Scope Suggestions needed

[Horrendo Revolver]

When shooting with a .22 I like to see what I'm aiming at just as well as when I'm using a centerfire rifle. I also seem to shoot at smaller targets with rimfires than I do with centerfires. So I want decent optics on a Rimfire. With my eyes a decent Rimfire scope starts at $100.00.

[newbutold]

I have a couple Vari X III's I'm not using. I bet they would be fun on a .22........

[RNE228]

Besides joking around, I like Leupold and Nikon scopes.

- Leupold because of experience with them while hunting

- Nikon, slightly expanded reason; for work have used Nikon microscopes. They make really nice microscopes. And, from years of experience with Nikon cameras and lenses; they make excellent camera bodies and lenses.

My brother put a Nikon 2-7 Rimfire scope on a Savage bolt action. That is a really nice setup for the ranges 22lr is typically shot at.

Realize, when you look at any optics, all the manufactures including Leupold and Nikon, have different "levels or grades" of scopes. When you are comparing scopes, be sure to compare the same grade from the various manufacturers

Also keep in mind, there is no replacement for good glass. I have taken pictures, made shots, and found defects on silicon wafers with high grades lens and scopes, that I would not have been able to do with lower or entry grades of glass.

You're putting it on a 22lr, but keep in mind, using a better grade scope, like using a better grade ammo, will give you more enjoyment and ability to hit your target.

All of my 22's have peep sights that work great even with my bifocals.

What are these scopes on a 22 that you speak of

[Garandimal]

Wanted to know what a good power for a .22 rifle would be?

Actually?

One(1.0X).

Tech-Sights Aperture sights.




GR

[newbie1234]

I recently got a Nikon Prostaff II 3-9x40.

Like it so far at the indoor range, have to decide when to fight the traffic and get to Angeles for 100 yard gong noises.

It's on sale now at opticsplanet (less than $90, free tax, free shipping).

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-3-9x40-matte-bdc-riflescope.html

(I am not affiliate with opticsplanet nor nikon, I just pass the info).

[newbie1234]

I know there are better, more expensive scopes out there but for around $50 you can pick up a Simmons 22 Magnum Scope 3X9. I liked it so much I bought three of them. For most people shooting a 22 is limited to about 150 yards so you don't need anything more powerful than that. Even a fixed X4 is good enough at that distance.

^^^^^^^ +1

[Kwikvette]

Spend more and pick up a better optic.

If you're like me, and find yourself putting a firearm away in the safe for awhile, it's nice to have that extra optic and being able to put it to use on something else.

I really should find a nice scope calibrated for .22lr, but having nice optics on everything else I can't push myself to cheap out. Actually looking to pick up an NXS for my .22lr

[Sir Toast]

a nice 4x scope has served me well over the years. Just make a good scope so it tracks.

[Rosebud22]

3x9 works well for general use. I have a fixed 36x on a CZ455. Great for target shooting, useless for anything else. Field of view is too small. Don't make the mistake of going cheap on glass. Buy quality names like Nikon or similar.

[Jimi Jah]

I use a fixed 6x $30 chi-com "Sniper" scope I got for $30. Works great to 100 yards, my typical .22LR limit. I have binoc's for viewing.

Past 100 yards, it's the AR-47. Past 400 yards it's 5.56 or Grendel.

[pa hunter]

You can find nice Weaver scopes fixed power 10x or 12 x at good prices if you look. O don't have anything less than a 10 power on my 9 CZs and I like them like that.

[AceGirlsHusband]

"Depends on what you're using it for" is, indeed, the magical consideration. I shoot bench rest and I use a Leupold Competition 45x45... because you can't hit a 2mm bull if you can't see it.