rimfire scope??

kv2138 · 06-02-2006, 11:14 PM

i'm a few days away from purchasing a ruger 10/22 for plinking and target shooting purposes, and i have a powerline brand scope that i'd like to put on it. i had the scope on a gamo air rifle, and it always worked fine, but i'm not sure about putting it on the .22, even though powerline calls the scope their ".22 special." am i wasting my time with the relatively inexpensive ($40) scope? it's 3-9x32, and is pretty solid. any ideas?

lefty o · 06-02-2006, 11:28 PM

i am personally against cheap scopes, as you generally get what you pay for . on the other hand, if you've had it on your air rifle and are happy with it- give it a try. you can always upgrade later.

Big Dog · 06-03-2006, 04:55 PM

I have one of the "Powerline" 3-9 scopes, and am not satisfied with it. Okay for plinking, but if you want to shoot seriously, you'll outgrow it quickly.

TXTrophyhunter · 06-03-2006, 09:57 PM

You might try this website and check out the APV scope. They are not small but have plenty of range for target shooting and hunting alike. They are running a special of $89.95 at the present time. http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/MAPV451440.html

phrogg · 06-16-2006, 02:25 AM

I tried a $7 Daisy 4x15 scope on one guy's really, really, really old Marlin semi auto. We sighted it in and he was printing 1/2 inch groups from 25 yards no problem.

That being said, you can't even see if there's a .22 hole in the paper with the $7 scope.

I, personally, bought a $90 Barska 3-9x34 rimfire scope from WildSports (I think it's a 34mm objective, anyway). It's a Barska scope, and it's got an adjustable objective lense, along with a focus at the very back 1/4th of an inch of scope. It's the most clear scope I've ever looked through, and it was worth a !!!! of a lot more than what I paid for it.

My scope has 1/4th MOA clicks. I got my gun to hit a 1 inch Shoot-N-C repair dot at least 3 out of 5 times with my Ruger 10/22 from 100 yards, standard Remington ammo, and $160 bull barrel/stock combo. Basicly, my combo of the $200 gun, $160 stock and barrel, and $100 scope gives me the best .22 i could possibly ask for.

Snakebite · 06-16-2006, 05:35 PM

For a .22 I wouldnt go with a variable power. Change the power setting and then you need to adjust the parallax. It makes them harder to use unless you do benchrest shooting only. It really can be a handicap in the field.
I have a Nikon prostaff fixed 4X on my 10/22 and its been absolutely perfect and I dont ever need to adjust anything. Just aim and shoot. My personal opinion is that the range of a .22 doesnt need more than a 4 power scope.
The Prostaff can be had for about $100 and is worth every penny.

Deersniper · 06-19-2006, 11:16 AM

Try Weaver, [Mueller's are sold] out, Daisy, or Sightron. Walmart has some budget models, but that Sightron SII 3x9x42 for 200.00 is wonderful on my CZ.

06-02-2006, 11:14 PM	#1
kv2138 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 5	rimfire scope?? i'm a few days away from purchasing a ruger 10/22 for plinking and target shooting purposes, and i have a powerline brand scope that i'd like to put on it. i had the scope on a gamo air rifle, and it always worked fine, but i'm not sure about putting it on the .22, even though powerline calls the scope their ".22 special." am i wasting my time with the relatively inexpensive ($40) scope? it's 3-9x32, and is pretty solid. any ideas?

06-03-2006, 04:55 PM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	I have one of the "Powerline" 3-9 scopes, and am not satisfied with it. Okay for plinking, but if you want to shoot seriously, you'll outgrow it quickly. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

06-03-2006, 09:57 PM	#4
TXTrophyhunter Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2	22 Scope You might try this website and check out the APV scope. They are not small but have plenty of range for target shooting and hunting alike. They are running a special of $89.95 at the present time. http://www.muelleroptics.com/products/MAPV451440.html

06-19-2006, 11:16 AM	#7
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,690	Scopes Try Weaver, [Mueller's are sold] out, Daisy, or Sightron. Walmart has some budget models, but that Sightron SII 3x9x42 for 200.00 is wonderful on my CZ.

06-02-2006, 11:28 PM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,806	i am personally against cheap scopes, as you generally get what you pay for . on the other hand, if you've had it on your air rifle and are happy with it- give it a try. you can always upgrade later.

06-16-2006, 02:25 AM	#5
phrogg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 107	I tried a $7 Daisy 4x15 scope on one guy's really, really, really old Marlin semi auto. We sighted it in and he was printing 1/2 inch groups from 25 yards no problem. That being said, you can't even see if there's a .22 hole in the paper with the $7 scope. I, personally, bought a $90 Barska 3-9x34 rimfire scope from WildSports (I think it's a 34mm objective, anyway). It's a Barska scope, and it's got an adjustable objective lense, along with a focus at the very back 1/4th of an inch of scope. It's the most clear scope I've ever looked through, and it was worth a !!!! of a lot more than what I paid for it. My scope has 1/4th MOA clicks. I got my gun to hit a 1 inch Shoot-N-C repair dot at least 3 out of 5 times with my Ruger 10/22 from 100 yards, standard Remington ammo, and $160 bull barrel/stock combo. Basicly, my combo of the $200 gun, $160 stock and barrel, and $100 scope gives me the best .22 i could possibly ask for.

06-16-2006, 05:35 PM	#6
Snakebite Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tucson, Mexico Posts: 1,839	For a .22 I wouldnt go with a variable power. Change the power setting and then you need to adjust the parallax. It makes them harder to use unless you do benchrest shooting only. It really can be a handicap in the field. I have a Nikon prostaff fixed 4X on my 10/22 and its been absolutely perfect and I dont ever need to adjust anything. Just aim and shoot. My personal opinion is that the range of a .22 doesnt need more than a 4 power scope. The Prostaff can be had for about $100 and is worth every penny.