Leupold 4x28 rimfire comparable

[Potashminer]

So, I am looking for a smaller 1" body scope for a smaller .22 (a CZ 452 Scout). I am very pleased with the 3-9 and the 2-7 Leupold rimfire scopes, but I may have waited too long to buy the 4 power - I do not seem to find it in stock at the usual on-line stores. If you have or have had a Leupold 4x28 rimfire scope, what would you consider to be an suitable and available alternative? It must be a fixed power, and must be a rimfire scope with 50-60 yard parallax - 2.5 through to 4 power would be fine - NOT a variable. Hopefully priced similar to what the Leupold has been listed at - $350-ish, give or take.

 

[kamlooky]

Find an older M8, VarX and such and have the parallax adjusted for the shorter steps.

As Shell would say, "why don't yewse gift it a try?"

 

[sillymike]

I was going to suggest a Leupold Shotgun scope 1-4x... but you said fixed power!

For a small/compact scope, I've had good luck with a Nikon XR crossbow scope. 3x32

 

[Potashminer]

Bumping my own thread, I know, but have found NADA looking for any kind of 4 power rimfire scope in Canada. So, either they were flying off the shelves because everyone wants one, or no one making any more?? Korth tells me the Leupold FX-1 4x28 is still being made - they are awaiting to receive some from Leupold - my "google-fu" must be very weak, because I can not find ANY other fixed 4 power rimfire scope offered for sale in Canada. Any thoughts why that might be???

 

[45CAT]

Following

 

[sillymike]

Airgunsource have the Hawke 4x32

 

[Potashminer]

Hawke definitely less expensive at $90-ish versus $350-ish for "Out of Stock" Leupold FX-1 4x28. Weighs 13.1 ounce versus 7.5 ounce. 11.9" long versus 9.2" long. I had not thought to look for air rifle scopes.

 

[guntech]

There is a reason the low powered variables are so popular... and if you are fixated on 4 power, turn it to 4 power and leave it... I wouldn't hesitate ...

 

[guntech]

Hawke definitely less expensive at $90-ish versus $350 -ish for "Out of Stock" Leupold FX-1 4x28. Weighs 13.1 ounce versus 7.5 ounce. 11.9" long versus 9.2" long. I had not thought to look for air rifle scopes.

I have both a 2-7 and a 3-9 Hawke. One on a .22 rim fire, one on an air rifle. Excellent value.

 

[savagelh]

I hate to suggest this as it's no Leopold but the bushnell banner is no slouch. Nice and bright and has proven to be dependable. 4×32 and I'm sure some of them have a fixed 50 yard parallax

 

[sillymike]

There's also Simmons and Tasco that makes a 4x32 scope. Truglo as a crossbow scope that would also fit the bill

 

[enefgee]

Definitely don't dismiss airgun scopes for rimfires - they're usually built a little beefier than rimfire scopes. It sounds like heresy, but you have to remember that airguns recoil both backward and forward - the spring pushes back, and then the piston stops, pushing forward. Airguns, especially the more powerful ones, will eat a rimfire scope very quickly.

 

[9.3mauser]

Find an older M8, VarX and such and have the parallax adjusted for the shorter steps.

As Shell would say, "why don't yewse gift it a try?"

That's what I did. I had 4x compact sitting around collecting dust so I sent it back to Korth and had the parallax adjusted to 50 yds. I can't remember what they charged but it wasn't expensive.

 

[Potashminer]

Bumping my own thread, but the scope in picture finally showed up - thank you very much Prophet River people!! (and Korth, too!!)

 

[kamlooky]

That's what I did. I had 4x compact sitting around collecting dust so I sent it back to Korth and had the parallax adjusted to 50 yds. I can't remember what they charged but it wasn't expensive.

And the beeyewtee awf this is.................it can be undun........................

 

[TheTooner]

They're out of production now but if you find a Weaver Classic rimfire scope, (they were made in 4x28 and 2-7x28) it's usually good value for the money. The quality is closer to Leupold's than the typical second-hand price is.