22 scope suggestions
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Centerfire rifle scopes without adjustable objective will not have the proper parallax.
On a BL22 size rifle I prefer a Leupold Rimfire fixed 4X or their Rimfire 3X9.
Tasco,Bushnell, Simmons also have rimfire scopes that will not over take the rifle with their size.
The BL22 is lite and trim an over size scope will impact the balance and handling.
On a BL22 size rifle I prefer a Leupold Rimfire fixed 4X or their Rimfire 3X9.
Tasco,Bushnell, Simmons also have rimfire scopes that will not over take the rifle with their size.
The BL22 is lite and trim an over size scope will impact the balance and handling.
if you can find a Browning scope that was made for them by Redfield in Denver. It's a small scope like the 3/4" baby Redfield but with a smoother profile for Browning.These are really clear and fit perfectly on a BL or SA 22 from Browning......hard to find but worth the effort if that's a look you'd like.
I second the use of a the suggested Leupolds. I prefer a different reticle of theirs called the hunt plex instead of the one in the picture above. But over all For the price I think the leupolds have great glass. Leupold makes Vx-Freddom scopes that are specifically made for rimfire.
I have a Sightron S1 Hunter 4-12X40, on my Anschutz 64 Silhouette, that performs very well. In my experience, it's important to get a scope for .22's that have parallax focus adjustments for distances under 100 meters (or yards). There are numerous centerfire scopes that are fixed for 100 meters that do not have an adjustment feature, and rimfire scopes fixed at 50 meters. For reference, here is what my .22lr Anshutz experienced with different optics -
Tasco World Class 4-12X40 (fixed parallax at 50, it was the 90's & I wasn't rich): Used for 5 years & consistently under 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards. Used for varmint at distances from 25- 125. Clarity not great past 100. Cost - $40.
Vision Tac 4-16X40 (fixed parallax at 50): Used for over 10 years (target shooting to see how well a bottom end scope would perform). Consistently under 1/2 inch groups at 50. Clarity not great past 100. Cost - probably $50.
Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-12X40 (fixed parallax at 100): Used for a few months. Could not get groups sub-MOA at distances of 25, 50 and 100. Great clarity past 100. Cost - $249 (was on sale).
Sightron S1 Hunter 4-12X40 (adjustable parallax 8 to infinity): Still on rifle. Consistently sub-MOA at distances of 25, 50 and 100. Great clarity past 100. Cost - $292.
Good read on the topic here: https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1172291
And here: https://www.fieldandstream.com/stor...e-scopes-plus-great-options-for-every-budget/
Tasco World Class 4-12X40 (fixed parallax at 50, it was the 90's & I wasn't rich): Used for 5 years & consistently under 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards. Used for varmint at distances from 25- 125. Clarity not great past 100. Cost - $40.
Vision Tac 4-16X40 (fixed parallax at 50): Used for over 10 years (target shooting to see how well a bottom end scope would perform). Consistently under 1/2 inch groups at 50. Clarity not great past 100. Cost - probably $50.
Vortex Diamondback Tactical 4-12X40 (fixed parallax at 100): Used for a few months. Could not get groups sub-MOA at distances of 25, 50 and 100. Great clarity past 100. Cost - $249 (was on sale).
Sightron S1 Hunter 4-12X40 (adjustable parallax 8 to infinity): Still on rifle. Consistently sub-MOA at distances of 25, 50 and 100. Great clarity past 100. Cost - $292.
Good read on the topic here: https://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1172291
And here: https://www.fieldandstream.com/stor...e-scopes-plus-great-options-for-every-budget/
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Sure, I've only looked personally through 6 scopes in my life but for a 22, in a "fun" setting Im going to say: Anything will work. Even the 20$ scope I got makes me shoot just as well as the 200$ Bushnell. Depending on lighting, I can shoot better using a peep site so what's that tell you....
I am a longe range shooter have numerous Nightforce, Swarovski scopes but in this case only looking to pop the odd grouse now and then and played at the range.
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I've got a Cabelas Covenant-4 FFP SF 6-24x50 (ca. $500) on my B22 (ca. $400 
) and I find it's good for 'casual' targets. Not much small game nearby but I'd guess the 6x would be good for close-in and the 24 for 50-100. I can shoot about 1.5-2" at 100 with mine, and see the holes easily but haven't tried longer . . . yet. Mostly waiting for 'still' day which is rare here
) and I find it's good for 'casual' targets. Not much small game nearby but I'd guess the 6x would be good for close-in and the 24 for 50-100. I can shoot about 1.5-2" at 100 with mine, and see the holes easily but haven't tried longer . . . yet. Mostly waiting for 'still' day which is rare here 
Weaver Classic are not common but if you find one you'll probably like it. They are made in Japan and good quality. The rimfire models (50 yard parallax) are R4, a 4x28mm and VR7, a 2.5-7x28mm.
Someone has a Nikon Prostaff rimfire 4x in the EE for under $200. That's probably a good thing at that price.
Someone has a Nikon Prostaff rimfire 4x in the EE for under $200. That's probably a good thing at that price.
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One can adjust the parallax with Leupold if one is inclined.
Takes a bit of fussing, but eventually it will be tuned accordingly.
Or just buy an appropriate Rim-fire rifle scope for the Browning BL.
The Fixed 4X or the 2-7 Rim-fire scope from Leupold.
Rob
I like the Vortex Crossfires for rimfire, they have a 2-7x with 50 yard parallax which is excellent for a rimfire. I also have the centerfire version on a 9.3x62mm and the glass is the same, it's just the parallax setting that's different. Plenty clear for rimfire ranges.
