Best 10 22 Scope Under $150 +/-?

[OUTLAWZ]

Hi guys,

After many months of hoping for deal here and not wanting to wait any longer for it. I finally purchased a Ruger stainless steel carbine 10 22 (KA10/22RBPRBT) at Big 5 Sporting Goods for $317 (Tax & DROS included). I plan on heading to the range with it and a Noveske N4 Light Recce to start the New Year with my own fireworks. I am planning to keep it stock with the exception of mounting a scope and sling with the purpose of small game hunting/survival rifle. I am trying to keep the budget below $150 or less. However, I am open to opportunity and would even consider spending a few more dollars for better quality and features. I would like the scope to work well within 50 - 100 yards and with good light transmission, brightness and zoom power. I know that there are a ton of choices out there like Simmons, Barska, Leapers, BSA, Weaver, the list goes on.. But where does one begin to make the decision? On top of all of that, there's the next set of questions like Illuminated Reticle? Mildot? BDC? Nikoplex? Help please! Thanks in advance fellas.

[dirtykoala]

i love my BSA "Sweet 22" 6-18x40, im also in the bay area and i shoot at sunnyvale rod and gun and los altos rod and gun a good amount if you want to come try out the BSA sometime, i also have a $40 barska you can try.

[SoCal Bob]

I have some of the Simmons .22Mag scopes and like them. They have a 4x32, 3-9x32 and a 3-9x32 AO. You can usually find some pretty good deals on them on eBay.

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the offer dirtykoala! I'd like to go shoot but haven't been able to due to holiday madness at my store. Before, I get to rifle out of jail and with the help of fellow Calgunners like you. I would like do some research and order a scope based on proven reliability & function and popularity poll. Sorry if it sounds crazy but I am hoping to go the very day my schedule allows it and get acquainted with them. I own a retail furniture and mattress store in South San Francisco, let me know if there's anything I can do for you. Thanks and Happy Holidays.

Leon

[roushstage2]

I love my Simmons .22Mag scope!

[dirtykoala]

Thanks for the offer dirtykoala! I'd like to go shoot but haven't been able to due to holiday madness at my store. Before, I get to rifle out of jail and with the help of fellow Calgunners like you. I would like do some research and order a scope based on proven reliability & function and popularity poll. Sorry if it sounds crazy but I am hoping to go the very day my schedule allows it and get acquainted with them. I own a retail furniture and mattress store in South San Francisco, let me know if there's anything I can do for you. Thanks and Happy Holidays.

Leon

actually... i do need some outdoor furniture.


heres a good place to start looking for scopes.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/s/rimfire/cat~21

this has good reviews and seems meets your needs-

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-3-9x40mm-riflescope-matte-w-bdc-150-reticle.html

you might want a little more zoom to get out to 100 yrds though, 9 might be fine for you, but i like having more-

http://www.opticsplanet.net/mueller-optics-4-5-14x-40mm-ao-all-purpose-tactical-riflescope.html

Heres the "sweet 22" that i have and love.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bsa-optics-matte-black-sweet-22-6-18x40-w-side-focus-standard-duplex-reticle-s22618x4.html

it has a dedicated .22 turret with different common bullet grains. if youre shooting 38gr at 50 yards, you just line up the "38gr" to the "50 yard" mark, then if you switch to 40gr at 100yds, you move the turret to "40gr" at the "100yrds" mark, and it works pretty well, you might need to make a couple of adjustments to get it perfect, but it makes adjusting much easier. it also has a side focus, quick focus, comes with a sun shade, "zero resets", and i think its very clear with good light transmission. not as good as leupold, but thats a given.

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestion SoCal Bob. I'll mark one up for Simmons .22 Mag. I think some of them were on display at Big 5 and will look at it again.

I did find this scope for $99.95 (Tax and Shipping Included?)on Amazon

Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex)

I still would need to get rings to mount or can get this one for $149.95(Don't know if shipping and tax is included?) from www.mountsplus.com

Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 3-9x40 Rimfire BDC 150 with FREE Weaver Style Scope Rings

Or add $10.00 and get the other version of it with Nikoplex

Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 3-9x40 Nikoplex with FREE Weaver Style Scope Rings

Any thoughts?

Thanks and Happy Holidays

[OutlawStar]

I currently have a BSA 6-24x40 mil-dot on my 10/22 that I picked up for about $100 after shipping. Looks a little ridiculous with a 3 inch sun shade, but at the range I was shooting the 8 inch metal gong at 100 yards standing with a slight breeze. It has solid turrets and has a great tactile feedback and is capable of tracking on target. I could even reach out to the 200 yard gong, but the wind was too much for the little .22lr round; the mildots helps me find the target.

I also have a Simmons 6-16x40 on my Savage .223 that works well. If you're just going to use it at the range 50-100 yards just about anything for $100 will do fine.

One thing to keep in mind is that the $100 rimfire and .223 scopes will not be as nice as the $1000+ nikon, leupold, nightforce, swarofski, whatevers. But you should also keep in mind the rifle you're putting it on; its a 10/22 shooting a .22lr round and you're not taking out insurgents in a theater of war. The returns on investment diminish greatly rather quickly and odds are if you spent $200 on glass instead of $100 you won't be shooting twice as well. You'll have as much fun with a 10/22 with a $60 scope as you would a $600 scope.

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestion roushstage2. I'll mark another for Simmons .22 Mag. Cool signature. All Magpul (CTR/MOE Grip/MOE Handguard/MOE MVG/AAC Blackout) here too on my N4.

Thanks and Happy Holidays

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestion OutlawStar(Cool name, Cowboy Bebop Ship?). I'll mark another for BSA. I absolutely agree with you and am not one to disregard a functional inexpensive scope or buy because of branding thinking it's going to improve my shot. I will be spending top dollar on the scope that calls for it like my future N6 .308 project. I think the "Sweet 22" 6-18x40 with Adjustable Objective for $82.94 from Amazon (Tax & Shipping Included?) is on the top contender representing for BSA for now.

Thanks and Happy Holidays

[AR22]

The Nikon Prostaffs are excellent scopes..We have one on an AR22 and a 5.56 AR..They hold zero and have lifetime warranty..Another good option is a Redfield now made by Leopold,as they are right in that 150.00 range and are great little scopes too...

[dg29]

Thanks for the suggestion SoCal Bob. I'll mark one up for Simmons .22 Mag. I think some of them were on display at Big 5 and will look at it again.

I did find this scope for $99.95 (Tax and Shipping Included?)on Amazon

Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 Black Matte Riflescope (Nikoplex)

I still would need to get rings to mount or can get this one for $149.95(Don't know if shipping and tax is included?) from www.mountsplus.com

Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 3-9x40 Rimfire BDC 150 with FREE Weaver Style Scope Rings

Or add $10.00 and get the other version of it with Nikoplex

Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 3-9x40 Nikoplex with FREE Weaver Style Scope Rings

Any thoughts?

Thanks and Happy Holidays

Yep, from your list do yourself a huge favor and look through a Nikon. The clarity and major eye relief, when compared to other scopes in this price range, will be very noticeable to you. They hold zero and also work very well in lower light conditions.
This advice comes from someone with scopes from:
Barska, Weaver, Nikon, and Leupold.

[JAGACIDA]

I would advise you to look at all the Simmons scopes on Amazon. I have a Simmons 4x12 Prohunter on one of my .22's. They range from $69-169.00 on amazon. I also have a few .22 Mag scopes too. The Nikons are made in the PI just like the Simmons and I see no clear difference in quality.
The Bushnell Elites are being changed out, good time to pick one up cheap if your patient.

[Coyote Brown]

Nikon prostaff with BDC on my .223. Awesome scope for the money. Would not hesitate to buy more. BDC works like a charm. The x-hairs (ovals) are small , easy to see and don't block the target.
Simmons 22mag 4x on the 10/22 is very good. Not one problem in 3 years and 5000rnds.

Now if the Nikon was available in BDC for .22 when I needed a scope , I absolutely would get one . If needed.

[MongooseV8]

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/149054/nikon-prostaff-rifle-scope-4-12x-40mm-mil-dot-reticle-matte