Rimfire scope: Nikon Prostaff 4x vs. Weaver Classic 4x?

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I'm trying to find a scope for a Marlin 60DLX...trying to keep it under $200. Both of these look really nice on paper, and I've examined the Nikon in a store, but I've not had a chance to look through the Weaver. The Weaver is a bit more $, but I tend to keep my stuff forever, so I'm not terribly concerned about the price difference. I would like something simple and clean looking, and both of those fit the bill. I'm keeping an eye on the EE for a minty old Weaver, but most look like they've seen a lot of use. That's not a bad thing, and speaks well for the sturdiness of the old Weavers, but I'd like one that looks really nice.

If I could afford it, I'd go with the little Leupold (just for the gloss finish if for no other reason), but I just can't quite talk myself into spending as much on the scope as I did on the rifle. I try, but I just can't quite do it :)
 
I have two of the 4x Nikons, love them on rimfires. They have the proper parallax and a tonne of flexibility for eye relief and positioning. Should be able to find one for $150 or less. I also have a couple of the 2-7 Prostaff scopes on rimfires, love these even better.

Let us know what you choose.:)
 
I set up a Prostaff 4x Rimfire on a Remington 581 that I refinished couple years back. I was very impressed with the performance, finish, and optics. Quickest sight in of new scope I've ever done, so precise were the adjustments.

I've learned, after trying two different Leupold FX-II series scopes out on my Ruger 77/22, that one should stick to scopes specifically designed for rimfires because of the matter of parallax. Targets with both Leupolds were a tad fuzzy at 25 to 50 yds, which is because standard centerfire scopes have their parallax set for 100 to 200 yds. When I bought this Ruger it had a Weaver K3 installed, and it had the same problem as the FX-IIs with parallax.

The other option that gets around this is a scope with adjustable objective. Burris has a Timberline 4.5x14x32 AO that is very compact, and not badly priced, that would be pretty sweet on a .22 LR or WMR that might see shots out 100 yds or better.

FWIW.

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If I could find a 4x28 gloss FX-1 that wasn't 50% overpriced, I'd be all over it. As it is, I'm not paying $300 for a $200 scope. I've inquired about one from one of the site sponsors, but I haven't heard back yet.

Some good praise for the little Nikon...that's nice to see, as I was quite impressed with it when I was checking it out earlier.

The Burris Timberline looks interesting...does anyone know where I could fine one, or at least get some pricing info on it?
 
I've been using a Leupold VXII Rimfire EFR 3-9 x33 and the glass is amazing. I can see clearly at 10 yards and out. Paralax adjustment starts at about 10 yards on the scope if I'm not mistaken.

Pretty expensive at something like $530, but I figured my .22 is the rifle that I'll send the most rounds through. That being the case, I wanted a really good scope on it. I'll never have to upgrade. It did make me choke a little when I bought it though.

whenever I pick up my .22 and look through the glass, it feels worth every penny.
 
The 4x32 from Nikon is a great little scope, not sure how much of a rush you're in but by mid-June we are revamping our entire Prostaff line and will be coming out with a dedicated 4x32 rimfire as well as a 3-9x40 BDC 150 rimfire scope. I know the 4x32 will be about the same price, not sure of the second one as its a new scope to the line.

New ones will add a quick focus eyepiece, hand turn MOA's and a much brighter lens with higher light pass through.

Just a thought, but I'd recommend you go Nikon. :)
 
Nikon Travis M. said:
The 4x32 from Nikon is a great little scope, not sure how much of a rush you're in but by mid-June we are revamping our entire Prostaff line and will be coming out with a dedicated 4x32 rimfire as well as a 3-9x40 BDC 150 rimfire scope. I know the 4x32 will be about the same price, not sure of the second one as its a new scope to the line.

New ones will add a quick focus eyepiece, hand turn MOA's and a much brighter lens with higher light pass through.

Just a thought, but I'd recommend you go Nikon. :)
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A good quality 3-9 in a dedicated rimfire scope should be an excellent seller. Other than the Leupold EFR for around $500.00 there isn't much to choose from in better quality 3-9 scopes for rimfire rifles. FS
 
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