22 rimfire scope damage
- Thread starter hawkin user
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- Western Manitoba
So far as I know, high power rifle scopes often have their parallax set much further than useful with rimfire ranges, so high power rifle scopes without AO may not actually work well with a rimfire, but I too would like to know if or how damage to that scope could result??
I've used a Bushnell 3-9x40 on a Savage 64 (a couple years ago) with no probs. And Just put it on a new A22 until I decide what 'better' scope to get. Haven't shot it yet, waiting for good weather out East here. I did have to adjust my holdover with the 64 (Potashminer is right about parallax), but no damage; just some wasted shots. I'll let you know if anything breaks 
Could you define the wreckage details to help us with the problem?
22 rimfire recoil cannot possibly damage high power rifle scopes that are made well. If you could give us the brand and model that might help. There are some cheap brands and models that may fall apart easily on their own. Price is also a clue for potential risk of self-destruct breakage.
22 rimfire recoil cannot possibly damage high power rifle scopes that are made well. If you could give us the brand and model that might help. There are some cheap brands and models that may fall apart easily on their own. Price is also a clue for potential risk of self-destruct breakage.
I think they may have been referring to hi end .22 pellet rifles and as mentioned above there is no possible way a rimfire rifle could damage any scope. You may find of course that many scopes would not be or appropriate as the parallax setting of 100 to 150 yds would not ne ideal for rimfire distances. Phil.
The harmonics produced in rimfire rifles is quite different from that of centrefire rifles (or air rifles), and is why manufacturers make the two (three) different types.
The harmonics of a rimfire rifle can cause failures in a scope designed for the harmonics of centerfire rifle. And vice-versa.
Many people put centerfire rifle scopes on their rimfire rifles, and seem to be fine, but the manufacturers do not recommend it. The warranty may not cover damage from the wrong service, so check it out prior to purchase.
The harmonics of a rimfire rifle can cause failures in a scope designed for the harmonics of centerfire rifle. And vice-versa.
Many people put centerfire rifle scopes on their rimfire rifles, and seem to be fine, but the manufacturers do not recommend it. The warranty may not cover damage from the wrong service, so check it out prior to purchase.
Im not sure where youve heard the barrel harmonics Story but can assure you it is just that, a Story. Thousands of shooters use high end rifle scopes designed for centerfire rifles on their rimfires for different types of competitive shooting, like ORPS and CRPS. The main difference in rimfire optics is exactly whats been stated and its the parallax setting at much shorter distances. I have a few rimfire guns and all have scopes that are not rimfire specific. Fire easily over 10,000 rimfire rounds a year and some years much more as in the covid times. Never had any issue with any of my various branded optics. The only killer of most optics is poorly mounted and extreme recoil, or just junk scopes which are available.
- Location
- Okanagan Valley B.C.
I gotta go with longstud , lots of stories out there.
I shoot rimfire exclusively and a good quality scope can have
a parallax adjustable down to 15 yds. whereas a rimfire
scope is set at 50 yds usually.
Can't see any calibre causing damage to a scope that is
properly mounted.
I shoot rimfire exclusively and a good quality scope can have
a parallax adjustable down to 15 yds. whereas a rimfire
scope is set at 50 yds usually.
Can't see any calibre causing damage to a scope that is
properly mounted.
Blastattack
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Winnipeg MB
That’s a crock of crap. Whoever told you that was weaving a tale of pure fantasy. The only difference between a “Rimfire” and regular scope of similar quality will be the fixed parallax distance. If a scope is marketed as Rimfire and doesn’t come from a reputable brand, it’s probably just junk that’ll barely hold together long enough to part you from your money.
