Rimfire optics

Myself, I've never needed more than a Tasco or Bushnell Canadian Tire ... and none of them are more than 4x at the moment, though I am thinking of a 3x9x? for one of them - but it will be another "el cheapo" from crappy tire as well. I don't think I've ever spent more than $50 for a rimfire scope.
 
For the kind of ranges you'll be using a rimfire I would suggest something with Adjustable Objective. You'll usually see AO at the end of the name. I have a Vortex Crossfire 4-16 AO, around $200.
 
I use a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 on my CZ 452 Varmint .22LR. Couldn’t be happier.
 
I've got a tasco 6-24 varmint on one cz and a bsa 3-9 sweet 22 (the turrets lie!) On the other cz. A tasco 3-9 world class on the marlin. Prob happiest with the world class because I think it was around 70 bucks and I like the mil dots for hold over. Decently clear and has held its zero well too. I'm going to try a nikon bdc next.
 
My most recent rimfire scope purchase was a new Mueller APT for my Savage 93FV, .22WMR. It's my second Mueller and I think they're really good scopes for the money...and probably the clearest/sharpest glass in their price range. I honestly think that if your scope is for hunting where it'll be a handful of shots a day, most scopes I've used in the $100 price range would be fine. A .22lr is easy on scopes. If you do (or might) sit and spend hours behind the scope target shooting, I think you'll fine lesser scopes to be hard on your eyes and eventually..become frustrated with them.

Until I joined CGN, $150 was the outer limits of what I'd pay for a scope...just thought that people who spent more were elitists, or simply had money to burn that I didn't. That APT was about $230 before tax/shipping, and while it's still an "econo" pc. of glass...relatively speaking...it's been an excellent scope, well suited to the caliber and the amount of time I spend with the gun.

Now that I've rambled on too long...I like 3-9x power range on my .22s, fine mil dot reticle if possible (helps guesstimate holdover) etc. I've seen some nice Vortex Crossfires that might very well be what I'd choose next time around.
 
Bushnell used to have a compact fixed 4X ''varmint'' scope that has served me well.I'd sure like to know if anyone sells one like it ,it was ideal for the smaller rifles for the typical under 50 yard small game shooting
 
Just as is the case on a centerfire rifle, the rimfire deserves the best optics you can afford.
Obviously, hanging a $400.00 scope on a $75.00 rimfire makes little sense.
But on a quality rimfire, a quality scope is a good thing.
My high end match rimfires have 36X or 6.5-20 EFR Leupolds on top.
The slightly less accurate sporters usually have a good 3x9AO.
My 541's both have 12XAO Leupys on top.
The 2x7 rimfire from Leupold is an excellent piece of glass.
The 3x9 AO Lightweight compact is also decent.
You always shoot better with good optics.
Nothing worse to try to shoot paper with than a scope with a lot of parallax.
Regards, Eagleye.
 
Got a Savage FVXP package with a Bushnell 3-9x40. I hate it.
Crosshairs just look off. Tried adjusting it, had two other people fiddle with it.
Stay away.
 
I will not mount any scope that wears a Tasco,BSA,Simmons label, or anything else of similar quality, on any of my rifles.
My Anschutz 1907R wears a 6.5-20 Conquest,My Cooper LVT wears a 4.5-14 Conquest, my Cooper Jackson Hunter wears a Kahles CL 3-9, and my 541-S wears a Nikon Monarch 3-12. Any future rimfires will likely be Conquests, as the Nikon is a bit of a disappointment optically.
 
I just bought a Sightron BigSky 3-9x36 AO from Hirsch Precision here in NS.
The numbers and markings are suppposed to be Bronze/Copper coloured, but
appear pinkish to me - no matter, the Sightron is very clear and construction is solid.
It was nice to be able to adjust the parallax from 25 to 50 to 100yards.
Although the maximum scope power is only 9X, AO gives the shooter confidence that he is seeing the crosshair correctly.
I have it mounted on an Anschutz 1416 and it doesn't overwhelm the rifle in appearance or weight.
The scope looks and feels great; I am pleased with it.
 
terrybeb said:
This is what I have. $200.00 most places
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I went with the vortex aswell but the crossfire 2-7 rimfire, its on my target tactical 10/22 and has excellent groupings at 50 yards with s**t ammo.
The crossfire is cheaper then the diamondback, but still has the same lifetime warranty.
 
orinally thought the same thing even tho i bought what i consider a very nice rimfire for my budget at the time(remington 597 vtr) put a cheap fixed power scope on it and hated it. since went to a nice bushnell 3x9 trophy series(yeah maybe not elite) but have really enjoyed shooting this rifle since. walmart is a good place to grab one for a fair price.
 
Adam135 said:
What is the consensus on the best buy for a rimfire scope? I am interested in something durable and of quality craftsmanship.
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Best buy? For .22lr rifles, I would say the best buy for all-around range-use rimfire scope would be a $100 Bushnell Banner 4-12 x 40 Adjustable Objective. Got two of them on each of my CZ452s and for the last 9-10 years, they have been consistently clear at the target range with known target distances (so I can adjust the AO accordingly).

For field work, for me the best buy would be a 4X x 32 fixed power in the $50 price range. I got a cheap Bushnell Banner, a Jason (unknown Japanese brand) and another unknown (can't remember) that have all worked great. This class of scope should be good enough for the distances and game you usually want to shoot with a .22lr.

All the above scopes have been reasonable durable.

Of course you can always buy more expensive scopes.
 
If I'm looking at scopes under 3-400$ I determine first if I care about repeatable rock solid tracking or not. If your shooting silhouette or some other venue where your cranking on the turrets between different ranges and can't afford to miss a shot, pick up a used Weaver, T24, T36.

Some scopes are out there with decent enough glass that will stay put once they are set and a couple shots fired to settle them some more. Muellers come to mind, I've had a couple. The 8X32 is pretty nice and lets you see your bullet holes out past 100 yrds without the need for spotting scope.
 
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