This is all great info. My budget isn't set yet. I've had lots of fun with a very cheap setup that i have. I'm gonna put together a little nicer setup this year. For the last bunch of years I have been shooting long range tactical and I'm not about to put a Nightforce on a .22.
Rimfire optics
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Altho I prefer nicer scopes I needed a super cheap scope for my 22mag. I just bought a diamond ring so I'm super broke as I stare at this little thing thinking of the nice rifle that I should be enjoying instead. I went to fitco.com or something. Bought 2 deer hunter series scopes a fixed 4x32 and a 6x40. They were $16 and $17.50. Rings were $5 for each. I just wanted to knock off squirrels at 20 yards and didn't expect much if anything. The 6x40 I can see bullet holes on paper at 100 paces and its very clear. Almost as sharp as my busnhnell 3200. I've fired 100 rounds thru my 22mag and its kept zero and tracked very well and very consistent. The only downside is coming in from freezing 0 degrees to a 74 degree house the scope fogged up but so did my glasses. If cheap price is what your after google fitco trading scopes. Many will say bad things about they're quality but I'm impressed and can shoot 1.5" groups at a 100 yards with hornady vmax till I start shivering in the cold
I'm not sure you'll find consensus when it comes to scopes.
As others have mentioned, matching the scope to the rifle is important. A cheapo $50 Bushnell rimfire 3-9x32mm scope works well with inexpensive .22LR rifles. But for my CZ 452 American with a short barrel I went with a Leupold VX-I 2-7x28mm rimfire. It's small and light just like the rifle. I use it to hunt, so the good glass helps in low light conditions. Just this fall I had a squirrel trapped up a tree just before dusk. I scanned the branches and located it. My hunting partner had a cheap scope with a 40mm objective, but couldn't see the tree rat even after I pointed it out. Another rat in the bag for me! The Leupolds are very durable and have quality craftsmanship. If you want one with AO, the VX-II 3-9x33mm rimfire EFR model would fit the bill nicely.- Location
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the only thing that i highly recomend when buying a scope for a .22 (or any scope...) is get one with "adjustable objective" (AO) trust me, its well worth it...
I don't know-but I suspect even the new ''cheap'' scopes have better optics and coatings than the older''high quality''scopes.For most of my needs[plinking and shooting grouse]a fixed 4X serves me well where shots are under 50 yards.
For comparison, a brand new (2011) $50 (cheap to me) Bushnell rimfire 3-9x32mm is no match to the old (1980s?) Leupold 2-7x28mm compact. The quality, clarity, and amount of light is noticeably superior on the old Leupold. The newer (2009) Leupold rimfire is very good in low light. Even though it is giving up objective size to the new scope, it still pulls in more light. There's always the factor of who's eyes are looking through the glass too. Some can't see the difference in any scopes, so for them the cheap ones will do just as well as the better quality ones. Quality glass, polishing, and coatings cost more, but for some it is worth it.
no arguement on the old leupolds-I've got 4 of them.I was thinking of old vs new .22 scopes when I posted that comment.I don't see many new fixed power scopes now-but a 4 or 6 X would be very acceptable to me,and the fewer moving parts the less chance of something failing
Folk in the UK use Falcon's for Field Target......... on air rifle's.
Personally, it's all about what you are using the for.
On my 10/22 I have a Simmons Whitetail 50mm unit, because for under a $100 its hard to beat. On my Sako Quad I have the dedicated Burris scope, which is pretty high quality, and the wrong side of $300 list.
I have a Falcon 30mm scope, its on a 308 Varminter. And the Vortex is on a Sako 30.06, both are great scope's, but I think a little too much for 22LR.
IMHO.
Candocad.
In my opinion, unless all you are doing is plinking at around 25 yards, you need a scope with adjustable paralax. I've use my Bushnell Banner 4-12 AO on a few .22 rf rifles and been happy with it. I've just mounted a Weaver 15X KT on my new Savage BV. It will do me well at any reasonable range.
I have gone with Mueller on both of my Rimfire Rifles. The 10-22 got the tactical model (ht tp://muelleroptics.com/mt451440) and the new Anschultz will be getting the Mueller side focus (ht tp://muelleroptics.com/mu83244td) once they arrive in February. Until then it will be set up with my spare Nightforce.
i have a mueller apv on my ruger 10/22 with the stock rail and burris signature zee rings in medium. love it, mueller scopes are excellent value.
http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Mueller_APV_Black_p/mapv451440.htm
they don't ship to canada, but there are other ways to get here too.
http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Mueller_APV_Black_p/mapv451440.htm
they don't ship to canada, but there are other ways to get here too.
