Best 10/22 scope for build

[ZX9ALLDAY]

Thinking about an optic to complete my 10/22 build. Had a Vortex Sparc on it, but used that on a different rifle. Looking to shoot no more than 150yds, and will run it on some rimfire speed on steel matches. Looking to spend sub 200$

My options are:

1: vortex rimfire 2-7
2: bushnell rimfire 3.5-10
3: holoson hs403b

Any other options under 200$?

[jwfire25]

Vortex Diamondback either 3-9x40 or 4-12x40. Both 199 on Amazon.

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[NATEWA]

I put the vortex rimfire 2x7 on a recent 10/22 build. Not saying it’s the best, just what I put on. I’ve yet to sight it in but the glass looks good. Range plinker.

[akjunkie]

Quite happy with Primary Arms 22lr scope with ACSS BDC reticle and range finder.

https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-6x-scope-with-the-patented-acss-22lr-reticle

[CartridgeCalls]

Look into a Utg bugbuster also. Fun illuminated scope for around $100

[JackEllis]

You might look at the Cabelas scopes, which I believe are made by Vortex. I have one of their rimfire scopes on a Savage Mk ii for around $100 and it gets the job done. I've used that rifle/scope combinations in mini-palma matches and it's good enough for my eyes with progressive bifocals to see the holes in the target.

[Bastard]

I'm really happy with my old Nikon 3-9 rimfire that I got off the SWFA Sample list years ago for less that $100

[FeuerFrei]

Build details would help us give advice.

[kenl]

Been through quite a few .22 scopes, mainly the cheaper Chinese ones. Over time, most of those scopes didn't work out and have gone away, and this is what we ended up with.

From least to most $

Simmons 3-9 22 mag. We have 2. Nice inexpensive scope that's better than most if not all of the sub $100 scopes that we've used imho. http://simmonsoptics.com/riflescopes/22_mag.aspx

Hawke Vantage have a 3-9 and a 4-12 with a .22 reticle https://us.hawkeoptics.com/vantage-i...-velocity.html. Don't have one of these, but a 2-7 AO is on a springer pellet rifle. Paid ~$100 for it. A good solid scope with reasonable glass.

At the limit of your budget, there is the Leupold vx freedom line in 2-7 and 3-9 rimfire. We have a 3-9 on a 10/22. Very happy with it. https://www.leupold.com/reticles/ret...imfire-moa-179

And finally the budget busting swfa 2.5-10 ultralight rimfire. Just put a different model of this on the .22mag/.17hmr cz. Simple lightweight Japanese made scope with some very nice glass https://www.swfa.com/swfa-ss-2-5-10x...ire-scope.html

Of course there are a bunch of other great options out there. Good hunting!

[samrob77]

Nikons here. No experience but I kept reading the name Mueller come up when this topic was brought up before.

[jross239]

If you are looking to shoot 150 yards, skip the cheap rimfire scopes.

For the $200 range your best bet would be Primary Arms 4-16x44.

Also you will need to remove the scope for use as a race rifle.

Honestly, you are trying to use one rifle for two very different uses. Like using a potting shovel to dig a foundation and pot flowers.

Other scopes that may work for you are Vortex crossfire, Athlon

On my 100-200 yard rifles i run Vortex Diamondback tactical 6-24x50, Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50 and a Bushnell Trophy Xtreme 6-24x50

My race rifle has a 8moa C-More railway or 6moa Vortex Venom Race pistol has a Holosun HE5o7c v2 green dot or the Venom

For the $200 budget you can't really beat the Primary Arms 4-16x44 scope .

Whatever you choose, make sure it has an adjustable parallax or adjustable objective.

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[kenl]

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Whatever you choose, make sure it has an adjustable parallax or adjustable objective.
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For larger objectives or higher powers I agree, but it becomes less important with smaller lenses and less power. Plus it adds complexity to the scope.

Imho there is nothing wrong with a fixed parallax rimfire scope if it fits with what you want to do with the rifle.

Here is a link to computing parallax error. Use it to find out if you can live with the error or not

https://www.lelandwest.com/parallax-error-calculator.cfm

[WWDHD?]

Nikons here. No experience but I kept reading the name Mueller come up when this topic was brought up before.

Nikon is what I use- 3x9-40. I'm happy with it but also I've only looked through a couple of others so don't really know what else is out there that might be better. I heard Nikon is done with the rifle scope biz. I think I got mine on sale somewhere for under $120 years ago. If there are still any out there it's a good value and not made in China.

[jross239]

For larger objectives or higher powers I agree, but it becomes less important with smaller lenses and less power. Plus it adds complexity to the scope.



Imho there is nothing wrong with a fixed parallax rimfire scope if it fits with what you want to do with the rifle.



Here is a link to computing parallax error. Use it to find out if you can live with the error or not

https://www.lelandwest.com/parallax-...calculator.cfm

A fixed parallax rimfie scope set at 50 yards will not do well for shooting 150 yards like the OP is looking to do. It is not too complex to turn a dial on the side of a scope to bring your target into focus

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[Jimi Jah]

Wife has a Leupold 2x7 32 mm rimfire scope on her .22LR. Very clear glass, $199.

I use a Leupold 3x9 33mm Freedom model, 12 oz, small and very clear glass. It also has a front parallax turret, rare for Leupold.

$299 and recommended.