Chosing a Scope

SuckLead · 03-07-2008, 10:09 PM

Ok. I'm new to the world of scopes but have accepted that scopes are becoming a fact of life right now. I can no longer see my front sights. I have chosen a scope for my K31, but now I have a new rifle.

I picked up a Ruger 10/22 this afternoon. I am thinking about getting it a scope with my next paycheck. Here's what I need. Something inexpensive (note the difference between "inexpensive" and "cheap") because I am on a little bit of a budget and I also don't really want to drop a lot of money into a scope for a gun I will use for nothing other than plinking. When I get the rifle of my dreams I'll also get the scope of my dreams. But for right now, I need to get a scope that can get me on target at about 50 to 75 yards or less. I don't need illuminated reticles or anything like that. I just need something to help me see and hopefully not lose zeroing every time I move the rifle. Any thoughts?

billy · 03-07-2008, 10:14 PM

i stuck a BSA contender on my 10-22 .
i like it just fine
it was about 60 or 70 bucks
i got it at wally world.

killer · 03-07-2008, 11:39 PM

Bushnell has some decent $75.00 lifetime warranty scopes specifically designed for air rifles but hear me out. They focus nice and crisp with the crosshair starting around 15 yards which is hard to find in most scopes. I purchased two of them and placed the one on the air gun above and intended on putting the other on my .22 mag but ended up giving it away as a christmas gift.

Scopes specifically designed for .22 exist but are a speciality item. Most people end up putting big game scopes on their .22 and don't get a nice crisp focus in close. They work ok...but the focus is really designed to begin where you plan on ending your max plinking range (75 yards).

I'd say when you look at scopes somewhere have them show you the air rifles scopes too. They would work fine on your 10/22.

samuel · 03-08-2008, 07:58 AM

I say,get what pleases you.I have seen many 'economy scopes that made the owner very happy,and that is all that counts. sam.

aht_six · 03-08-2008, 08:54 AM

Most big game scopes are parallax adjusted for 100+ yards and consequently are not as clear as they could be at closer ranges. I would be looking at scopes that either have an adjustable objective or are parallax adjusted for closer ranges.

Several manufactures have rim fire specific models that would be ideal for the 75 yard maximum range you mentioned. I've had a Simmons 4X 22 Mag scope on my Henry for years and it works fine. Weaver makes some very nice rim fire scopes.

oldjarhead · 03-08-2008, 05:23 PM

Bushnell 4x32 is what I loaded on my 10/22 and it works very well. Less than $50

holmzee · 03-09-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by oldjarhead

Bushnell 4x32 is what I loaded on my 10/22 and it works very well. Less than $50

I like Nikon I have a Prostaff on my 10/22.

GlockMeister · 03-09-2008, 01:20 AM

Found this one while looking for one for myself sucklead.
Bushnell Sportsman .22 Rimfire Scopes

billy · 03-09-2008, 07:06 AM

there are a lot of cheap crappy scopes but scopes are getting better and less expensive by leaps and bounds .

SwedeSteve · 03-09-2008, 03:30 PM

Get on ebay, and search "Vintage Scopes". Lots of great scopes there. I would buy something intended for a 22lr.

wbillylee03 · 03-16-2008, 12:03 AM

I went with a Bushnell 3-9X32. I think it's pretty good and cost me under $50

HAWKEYE50 · 03-16-2008, 11:13 AM

You might consider a see-thru mount, The irons might be nice for closer than 25yds.

Ron AKA · 03-16-2008, 11:54 AM

No personal experience but a number of people at Rimfire Central seem to speak highly of the Mueller APV, and in particular this dealer which sells them for $115 including shipping. It has an adjustable objective which is useful in a rimfire scope.

Mueller Scopes, THE APV & 8X25 50MM ERATICATOR SCOPES

If you do a search of this forum, you will find many threads on the APV.

Scopes, Rings and Mounts - RimfireCentral.com Forums

Ron

03-07-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
SuckLead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 573 Trader Rating: (0)	Chosing a Scope Ok. I'm new to the world of scopes but have accepted that scopes are becoming a fact of life right now. I can no longer see my front sights. I have chosen a scope for my K31, but now I have a new rifle. I picked up a Ruger 10/22 this afternoon. I am thinking about getting it a scope with my next paycheck. Here's what I need. Something inexpensive (note the difference between "inexpensive" and "cheap") because I am on a little bit of a budget and I also don't really want to drop a lot of money into a scope for a gun I will use for nothing other than plinking. When I get the rifle of my dreams I'll also get the scope of my dreams. But for right now, I need to get a scope that can get me on target at about 50 to 75 yards or less. I don't need illuminated reticles or anything like that. I just need something to help me see and hopefully not lose zeroing every time I move the rifle. Any thoughts? __________________ "Ruin a liberal's day; recite historical fact." - found on a bumper sticker

03-07-2008, 10:14 PM	#2
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (0)	i stuck a BSA contender on my 10-22 . i like it just fine it was about 60 or 70 bucks i got it at wally world. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

03-07-2008, 11:39 PM	#3
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 906 Trader Rating: (0)	Bushnell has some decent $75.00 lifetime warranty scopes specifically designed for air rifles but hear me out. They focus nice and crisp with the crosshair starting around 15 yards which is hard to find in most scopes. I purchased two of them and placed the one on the air gun above and intended on putting the other on my .22 mag but ended up giving it away as a christmas gift. Scopes specifically designed for .22 exist but are a speciality item. Most people end up putting big game scopes on their .22 and don't get a nice crisp focus in close. They work ok...but the focus is really designed to begin where you plan on ending your max plinking range (75 yards). I'd say when you look at scopes somewhere have them show you the air rifles scopes too. They would work fine on your 10/22. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

03-09-2008, 01:20 AM	#8
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,882 Trader Rating: (0)	Found this one while looking for one for myself sucklead. Bushnell Sportsman .22 Rimfire Scopes __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-09-2008, 07:06 AM	#9
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (0)	there are a lot of cheap crappy scopes but scopes are getting better and less expensive by leaps and bounds . __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

03-08-2008, 07:58 AM	#4
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,050 Trader Rating: (0)	I say,get what pleases you.I have seen many 'economy scopes that made the owner very happy,and that is all that counts. sam.

03-08-2008, 08:54 AM	#5
aht_six Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ham Lake, Minnesota Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0)	Most big game scopes are parallax adjusted for 100+ yards and consequently are not as clear as they could be at closer ranges. I would be looking at scopes that either have an adjustable objective or are parallax adjusted for closer ranges. Several manufactures have rim fire specific models that would be ideal for the 75 yard maximum range you mentioned. I've had a Simmons 4X 22 Mag scope on my Henry for years and it works fine. Weaver makes some very nice rim fire scopes.

03-08-2008, 05:23 PM	#6
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (0)	Bushnell 4x32 is what I loaded on my 10/22 and it works very well. Less than $50

03-09-2008, 03:30 PM	#10
SwedeSteve Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 8,875 Trader Rating: (0)	Get on ebay, and search "Vintage Scopes". Lots of great scopes there. I would buy something intended for a 22lr. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-16-2008, 11:13 AM	#12
HAWKEYE50 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: HOLLY MI Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0)	You might consider a see-thru mount, The irons might be nice for closer than 25yds. __________________ "KEEPIN MY POWDER DRY"

03-16-2008, 11:54 AM	#13
Ron AKA Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 704 Trader Rating: (0)	No personal experience but a number of people at Rimfire Central seem to speak highly of the Mueller APV, and in particular this dealer which sells them for $115 including shipping. It has an adjustable objective which is useful in a rimfire scope. Mueller Scopes, THE APV & 8X25 50MM ERATICATOR SCOPES If you do a search of this forum, you will find many threads on the APV. Scopes, Rings and Mounts - RimfireCentral.com Forums Ron