounting length required is 5.8"
3-9x 40mm, Red & Green Illuminated Crosshairs
713949I
Features
Illuminated/ adjustable brightness Red Reticle & Green Reticle
Regular black reticle for when battery is dead
Multi-coated optics
One-piece tube
100% waterproof/fogproof construction
Dry-nitrogen filled
1/4 M.O.A. fingertip, resettable windage and elevation adjustment
Fast-focus eyepiece
3-9x 40mm, Red & Green Illuminated Crosshairs
713949I
Features
Illuminated/ adjustable brightness Red Reticle & Green Reticle
Regular black reticle for when battery is dead
Multi-coated optics
One-piece tube
100% waterproof/fogproof construction
Dry-nitrogen filled
1/4 M.O.A. fingertip, resettable windage and elevation adjustment
Fast-focus eyepiece
I had a banner 3-9x40 like the guy above, got rid of it because of the parallax like most people are saying. A dedicated rimfire scope or AO is definately recommended. I have a Bushnell banner dusk & dawn 3.5-10x39ao on my 10/22 shorty, I'm quite happy with it for the price. Mounted on a Dlask rail, which is also a nice piece.
It depends alot on what you use your gun for? If you are a hunter, then you don't want a magnification that is too high on the low end of the range... certainly not higher than 6X, but we prefer nothing higher than 4.5X on the low end... I echo the sentiments for the Mueller APV... you can get them on eBay for $130 from a couple vendors that will ship to Canada... we have four APV's and they are very bright, clear, forgiving and accurate. I am not a fan of the Vortex Crossfire scope, I had two and had to return both... and the online reviews were not good... another really nice scope is the Hawke Varmint 4-16X44mm SF... it has a very nice 1/2 Mil-Dot reticle that works great for .22 LR. Another inexpensive line is the BSA Contender series... we have four of these also, both the 4-16X40mm SP MD and the 6-24X40MM SP MD... some pics are below... first pic is the Mueller APV, second pic is the BSA Contender 4-16X40mm, the third pic is the BSA Contender 6-24X40mm ;
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It's a tough call. Going too cheap on a scope will end up costing you more in the long run.
As already mentioned get one that will have parallax down to 20 yards. Most centerfire scopes are set to 100 yards. Which means for example if shooting indoors at 20 yards you would only be able to use about 5-6x out of a 3-9x. Even then while maintaining as close to perfect sight picture you will get parallax problems. It can be frustrating.
I use Leupold EFR on my expensive rimfires. But I also use a lot of the Falcon scopes. They work pretty well for rimfire, although a bit big.
I hope the contender line has been upgraded. From the picture they do look better. I had one come with a high end rimfire (wanted the rifle not the scope). The scope was a hunk of junk. Crappy glass and parallax that didn't work. It ended up in the garbage can.
I'd look at Sightron as well. The falcon scopes are ok but they would be the lowest quality I would go with. You won't be wasting your money with them, you will with some of the other choices.
As already mentioned get one that will have parallax down to 20 yards. Most centerfire scopes are set to 100 yards. Which means for example if shooting indoors at 20 yards you would only be able to use about 5-6x out of a 3-9x. Even then while maintaining as close to perfect sight picture you will get parallax problems. It can be frustrating.
I use Leupold EFR on my expensive rimfires. But I also use a lot of the Falcon scopes. They work pretty well for rimfire, although a bit big.
I hope the contender line has been upgraded. From the picture they do look better. I had one come with a high end rimfire (wanted the rifle not the scope). The scope was a hunk of junk. Crappy glass and parallax that didn't work. It ended up in the garbage can.
I'd look at Sightron as well. The falcon scopes are ok but they would be the lowest quality I would go with. You won't be wasting your money with them, you will with some of the other choices.
