Scope suggestions for ruger 10/22 target

[DAVO]

If you are ok with a 30mm tube you can find a used supersniper for that price.
AO, up to 20x (fixed power), and you will also have a scope capable of use on a centerfire without issues.

[Spyder]

Just picked up a vortex crossfire 6-18x44 AO for 203 bucks delivered off amazon. They have a very fine reticle, and are great for the price. It's going on my Annie 54

[SWalt]

I just bought a Redfield Battlezone TAC 22 for mine. I mostly got it since Redfield is now owned by Leupold. Well partly because I remember Redfield as a kid. It comes with free rings but the rings are too tall to get a check weld and are Mil spec mount. The turrets have pretty decent movement. 1/4 MOA adjustments, stadia on the reticle are 2 MOA. $139 w/ free shipping.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/redfield-battlezone-tac-22-2-7x34mm-riflescope.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=PLA&utm_term={keyword}&utm_campaign={OrderItemID}

Bought UTG low profile quick detach rings. They are low enough to get a decent check weld. $25

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leapers-utg-max-strength-le-grade-quick-detach-picatinny-riflescope-rings.html?_iv_code=LP-RR-MSLEGR-RQ2W1104

But thats not all folks.....

The rail on my 10/22 is Weaver style and only has grooves on each end which gives limited adjustability so I bought a rail (think it was $10). The rail is the standard 10/22 rail length but you do well to find a rail that is 1 -2" longer. It would be nice if I could move the scope just a hair or two forward.

I only took it out once to sight it in, was on paper getting decent groups. Then noticed the rail became lose, no bueno! So I can't tell how well the scope tracks but I liked it up to the point there was wiggle in the jiggle. The quick detach rings made it easy to add some blue locktite to the rail mounting screws.

[MrElectric03]

I use the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 on mine and love it. Great scope for the price IMO.

[zman]

I am waiting to pick up a new Ruger 10/22 target rifle and I am wanting some suggestions for a scope for it. I will be shooting outdoors and probably at 100 yards. I am not wanting to break the bank but I don't mind spending on quality. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Bushnell AR Optics Drop Zone-223 3-9x 40mm $89

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1142977

[druddick]

I also use the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 on mine and it's on my daughters rifle. Great scope.

[Mutant]

I want more than 9X so I vote for Mueller also. I have 3 and they are all good for the money. Not great, but for $200 you don't get a March type scope.

[Booze]

Thanks for all the suggestions, greatly appreciated. I went with a Vortex Diamond back 2 - 7 x 35 rimfire riflescope with the viper 1" rings. Just so happens a buddy was looking for a scope for the same rifle and low and behold he gets a discount on this brand.

[DAVO]

I just bought a Redfield Battlezone TAC 22 for mine. I mostly got it since Redfield is now owned by Leupold. Well partly because I remember Redfield as a kid. It comes with free rings but the rings are too tall to get a check weld and are Mil spec mount. The turrets have pretty decent movement. 1/4 MOA adjustments, stadia on the reticle are 2 MOA. $139 w/ free shipping.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/redfield-battlezone-tac-22-2-7x34mm-riflescope.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=PLA&utm_term={keyword}&utm_campaign={OrderItemID}

Bought UTG low profile quick detach rings. They are low enough to get a decent check weld. $25

http://www.opticsplanet.com/leapers-utg-max-strength-le-grade-quick-detach-picatinny-riflescope-rings.html?_iv_code=LP-RR-MSLEGR-RQ2W1104

But thats not all folks.....

The rail on my 10/22 is Weaver style and only has grooves on each end which gives limited adjustability so I bought a rail (think it was $10). The rail is the standard 10/22 rail length but you do well to find a rail that is 1 -2" longer. It would be nice if I could move the scope just a hair or two forward.

I only took it out once to sight it in, was on paper getting decent groups. Then noticed the rail became lose, no bueno! So I can't tell how well the scope tracks but I liked it up to the point there was wiggle in the jiggle. The quick detach rings made it easy to add some blue locktite to the rail mounting screws.

Whats the parallax set at on that scope? How well do the turrets track? Is the BDC accurate?

[lavey29]

I am waiting to pick up a new Ruger 10/22 target rifle and I am wanting some suggestions for a scope for it. I will be shooting outdoors and probably at 100 yards. I am not wanting to break the bank but I don't mind spending on quality. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

I went with Leupold VX1 2-7 rimfire scope like $225

[crufflers]

Thanks for all the suggestions, greatly appreciated. I went with a Vortex Diamond back 2 - 7 x 35 rimfire riflescope with the viper 1" rings. Just so happens a buddy was looking for a scope for the same rifle and low and behold he gets a discount on this brand.

Good choice. I like my Diamondback more than the two P-Series scopes I have. It works great on a .308.

[SWalt]

Whats the parallax set at on that scope? How well do the turrets track? Is the BDC accurate?

Its set at 75 yds which I think is a compromise since others I have seen are set at 50. 75 is in between 50 and 100 so it allows relative paralax from 50- 100 yds. I'm not a fan of BDC since they work with only 1 load. I'd rather have dope from different loads and work the scope accordingly. I like a scoped .22 because it allows low cost "practice, practice, practice" and its just plain fun! Since my suck a** job at tightening the rail screws (no blue loctight) I wasn't able to see how well it tracks. The turrets on mine have a slight amount of play of the turret. I tried to slightly tighten the allen screw which holds the turret on but with little effect. The 1/4 MOA clicks were crisp and not sloppy but the hash marks do not align exactly. To be honest I do not expect perfection from a $139 scope, I actually expect a cheap, just a hair from a POS scope for that price but I was happy with it. Who knows 5 yrs from now if it will be a POS but, lifetime warranty helps.

[safety-1st]

For $150 the Nikon rimfire bdc scope is amazing! I got one on my Marlin 795, it's a solid and boring tac driver lol

I wouldn't worry too much about bdc and loads. You are shooting a 22lr and within 100yards. It should be a fun rifle to enjoy, unless you are trying to punch 0.01 precision wholes on paper. Within 50-100 yards worrying about bdc is irrelevant.

You can't beat the glass quality on the Nikon rimfire scope.

[DAVO]

Its set at 75 yds which I think is a compromise since others I have seen are set at 50. 75 is in between 50 and 100 so it allows relative paralax from 50- 100 yds. I'm not a fan of BDC since they work with only 1 load. I'd rather have dope from different loads and work the scope accordingly. I like a scoped .22 because it allows low cost "practice, practice, practice" and its just plain fun! Since my suck a** job at tightening the rail screws (no blue loctight) I wasn't able to see how well it tracks. The turrets on mine have a slight amount of play of the turret. I tried to slightly tighten the allen screw which holds the turret on but with little effect. The 1/4 MOA clicks were crisp and not sloppy but the hash marks do not align exactly. To be honest I do not expect perfection from a $139 scope, I actually expect a cheap, just a hair from a POS scope for that price but I was happy with it. Who knows 5 yrs from now if it will be a POS but, lifetime warranty helps.

Good review.

[crufflers]

BDC is a nice tool to have and fun to play around with. I just prefer the Vortex hash marks to the Spot on circle dots that Nikon uses, but I have both. You don't need to stick to the caliber the marketing guys put on the box either. You can make your P-223 3-9x40 BDC on a 10/22 shoot CCI mini-mags or SV and use the reticle just fine. Nikon and Vortex both have nice web pages to calculate whatever you want and print a sheet out to tape to your stock or range bag. Here's a P-223 calc screen for .22 LR CCI Standard Velocity.

The important details are those little white numbers to the right of the reticle hashes and that "print" icon