Small, Fixed Power Rimfire Scope ??

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Working on a number of my rimfires for the grouse and bunny season and want to try out a small, fixed power scope, say 4 or 5 power.
Will be experimenting with a number of rifles, Remington 597 mag, Ruger 10/22, Henry Levers ( 22 and 22 mag ), TOZ 98, Little Badger, want to keep the cost reasonable and then if I like the concept, use the scope on one of the less used rifles for Son In Law to use and upgrade to a high quality one later for me.
Any ideas / suggestions. Looked at a little Skorpion, size was perfect but the reviews really sucked.
 
Vomz 3.5x20 scope - will withstand any abuse, and is a great optic for the money.

https://www.corwin-arms.com/product/po-35x20-compact-weapon-rifle-scope-w-german-post-reticle-0

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The Mosin PU reproduction scopes can also be had inexpensively, and are, again, built "Russian Stronk"

http://westrifle.com/wrstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=1156

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Both are built to withstand bolt action 54R rifles, so nothing you do to them is going to break them. Small, lightweight. I don't actually have one of the PU scopes, so won't comment deeply on that, other than I know several people who use them on rimfires and are really happy with them.

The PO scope from Corwin-Arms I have on my Papoose and I just love it. Super clear optic and easy to aim. Almost the definition of a compact scope.

Both are 25.4mm or 25.5mm external diameter, so to save you doing the math, yes... That's perfect sized for 1inch standard rimfire rings.
 
You will want a true rimfire scope, or something with a/o. Centerfire scopes wi have a 100m parallax and won't work well with a rimfire at short distance unless it has a/o.
 
Nikon has a Rimfire 4x32mm for about $135. They also now come with Lifetime Warranty. I think P&D has stock when I checked last week.
 
For under $40 the fixed 4x Simmons 22mag scope hasn't failed me yet. Even comes with a set of rings. Good enough for my plinker….ymmv
 
I may have a cheap 4X centerpoint that was on a air rifle for you. Good enough for you to test the concept. Just PM me if interested. On my side i will use a Sightron SIH 1.75-4X32mm on my Brno 581 for grouse.
Good luck.
 
johNTO said:
For under $40 the fixed 4x Simmons 22mag scope hasn't failed me yet. Even comes with a set of rings. Good enough for my plinker….ymmv
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I second that. I use it on my Henry Frontier .22 and it works well enough to let me do 2 MOA at 50m from a benchrest (and with bulk ammo).
 
I have several of the Simmons .22mag scopes, fixed 4x32, 3-9x32, and just picked up the 3-9x32A/O with target turret. They work fine, have good eye relief, good for short range rimfire shooting. Just shop around as the prices vary a lot...should be around $40 for the 4x, $50 for the 3-9, and $70 for the A/O....give or take $5.
 
I prefer a variable 2-7X33 on my small game rimfire rifles... (some wear 3-9X40 and 4-12X40), 2X, 3X & 4X are nice for bunnies in brush and when you go hunting grouse eyeballs at 40-50 yards you will appreciate the extra power... I have never felt handicapped with a variable, the way I have on occasion with a fixed scope... there are plenty of compact variables.
 
Fitco scopes. They're cheap but they work. I have a 4 and 6 power. They're no ziess but they were $12 and $16 bucks. The 4x held up on my 3.5" 12 ga for 2 turkey seasons. They have a whole line up of cheap scopes. For just plinking they work
 
My last .22 scope was a Bushnell Banner Dawn to Dusk shotgun/rimfire fixed 4x scope with a circle reticule and 50 yard parallax ,I think it was on sale for $69 .Optics are clear and bright,and the circle reticule with a cross hair centre is just about right for small game.I put it on a Norinco JW 15 which is very accurate
 
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