budget scope for a 1022

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it's time for a scope for my 1022.. I only use it for plinking targets.

I've been looking at the Simmons 9x32mm ($45 on amazon) and the Barska 9x32 ($51 on amazon). But, when I search these forums for recommendations for a "budget" scope most of those posts are saying $200 budget. WTF? I probably spent $200 on my ruger back when I got it.
 
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I bought a Leapers 3x9 bugbuster with adjustable parallax two and a half years ago and it is still like the day I bought it, great value in a scope.
I think D&L Airguns have them for around 100.00
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You can find a Bushnell Banner series which is a pretty good scope for your purpose. You should be able to find one new for about $100.00 to $125.00 range. Or look for a used one somewhere, Ive seen them sell for about $40.00 to $60.00
 
hessian_ said:
Is there a big enough difference with the $150 bushnell to warrant it? I ask because I'd rather save the money to put towards my centerfire fund.
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They seem to hold up much better than the cheaper alternatives I find .. even at the low end buy something that will last as you may move up to a different rifle or wish to sell it later and recover some of your investment the other scopes tend to be throw aways and don't resell well
 
Yeah if your on a budget its hard to justify buying a 50$ scope. When you buy it you are now 50 more dollars away from having a reasonable scope plus you have a piece of crap to throw out.
 
coleman1495 said:
Yeah if your on a budget its hard to justify buying a 50$ scope. When you buy it you are now 50 more dollars away from having a reasonable scope plus you have a piece of crap to throw out.
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One way of looking at it. Another way means that I'm more than $50 away from a centerfire rifle. my surprise to this is mostly coming from the fact that it's a 22. When I eventually get a .308 or .30-06 I can easily justify spending more on the scope than the rifle costs, but as far as .22 goes, what's offered by the $200 scope that the $50 doesn't offer (at .22 range).

From this thread though I guess the consensus is don't get the cheaper scopes, and increase the budget to around $150 at least for rimfires.
 
coleman1495 said:
Yeah if your on a budget its hard to justify buying a 50$ scope. When you buy it you are now 50 more dollars away from having a reasonable scope plus you have a piece of crap to throw out.
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I have a Bushnell something or other rimfire scope. $50.99 from Wholesale Sports 8 years ago. It has app. 6000 22 rounds through it and holds zero really well. This is the same scope sometimes seen nowadays at Canadian Tire or other stores for $69 with a boresnake, and something else, maybe a sling.
I've got expensive Nikon rimfire glass, but I wouldn't consider the Bushnell throw away. It works extremely well, and I would recommend it to anybody. My friend has a Burris Droptine 22LR and it is clearer and I appreciate the BDC, but for 50yd shooting, this is an option.
EDIT: I found the scope, it is a Bushnell .22 Rimfire here is a link to some good reviews.
The groups below were with this scope @50 yds and a Remington 597 I bought new for $150. This is using some cheap ammo, probably Federal or Winchester, or whatever was available. No complaints, plenty good enough for plinking.

 
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hessian_ said:
One way of looking at it. Another way means that I'm more than $50 away from a centerfire rifle. my surprise to this is mostly coming from the fact that it's a 22. When I eventually get a .308 or .30-06 I can easily justify spending more on the scope than the rifle costs, but as far as .22 goes, what's offered by the $200 scope that the $50 doesn't offer (at .22 range).

From this thread though I guess the consensus is don't get the cheaper scopes, and increase the budget to around $150 at least for rimfires.
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Depends which models you are comparing. Typically cheap scopes have lousy sight boxes, shifting zero, clarity thats only acceptable when conditions are perfect, movements to the turrets are not repeatable making them a PITA to get sighted in, and parallax that makes any kind of accuracy not possible.

Some people have found cheaper scopes that worked for them but I wouldn't count on it.
 
I've more or less decided on the Simmons .22 Mag scope 3-9x32mm, with weaver 1" rings, and an UTG low profile picatinny rail. Scope is $45 (down from $82) and the reviews are all extremely positive.
 
Except that Simmons are not really in the business of making rifle scopes. They're more like cheap metal tubes with a piece of glass at each end from my experience. On a 22 maybe, but otherwise they need to be brought home from the store and recycled immediately.
 
hessian_ said:
that's what I'm saying. Isn't a 22 only good for like 150 yards anyway?
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Yep Bushnell,Simmons maybe Tasco made for rimfire scopes,.22 rifles are pretty easy on scopes.Just stay away from scopes that come in plastic as opposed to a box.I Know Bushnells and Simons have some pretty clear optics,never had a Tasco. Good luck
 
You can take your chances on eBay. It's a crapshoot, but not all total crap. The nice thing about name brands is the resale when it comes time to upgrade. I just sold a like new bushnell 3-9x40 on the ee for $45. It was a takeoff from a rifle package, but still a bushnell.
 
vstar650ca said:
Yep Bushnell,Simmons maybe Tasco made for rimfire scopes,.22 rifles are pretty easy on scopes.Just stay away from scopes that come in plastic as opposed to a box.I Know Bushnells and Simons have some pretty clear optics,never had a Tasco. Good luck
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I got an old (as in 20yrs?) Tasco Varmint on an old Marlin 22lr rifle. Knock on wood, it's still holding zero. Optics are pretty decent for just plinking needs.
 
Trinimon said:
I got an old (as in 20yrs?) Tasco Varmint on an old Marlin 22lr rifle. Knock on wood, it's still holding zero. Optics are pretty decent for just plinking needs.
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Yep I believe ya,just never had a Tasco to offer a opinon ,but guys I do know that use them seem to like them pretty good
 
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