suggest a good Rimfire scope

hakx said:
Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm.
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I wouldn't recommend this one for a rimfire. I bought one of these for my 10/22 target model. It's an excellent scope (Currently resides on my Winchester M70). However the parallax issue becomes noticeable very quickly when you're trying to do any accuracy work.

If you look at the top targets pictured on this thread, you'll see the Point of Impact wanders. No matter how good your sight picture is, you'll still get this. Also at 20 yards 6x will be the highest mag that you can dial in before the sight picture gets blurred.

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=198975&highlight=rimfire+questions+answered

I should add that I use a fair number of Falcon scopes for my semi auto rimfires (4-14x FFP and 4.5-18x), Leupold EFR 6.5-20x for the varmint/target bolt actions and will eventually get either a Leupold Or Sightron II 36x for the Annie.
 
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Home3 said:
So far, the only reason I have read for rimfire as oppose to centre fire scopes is size and weight and basically
[...]Are you compromising the abilities of your .22 if you don’t mount a rimfire scope on it?
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You might read a little harder - it's been answered already in the thread.

Closer focus / parallax is the hallmark of the .22 scope. So yes, you are compromising the abilities of your .22 if you don't mount a rimfire scope on it. .22's are often shot at close range (20 yards at the BRRC every Wednsday) and regular scopes will be fuzzy.
 
acrashb said:
You might read a little harder - it's been answered already in the thread.

Closer focus / parallax is the hallmark of the .22 scope. So yes, you are compromising the abilities of your .22 if you don't mount a rimfire scope on it. .22's are often shot at close range (20 yards at the BRRC every Wednsday) and regular scopes will be fuzzy.
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i don't normally shoot at less than 50 yards off the bench unless i'm sighting in, but does a centerfire scope with an adjustable objective not eliminate that, or are you saying a centerfire scope, with AO won't focus well enough that close:confused:

btw, my 10/22 has a bushnell 6500 2.5-16x40 on it, and its seems clear to me even at 25 yards:)
 
hutchster said:
a centerfire scope, with AO won't focus well enough that close:confused:

btw, my 10/22 has a bushnell 6500 2.5-16x40 on it, and its seems clear to me even at 25 yards:)
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Try it at 20.

As I said, most "regular scopes will be fuzzy" at close ranges. If your needs are only 50 and up, then don't waste your time finding a .22 scope.
 
acrashb said:
I think they run about $500 in Canada. You get what you pay for, never more (sometimes less!). Might be able to find one used for about half.

Rule of thumb: whatever you pay for your rifle, pay about the same for the glass.
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Good rule of thumb. My 10FLCP-K actually cost less than the optical system :eek:.


I do buy cheapo optics for my rimfires, but that's because I shoot at maybe a hundred yards, at most...
 
Home3 said:
“a .22’s accurate range doesn’t warrant anything more powerful that a 2 x 7“.
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Higher mag powers (and better glass) can also help you see the small hole that you just printed. If you shoot your rimfire at 100 yards, a scope that goes up to 9x or 12x can be useful.
 
Best value scope is the Bushnell Rimfire one which comes in either 3-9 or fixed 4X magnification.
I have one on both of my .22s and love it. They sell for $50 and come with rings and bases.
 
eg6ajk said:
Two people, three different opions. Best way is to hit up a store and take look at some choices.
Good start are Bushnell Banner, Legend and Trophy series which are in $100-200 range. Mueller, Vortex have similiar products in the price range.
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X2 on the banner trophy and ledgend as well as simmons Pick the one that looks the best to your eye and are all in your price range. will last for years
 
I have a 6X - 24X Varmint/Target Tasco with AO and 44mm objective. The scope is new and has never been mounted. How does $125.00 delivered to your door sound.
 
.22 scope suggestions

Home3

I replaced a 4x Bushnell Banner that I purchased new over 25 years ago with a new Bushnell Banner Dusk to Dawn 4x12x40 for my Cz Brno Model 452 .22 cal.
I stuck with Bushnell because of their warranty, basically lifetime as they will gladly replace any scope that hasn't been abused with a new one. You can choose to mail it in and wait a few weekes or drive to the Bushnell offices near Toronto and do it over the counter. I have never had a problem with any Bushnell scope or bino's I've owned.
I was a little reluctant to go with a 12 poxer scope with a large objective lens (40 mm) until I considered that such a higher power scope would allow me to see my shots/groupings at 100 yd range which makes this activity alot more enjoyable. This power of scope aslo means you do not have to spend even more money to purchase a spotting scope to see your where your shots are.
I did not find the overall size of the 4x12x40 Dusk to Dawn to be too big/long and look out of place on my particular bolt action rifle. I use an old set of Weaver See thru Rings on my set up and the higher mounts ensure the scope does not interfere with the opening/closing of the bolt. These rings also allow the front adustable objective lens to clear the iron sights.
I did not find that this size of scope was too heavy for my rifle. I suggest you compare length and weights of scope models you are considering.
My last bit of advise it to make sure you purchase a scope with an adjustable objective lens which will ensure you can accurately shoot at longer distances like a 100 yards. The bigger the front lens the brighter the scope. Your eyes will appreciate this as you get older and your vision starts to change a wee bit.
My Dusk to Dawn has been great, it holds its' zero and has not changed in 5 years and I do lots of shooting and some varmint hunting. I also had considered the Legend models as well as other more $$ brands but I just wasn't prepared to spend over $300 for a scope that I didn't feel would be better -but that's just me
Good Luck!
 
acrashb said:
You might read a little harder - it's been answered already in the thread.

Closer focus / parallax is the hallmark of the .22 scope. So yes, you are compromising the abilities of your .22 if you don't mount a rimfire scope on it. .22's are often shot at close range (20 yards at the BRRC every Wednsday) and regular scopes will be fuzzy.
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Was just swapping my bushnell 3-9 rimfire for my bushnell elite 3200 5-15 tac when i read this. I held up both scopes and looked at an object about 10 yards away. Even after messing around with the AO on my elite it still wasnt as clear as my rimfire. Not to mention 400 dollars cheaper. Thanks now i have to put the rimfire back on :)
 
....But is that a fair comparing? No rifle scope is intended for 10 yards fucus, even with AO. Who in real life uses a scope to shoot even a .22 rifle at a target 10 yards away? :confused: Try comparing them at 30-40 yards and let us know.
 
A rimfire scope with AO may well focus at 10 yards. I'm using a Mueller APV 4.5-14AO on my CZ452 22LR and while its a pain to quickly change focus to close up, sometimes its helpful when shooting gophers. They pop up at all possible distances, some times so close you shoot beneath them because the barrel is beneath the scope. I have found the Mueller APV to be good choice for a 22 or 223.
 
Home3 said:
....But is that a fair comparing? No rifle scope is intended for 10 yards fucus, even with AO. Who in real life uses a scope to shoot even a .22 rifle at a target 10 yards away? :confused: Try comparing them at 30-40 yards and let us know.
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The rimfire scopes are still superior. Parallax on such a scope is set at fifty yards.

As well, if you don't have see-through mounts, you don't have much choice other than to use the scope.
 
Home3 said:
....But is that a fair comparing? No rifle scope is intended for 10 yards fucus, even with AO. Who in real life uses a scope to shoot even a .22 rifle at a target 10 yards away? :confused: Try comparing them at 30-40 yards and let us know.
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Your Right at 40-50 the elite is better, but as firemachine said at less then twenty with out see thru rings I have no choice but to scope it. The $50 rimfire is perfect for what i shoot . but at 50 yards the $450 scope is nicer. I have no control where the gopher's pop up hence the ten yard shot. i see a gopher i shoot a goper. Me and the gophers are both in Real Life :welcome:
 
Grizzlypeg said:
A rimfire scope with AO may well focus at 10 yards. I'm using a Mueller APV 4.5-14AO on my CZ452 22LR and while its a pain to quickly change focus to close up, sometimes its helpful when shooting gophers. They pop up at all possible distances, some times so close you shoot beneath them because the barrel is beneath the scope. I have found the Mueller APV to be good choice for a 22 or 223.
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May I ask where did you buy your APV 4.5-14 AO from? It seems to be a very good value. They are $129 in US but the only place I have found them in Canada, White Falls Hunting Supplies in Winnipeg, has them for sale for $250! Sounds a bit high.
 
Bushnell Banner dusk/dawn 4-12x40 ... great scope for the cash ($120 at Walmart) .... and adjustable objective makes it a great rimfire choice.
 
I'm using a BSA sweet .22 scope. 3-9 x 40, with mill dots for figuring out hold-over, it works well out to 200 yards. It has AO too, and cost around $100.
 
i have a new 3x9 bushnel rimfire scope that will not focus , never been used, 6 months wait for warranty, 100$ wasted as far as i am concerned, going in the garbage,i also have a 20 + year leupold that has warranty and works perfect, buy the better scope,,wade,
 
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