Best scope for $90?

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OK I'm still looking for a scope for my rimfire...every time I think I found 'the one' turnes out it's crap :eek: :(

this is what I'm looking at;

Bushnell Sportsman 3-9x40 (72-3940M) $73 > info
Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn 3-9x40 (71-3946) $90 > info
Tasco World Class 3-12x40 (MAG312x40) $82 > info
Tasco World Class 3-9x40 Illumitated (MAG3940IR) $79 > info
Tasco Target/Varmint 2.5-10x42 Mil-Dot (VAR251042M) $80 > info

which one would you get?

(btw anything I missed that would be a better choice? I want something ~3-9+ x 40mm+);
 
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I would really like 3-9x40...I would also like to buy new.

so what the fudge is wrong with Tascos? :( I was getting set on Tasco Target/Varmint mil dot? how bad can they be?


out of the 5 scopes I mentioned what would be your pick?
 
Oxymorons

IM_Lugger said:
I would really like 3-9x40...I would also like to buy new.

so what the fudge is wrong with Tascos? :( I was getting set on Tasco Target/Varmint mil dot? how bad can they be?


out of the 5 scopes I mentioned what would be your pick?
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Here's a list of oxymorons to ponder.....

Jumbo Shrimp
Marital Bliss
Good scope for 90 bucks

NormB
 
NormB, I said "BEST" scope for $90! I realise I can't get a quality of a $1000 scope for $90 :rolleyes: and I'm not trying to. I just want the best I can get for the money, nothing more nothing less... afterall it's going on a $200 rimfire ;)
 
Big JD-From the hills said:
Either get a fixed rimfire specific scope, or one with an AO. I like my banner 4-12X40AO. The legend scopes are ok too!
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My thoughts exactly!

The Banner 4-12 is a very good .22 scope. Cost is about $130 a Wally's. You really do need AO if you want to shoot at a variety of distances with a .22.
 
As 7.62 says - most scopes are set for 100y+ parralax. Some 22 scopes are 50 y, otherwise an AO scope is the way to go.

How about the Bushnell Banner 3-9 X40 with AO for about 120 large?
 
I know this isn't what you were looking at but I think the best chance of getting a good scope at a decent price is to stick with a 4x and avoid the variables..if you have ever had a low price variable apart ... it will be apparent why.

The Scopechief line from Bushnell have been pretty fair and often you can find a
good deal. They used to make fixed and variable (I have an old 1.5-4.5 Scopechief on a 35 Whelan that performs very nicely BTW) I would be looking in that direction personally.

(You can minimize/eliminate the effect of parallax by ensuring you keep your eye centered on the reticle fwiw)
 
Big JD-From the hills said:
Would you like to give some details?
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Paralax is set at the factory by focus of the objective. Objective is focused by moving it in or out via a threaded insert. Some of these inserts are accessible through removing the OB rinfg, some have recesses inside the front hood for an adjustment tool.

Erect a target at the paralax range you desire, and move the insert in or out until focus is crisp....you have just set paralax for that range.

Ryan
 
I have the 4-12x40 AO banner.
Its pretty good, I liked it.
But I wanted more magnification so I got a 6-24x40 AO banner.
The 4-12 banner is good.
 
I have used the Bushnell Sprtsman and Banner on my rimfires

and higher calibers for years. Never had a problem. My brother had a small

problem on a used Banner he bought at a gun show. Brought it to the depot

here in Toronto. Got another one brand new over the counter, no questions

asked. I'll keep buying them.
 
FWIW, I have the 2.5-10x42 Tasco Varmints on my 10/22 and CZ. Yeah, they're aren't mega dollar scopes but they perform well for me and I am a satisfied customer. I also know of many others who are happy with theirs as well and some of these guys have 'em on their centrefire rifles. I found the Varmint 6-24x42 a little 'dark' when compared to the 2.5-10.....YMMV.
 
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