Rimfire scope to 100yds

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I have a Savage MkII TR .22 that currently sports a 1-4x Bushnell scope. This is great at 25yds and ok at 50yds but I want to use the rifle at 100yds and I know this scope will just not cut it.

Any suggestions on glass that will do the job without getting silly on price (it is a rimfire after all)

Thx.
 
I don't have a problem with my 4x scope on a .22 @100yrds, but if you want more X, Leapers scopes at MARSTAR are cheap (about 100$) and are 3-9x40 ect.
 
If you're serious about 50 - 100 yard accuracy I would recommend what I got, which is a Weaver T36. It's not great for hunting (actually I saw a squirel at about 70 yards and pop it in the eye..literally!) but for target it's awesome. I was shooting the bottom (flat part) side of a can of coke at 110 yards and I was hitting it everytime without a problem and that was leaning off a fallen tree. I have no doubt in my mind that I will be shooting less than an inch at 100yrds when using my proper bench rests.

If you want a little more use out of your scope buy a 6X24 or 8X32. Either way I'm very happy with my Weaver. It cost me around $500.

My 2 cents...
 
My vote goes to a Vortex Viper 3-9x40. My Savage 93R17 wares one and I love it.

I think they go for around $300.

Nice and cheap scope for a rim fire.
 
Vladivar said:
I have a Savage MkII TR .22 that currently sports a 1-4x Bushnell scope. This is great at 25yds and ok at 50yds but I want to use the rifle at 100yds and I know this scope will just not cut it.

Any suggestions on glass that will do the job without getting silly on price (it is a rimfire after all)

Thx.
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I don't get you're statement "...gettting a glass that will do the job without getting silly on price..it's a rimfire after all". Why not have a quality optic on a rimfire? To me, any firearm that I own will have the best possible optic on it..that I can afford...for it's intended purpose. Why not? What's the point of putting a lower quality glass on an accurate quality rifle? And that Savage is definetly accurate.. Doesn't make sense to me unless you simply can't afford it. And trust me, for those people who think a $50 - $100 Bushnell is as clear or retains zero like a Leupold, Burris or Weaver (to name a few that I have experience with) you're fooling yourselves or havent used your scopes extensively.

I have a few Bushnell 3X9 on other rimfires (not to mention Leupold, Burris and Weavers and Red Dots) and at 100yrds I can't see the bullet holes, I have to use a spotting scope. The center cross hair is too thick and covers up the center on the target and the image isn't as clear. With my Weaver T36, for those who have never experienced this, the dot in the center of the cross hair measures 1/8th of an inch at 100 yards. I can see the bullet hole, make an adjustment (if needed) and sight the center dot on the bullet hole and put another shot in the same hole...or pretty darn close to it (if I do my work and the conditions are right). The only downside, as mentioned, it's not really practical for walking and hunting. But for sitting on a deck or rock and wating for beavers, squirrels or other rodents from 25 yrds over 100 yards, if you're well anchored, you will have a one shot kill. Period.
 
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I don't get you're statement "...gettting a glass that will do the job without getting silly on price..it's a rimfire after all". Why not have a quality optic on a rimfire? To me, any firearm that I own will have the best possible optic on it..that I can afford...for it's intended purpose. Why not? What's the point of putting a lower quality glass on an accurate quality rifle? And that Savage is definetly accurate.. Doesn't make sense to me unless you simply can't afford it. And trust me, for those people who think a $50 - $100 Bushnell is as clear or retains zero like a Leupold, Burris or Weaver (to name a few that I have experience with) you're fooling yourselves or havent used your scopes extensively.

I have a few Bushnell 3X9 on other rimfires (not to mention Leupold, Burris and Weavers and Red Dots) and at 100yrds I can't see the bullet holes, I have to use a spotting scope. The center cross hair is too thick and covers up the center on the target and the image isn't as clear. With my Weaver T36, for those who have never experienced this, the dot in the center of the cross hair measures 1/8th of an inch at 100 yards. I can see the bullet hole, make an adjustment (if needed) and sight the center dot on the bullet hole and put another shot in the same hole...or pretty darn close to it (if I do my work and the conditions are right). The only downside, as mentioned, it's not really practical for walking and hunting. But for sitting on a deck or rock and wating for beavers, squirrels or other rodents from 25 yrds over 100 yards, if you're well anchored, you will have a one shot kill. Period.
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I appreciate the feedback but I figured the statement would be self-explanatory, I have a $400 gun and don't want to mount a $1000 scope on it. All I am looking for is some suggestions on a scope that would do a decent job without costing 2 or 3 times what the gun did.
 
If like me you are shooting mainly at stationary targets and further distances, you will probably benefit from a higher magnification scope. I like a scope with 3-9, 4-12 or 4-16 power. Bushnell has some reasonably priced ones and some more expensive ones (3200 and 4200 series). Also like the Meuller APV 4-16 I have on one 22. Sharp enough scope you can see 22 cal holes in paper at 200 yards. They cost around $220.00 or less.
 
Vladivar said:
I appreciate the feedback but I figured the statement would be self-explanatory, I have a $400 gun and don't want to mount a $1000 scope on it. All I am looking for is some suggestions on a scope that would do a decent job without costing 2 or 3 times what the gun did.
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Self explanatory? Your assumption that everybody puts cheap scopes on "cheap" guns is far from correct. IMHO your Savage is not a cheap gun, my BTVLSS was $399 and although to some people that isn't a lot of money I consider it a "quality" gun not to mention a super accurate gun. And, like I said, my scope was $500. But again, like I said, it depends on the application. I have 2 10/22s and 1 77/22 and they all have Bushnells that are in the $100 range or less. But, those are my kids guns and I prefer a little more quality for my "target" gun. So perhaps you should have stated that you consider your savage a "beater" gun and you wanted a "beater" scope on it. Having said that my "cheap Bushnells" are accurate enough and fairly reliable but no where near as clear, precise, and reliable as my Weavers, Burris, and Leupods. And again, I never suggested a $1000 scope, Leupolds, Burris and Weaver and other quality scopes can be had for $300 - $500. Again, just my 2 cents.
 
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I also espouse the philosophy that it's a good idea to use high quality (within your budget) scopes on a .22. Since .22 ammo is less expensive, I shoot more .22 than anything else. If I spend the most time shooting a .22, I might as well have one of my best scopes on it.

Additionally, my club has 300 yd precision .22 LR shoots, which requires a capable scope with decent optics and 45 MOA of usable elevation. My HB 10/22 has a Sightron SIIB 4.5-14x44 MD. I can see .22 holes at 200 yds.
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My CZ 455 has a Sightron SII Big Sky 6-24x44. Don't need a spotting scope at 200yd. Watching the holes pop up at 100yd is sweet!
 
My true match 22 rimfires wear Leupold 36X optics. A step down is a 24X, then the 6.5-20's. Never too much optics for a 22 rimfire if you are shooting matches. However for a "plinker" with an occasional foray out to 100 yards & a bit beyond, a relatively inexpensive 3x9 or 4x12 will be OK
Regards, Eagleye
 
Problem with rimfire scopes is that parallax is set for 25 to 50 yds, while regular centerfire scopes are set for 150 to 200 yds...making neither an ideal from 25 to over 100 yds.

One solution to this would be a Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 AO. Nice and compact, with adjustable parallax that makes it suitable for all ranges. And you can probably score one in the $250 range, not too bad.

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Bushnell banner 3-9x50 i think I paid 100 bucks for it, keep it on my .17 and have no problem reaching out to 100 yards
Bushnell dusk and dawn 3-9x50 : its not as good, the glass is nowhere near as clear (compared to elite 3200 or even the banner) but its still works out to 100 yards without problem. Sits on my remmy 597 .22. No problem out to 100 yards. Spotting holes can be a bit tricky, but works great for gophers etc.

I'd recommend heading to a local sporting good store (not walmart or commie tire!), talk to the sales person and check out some budget optics 3-9, 4-12, say under $150, and go from there. Get a few different models and brands and buy what will work for you.
 
Grizzlypeg said:
If like me you are shooting mainly at stationary targets and further distances, you will probably benefit from a higher magnification scope. I like a scope with 3-9, 4-12 or 4-16 power. Bushnell has some reasonably priced ones and some more expensive ones (3200 and 4200 series). Also like the Meuller APV 4-16 I have on one 22. Sharp enough scope you can see 22 cal holes in paper at 200 yards. They cost around $220.00 or less.
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The Mueller is a great buy for a rimfire scope, I got mine for about $180 IIRC. I definitely feel it is "good" enough for my CZ 452.
 
Take a look at the Vism scopes offered by Canada-ammo, I use one on my .22cal and shoot happily out to 200m with it.

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