Best scope (under $100) for 10/22?

[pratchett]

I really like my Simmons 3-9x32 22 Mag Scope.

[arod2051]

I just picked up the 4-16x40AO from Centerpoint. The rings seem a little high for my 1984 10/22 but I've never used a scope before. The one I have came with weaver rings, but you can also buy the dovetail rings for $5 from Crosman Centerpoint's website. Although the $12 shipping makes it not a very good deal.

I like the rings because it holds the tube down with four hex bolts screws compared to the Leupold rings that use only one.

I don't have long-term experience, nor have I sighted it in yet, though.

[Cowboy T]

Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 duplex's can be had for $99 with just a little shopping around. They're pretty good.

Believe it or not, a cheap $39 BSA also works pretty well within the range limits of a typical stock 10/22. You don't need "a lot of scope" for such a rifle.

[FastFinger]

Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 duplex's can be had for $99 with just a little shopping around. They're pretty good.

Grabbed one of these from Cabela's a few weeks ago. It's mounted although I haven't been out to the range with it yet. Just adjusting it, it feels nice sturdy and has a very clean and bright image. It seems like a lot more than $99.

[23 Blast]

I'm thinking that my current setup with the 10/22, being a sort of tacticool setup (it's in a FDE Tapco stock), I'm actually looking for a smallish, more svelte scope. 4x is plenty on a .22, methinks. My 10/22 is very accurate (10 round groups easily covered by a nickel at 25 yards) but it certainly isn't an insanely precise target model where 10 round groups could be covered by Nancy Pelosi's brain, so I don't think I need a huge scope with 12x magnification.

Something with small physical dimensions would fit the bill, and to me, "look better" with the setup as a whole. Maybe it's just me, but I find gigantic scopes on semi auto firearms kind of jarring - like those gigantic spoilers kids used to put on 4-cylinder Hondas.

[Warguy]

honestly i just got a barska 3-9x40 at wallyworld for 25 bucks! I had to order it online and get shipped to store (free) but i all the reviews on it that i read were very positive, and i have zeroed mine it and it works great! I dont know about puttin it on a bigger rifle but on a .22 it works and is cheap. Good clear glass, i have no complaints! and for 25 bucks it cant be beat...

[OpticsPlanet]

Can't beat the Bushnell scopes for performance and durability. They may not have as many sexy "bells & whistles" but they work! And, in the event you have problems with it, Bushnell has exceptional Customer Service!

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bush-rs-bnr-714124.html

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-super-banner-3-5-10x36-riflescope.html

George P

[bombadillo]

http://www.natchezss.com/Category.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=BH&prodID=BH721393&prodTitle=Bushnell%20Sportsman%203-9x32%20Riflescope%20Multi-X%20Reticle%20Gloss

Bushnell Sportsman 3-9x32. Looks like a "Normal" scope on a small rifle with the only 32mm objective lens, still has up to 9x magnification, and its on sale at www.natchezss.com under their closeout stuff for $23 bucks. Can't beat that with a stick. Check out their stuff under natchez closeouts and try and see what you come across. For under $50 you can get a lot for your money. I got a glass etched reticle Brunton scope, nitrogen purged, and made in the USA for under $50 bucks one day and put it on a rifle as a CHEAPO hold over scope and decided to just keep it because it took a LOT of abuse and kept a zero. Its been one of the best cheap scopes I've ever bought, and the glass is incredibly clear for the money.

[sk8804]

ill second the walmart centerpoint. Great scopes for a .22

[covingtonhouse]

I have a Hawke 3-9x40 ill. mil dot reticle scope on a nice springer air rifle and it's held up well. Adjustable down to 7 yards and around $120. Maybe cheaper if you find a closeout.

[The Virus]

check out Barska

[DCF]

http://www.opticsale.com/tasco-target-varmint-6-24x42-matte-mil-dot-1386-prd1.html?gdftrk=gdfV2656_a_7c772_a_7c6880_a_7c028_d_VAR624X42M

I have one for my 22LR and it works great. Find a 5% off coupon code online and came out to be just under $64 shipped. Review in Amazon said the scope tends to be blurry after 20X but for shooting at 50 yards, I have no problems and it's not blurry at all. I do have great sunlight though when I was shooting.