What's a good scope for a bolt .22

[Eat Dirt]

I'm looking for a good scope for a Marlin .22 bolt action

Thining the heard on some ground squirrels in the high country

The open sights arn't cutting it

Looking for something like 3 to 9 magnification

Any Ideas !!!!!!!!!!! Anyone

[XDRoX]

This is one of my favorite scopes.

[CoyoteHunter555]

Well what is your price range? How far will you be shooting, distance wise? Being a .22, probably no further than a max range of 150 yards or less, much less. 3-9 will be fine for that. I like the more zoom I can get to allow a better opportunity to aim small and miss small - sig Go Leapers, Bushnell, Nikon, Vortex, Millet, Super Sniper, Hawke, etc. Do not go BSA, Barska, Simmons, etc even though the prices may seem appealing After all it is only a .22lr

[Eat Dirt]

Well what is your price range? How far will you be shooting, distance wise? Being a .22, probably no further than a max range of 150 yards or less, much less. 3-9 will be fine for that. I like the more zoom I can get to allow a better opportunity to aim small and miss small - sig Go Leapers, Bushnell, Nikon, Vortex, Millet, Super Sniper, Hawke, etc. Do not go BSA, Barska, Simmons, etc even though the prices may seem appealing After all it is only a .22lr

Thanks fro the input ::

For price , I'd like to stay under $ 70.00

The distance will be 100 yards or Less

The rifle is an 'ol Marlin model 880 bolt action / Micro grove barrel
I've had it since it was Brand new out of the box

Nice accurate little .22 / It's ended the days of Many a lizard on the rocks

[CSACANNONEER]

I've had a Simmons 6-24 on a Mossberg 42A for over 20 years. I used to shoot silloutte with it and it worked fine. I have a few other Simmons scopes on .22s and I've never had a problem with any of them. That said, if you're not in a hurry, keep watching midway for clearance optics. I've picked up a couple +$150 scopes for under $35 in the last couple years. I would never put a Leapers on any gun although, it seems to be CH555's first choice. Also, I would never put a NC Star on anything other than an airsoft plinker!

[trickyvic]

I recommend a Simmons 22MAG 3x9 32mm AO.

[Big Ryan]

Hard to beat a S1 Sightron 3-9x40 for the price...They are very clear optics and have excellent fov.

[CoyoteHunter555]

Check pyramydair.com for some cheap, leapers scopes. They work great on .22's. The people are right, a simmons would work but I have had 2 bad experiences with cheap ones, and under $70 will get you a cheap one.

[Eat Dirt]

I've had a Simmons 6-24 on a Mossberg 42A for over 20 years. I used to shoot silloutte with it and it worked fine. I have a few other Simmons scopes Also, I would never put a NC Star on anything other than an airsoft plinker!

I bought one of those NC Star scopes when I was " Young and Dumb and full of XXXX.
What a Pile !!!!

I would like to keep the price around $ 70.00 / That's my budget for a scope
I'm looking into everbody 's suggestions / Thanks Guys

[zrock]

Trickyvic is right on the money. The simmons 22 mag is a great buy . Nice rebate on it to.

[Mrskylinetou]

I use something with hash marks. I got a 14x but I'm looking for a 24x or 25x but I'm looking for much more acuracy then most 22 off the shelf so I need it.

[Croweman08]

centerpoint 3x9x32 wal mart 59.99!! i know i may get shot for posting this but i have one on my 17 and its a squirrel killing machine at 150 yds!!! might want to check one out

[pennys dad]

Buy Redfield. I read an article recently, Redfield was bought by Leupold. Redfield was bought so Leupold so they could offer low cost quality scopes.

http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2009/12/01/leupold-stevens-re-launches-redfield-as-bargain-brand/

I'm looking for a good scope for a Marlin .22 bolt action

Thining the heard on some ground squirrels in the high country

The open sights arn't cutting it

Looking for something like 3 to 9 magnification

Any Ideas !!!!!!!!!!! Anyone

[RMorenoUSA]

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-4x32-rimfire.html

Bushnell Rimfire series
This is what I use works great. Hard to beat for $45. plus free shipping

[CoyoteHunter555]

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-4x32-rimfire.html

Bushnell Rimfire series
This is what I use works great. Hard to beat for $45. plus free shipping

4x32 is rimfire and would work but I say max at the max price of $70. BTW when you buy from optics planet, and spend more than $30, you get free shipping. Check there. They won't tell you if something is out of stock though until the day after, or so, you place your order. Thats is, IF it is out of stock