Scope for a 10/22

[Rebel]

Howdy,

I'm considering doing a relatively inexpensive 10/22 target gun. I'm looking at a Keystone 16" non-fluted barrel (I could care less about fluting) and either a Hogue stock, or a wood-finished monte carlo stock. But what about optics?

I was talking to my coworker and he mentioned a 4x scope of some kind will be fine. He's got a 4x8 (don't know about manufacturer) on his and he's very happy with it. I don't need to have the baddest 10/22 at the range, I just want something accurate and reliable. I want something with which I can reliably shoot cans at 100 yards.

Thanks,
Rebel

[sholling]

It depends on what you plan to use it for and how good your eyes are. For benchrest you might very well be happy with a Mueller APV (~$130) 4.5-14x40. The APV is very popular with those just starting out in rimfire benchrest shooting. The downside is that the crosshairs are a bit thick. Personally I use Weaver V24 6-24x42 (~$325) and Weaver T24 24x40 scopes on my benchrest rifles.

If you feel that 14x is too much scope for your needs than I'd look 3-9x scopes in this order (best 1st):

1. Weaver RV9 3-9x32 w/AO
2. Nikon Prostaff rimfire 3-9x40 w/EFR
3. Simmons 3-9x32 w/AO

For plinking look at Weaver's RV7 2.5-7x28 or Nikon's Prostaff 3-9x40 Rimfire (non-EFR).

BTW the fluting on the barrel is all about keeping the weight down.

[hylander]

This right here is my favorite Rimfire scope.
Nothing I have used in this power range compairs.
I can't find a single con to this scope

Nikon Prostaff rimfire 3-9x40 w/EFR

[christo]

you will love that keystone barrel, I have one and it shoots great groups.

[Rebel]

Thank you for the feedback. I'll look into that Nikon EFR scope.

I will probably be alternating between using bags on a bench and standing/sitting/prone with no rest. I don't plan on getting super serious about precision target shooting. I also will likely take it out to use it on small game.

[JaeFern]

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[18Dmedic]

Nikon monarch $$$
Redfield $$
Zeiss conquest $$$$

[YZINGERR]

Nikon prostaff 3-9x40 bdc
I like mine a lot!

[OpticsPlanet]

+1 for the Nikon EFR. Nikon also has a 4x, 3-9x, and a 2-7x p22 in their "rimfire" series scopes. The AO is a nice feature tho. You wont be disappointed with the EFR.

Chase B.

[Strafer]

+1 Nikon. My stock 10/22 wears a fixed 4x. No probs and dead squeaks out to 100 yds easy.

[Andy Guy]

I'm running a Simmons 3x9 w/o AO. 40 dollar Walmart scope and have been very happy with it so far. I'm building a bench rest and will look into a more expensive scope down the road after I get a match barrel. But very happy with the value of scope. Tack driver at 25/50 yards with bulk ammo. Haven't shot it further than that hard to see a 22 hole at 100 yards. Need to get a nice spotting scope.

[ScottsBad]

As I've said before I like 2-7X on a Ruger 10/22. And I like Leupold VX-1 or VX-2. I like compact scopes for small rifles.

[LightsOut!]

BSA Sweet 22 is good too.

http://www.amazon.com/BSA-Sweet-22-Scope-Matte/dp/B000NJUPAS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1379986319&sr=8-1&keywords=bsa+sweet

[Snotcycle]

not to sidetrack teh thread, but could someone explain what designates a scope to be a "rimfire" scope?

[nosbusa]

i have the bushnell banner 4x12x40. at $85 a piece, i put one on all 5 of my .22 rifles. i couldnt be happier. my kids love it too. they like seeing the big target through the eyepiece. i also run the bushnell elite 6500 4.5x30x50 for my .270. i find bushnell to be a good scope with a very reasonable price.