Other options for a .17 specific scope?

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I have a BSA Sweet .17. Its a good enough scope for now. But I will want to move up to something a little more powerful and a little higher quality soon. Does anyone know of any other .17 specific scopes that would have the elevation turret pre-set for .17 ammo like the BSA scopes do? I love that feature and its dead on every time. Id like to get something that does the same if possible.
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I would steer clear of this idea and get a standard scope. The reach of the HMR is impressive for a rimfire, but very flat-shooting (read~predictable) in it's effective range. I think a scope with a BDC reticle would suit you well. Zero it @ 100 yards (maxium groundhog killing range with an HMR ;) ) and then get to know what that "zero" will shoot like at 50-125 yards..and practice to learn where your holdover needs to be. Will be a bit higher @ 50, a little lower @ 125, but not enough to matter in most cases. I personally think HMRs lose too much gas for hunting groundhog-sized animals past 125 yards. For clean/humane kills anyway. I'm a Vortex fan myself, but there are options out there.
 
.22LRGUY, im actually trying to buy a vortex right now... we'll see how it goes.

Hitzy, that banner scope would be a step down from what im using right now. Im looking for something with higher power and a larger objective. But I think ive come to terms with the idea of a BDC style reticle. ALready got some feelers out there on nice stuff.
 
pavmentsurfer said:
.22LRGUY, im actually trying to buy a vortex right now... we'll see how it goes.

Hitzy, that banner scope would be a step down from what im using right now. Im looking for something with higher power and a larger objective. But I think ive come to terms with the idea of a BDC style reticle. ALready got some feelers out there on nice stuff.
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Dunno about a step down....Chinese made BSA is bottom of the barrel :)
Clear 10x glass will work better then #### glass at 18x or 24x that's foggy and out of focus.
 
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