Best 10 22 Scope Under $150 +/-?

[cranemech]

Can anyone comment on this Sweet 22 scope?

BSA Sweet .22 3 - 9x40 mm Scope Matte Black for $40.

[r1ghtw1ng]

The Mueller APV gets rave reviews from the guys on rimfirecentral. It's around 100-120, and they have them in stainless to match your receiver.

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the info Coyote Brown. I'm currently debating between BSA 6-18X40 Sweet 22 Rifle Scope with Side Parallax Adjustment and Multi-Grain Turret and the Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 3-9x40 Rimfire BDC 150 with FREE Weaver Style Scope Rings. How can one tell the difference between the older model versus the new one? Is there a series or model number to look out for? I noticed on Amazon and some other sites that there are similar models in name and description but priced a little different. Which one do I buy for Nikon?

[dirtykoala]

Can anyone comment on this Sweet 22 scope?

BSA Sweet .22 3 - 9x40 mm Scope Matte Black for $40.

They have 2 types of sweet 22. I'm not sure of the difference, their website might help more.

I went for the more expensive one, I like how it looked a little more, dunno about functional differences though

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestion r1ghtw1ng. I will mark another for Mueller APV. I am still in research and will follow up. Great to know that it comes in silver but I think I am going to keep whichever scope I end up with black for versatility.

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[Viper49]

Here is old version of the BSA Sweet 22 that might work for you

http://www.natchezss.com/catalog.cfm?catalogid=9d3a856a

page 18 BSA 6x18 for $50.00
Old version had focus ring on the back and comes with 3 difference turrets.

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestion and link Viper49. Ill mark another one for BSA Sweet 22. Would you happen to know what the difference is with the old version and the new one besides $100? I would rather like to purchase the latest model of any scope in consideration to take advantage of new technological innovations.

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[bigdrunk92037]

I was in your shoes last year looking for a scope for my Marlin .22. I purchased a BSA Sweet .22 and the thing was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay overkill for my rifle. Think Hubble telescope. ....The scope + mount felt like it weighed almost as much as the damn rifle. Before I even took the scope to the range, I sold it here on Calguns. If you plan on sitting on the bench supported when you shoot, fine go x16. If you want to shoot offhand/unsupported should look for something with less magnification and smaller objective. The smaller objective will keep weight down as well as allow you to run lower scope rings and still not have the scope interfere with the rear iron sight.

I think you received some decent advice from some fellows in this thread.

On the cheap end, pick up a Simmons 22 Mag.

Since you will probably make this purchase one time, I suggest spending all of your budget. I have used Simmons, Weaver, and Leupold with the Weaver and Leupold being worth the extra scratch over the Simmons.

Echoing other suggestions I would buy one of the following:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/734016/weaver-classic-rimfire-rifle-scope-25-7x-28mm-dual-x-reticle-matte

or

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/564247/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-rifle-scope-4x-32mm-nikoplex-reticle-matte

If Christmas treats you well, pick up one of these. You can use a Midway or Cabelas coupon and knock a few bucks off. It IS worth spending a little extra for. Whats an extra $70 eh?

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/569658/leupold-fx-i-rimfire-rifle-scope-4x-28mm-fine-duplex-reticle-gloss

Look at the specs on the Leupold. It is short and very, very light weight when compared to the others. The smaller form factor makes the scope much more pleasurable to shoot off-hand. In going with the Leupold, I spent more money on the glass than I did my rifle which seemed crazy at the time. Buy once, cry once.....

Last comment, a x7 power is plenty of magnification to see bullet hits at 100yds.

[twoforme2]

I have the Simmons 22mag on my 10/22 mainly because it comes in silver, and was the only one I could find that way back when I bought it many moons ago (you can't put a big black scope on a pretty stainless gun with wood stock, it just doesn't look right.)

However I have been shopping for a 10/22 to customize and after seeing this Nikon with the BDC reticle I may have just decided the next 10/22 is blue instead of stainless

If they would offer that scope is Silver I am sold NOW! Anyone from Nikon read this site???

[Viper49]

Old version is work like normal variable power scope with the exception that comes with the three turrets for difference grain of bullet weights. The new version use the side focus and the difference bullet weight are built in on the turret. I have the old version from Natchezss and they work fine. I do like that contender better becuase it can goes the AO are limit to 175 yards and for 10 dallors you get a 6X24. Just my two cents.

[me109g4]

I went "old School" and put a Weaver K4 60B on my 10/22. Great quality scope and it didnt break the bank.

[Hadesomega]

actually... i do need some outdoor furniture.

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.

Oh wow I really like that, I have a similar Sweet22 scope same zoom and scope size but mine is different. It has 3 different turrets that you have to take off and install if you change bullet weights. But the one dirtykoala has can compensation for all three sizes and you can switch/calibrate it for another bullet on the fly! I gotta get me one of these the sweet 22 I have is great but I wanted to be able to shoot different bullet grains without having to recalibrate all the time.

Here's the one I have (sorry for the bad pix), its the older version of the one dirtykoala has:


Here's what my 10/22 with the Sweet22 can do at 50yards with bulk ammo

Here is 100 yards, pretty horrible but it was getting dark so I can hardly see target, unfortunately this scope doesn't come with an illuminated reticle.

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestions and first hand insight bigdrunk92037. LOL Hubble telescope. I'm glad you brought up the weight factor and planned shooting method. I would like the focus of my 10 22 to be geared towards being a lighter rifle that I can shoot without bench aide and be accurate as possible while mobile without having to sacrifice lugging around a telescope. Based on what I found via web, the BSA Optics Sweet 22 6-18X40 Rifle Scope w/ Side Focus & Standard Duplex Reticle weighs 23oz, 15.6 inches in length and priced at $139.99. The Nikon Prostaff Rifle Scope 3-9x40 Rimfire BDC 150 weighs 15oz, 12.4 inches in length and priced at $149.99. I don't really think the 8oz will be a deal breaker for the BSA but I will really have to take that into serious consideration. These two are ranked in as being the top contenders but I will mark another one for Simmons 22 Mag. I like the idea of putting in a little more for a better quality scope such as Leupold but think it will hurt me in the process cause I will want to spend more money for better Leupold and so forth. The cycle will keep me confused and I might end up with a Swarovski Z6i Illuminated Riflescope 2.5-15x44 for a 10 22. LOL

Thanks and Happy Holidays

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for the suggestion twoforme2. Ill mark another one up for Simmons 22 mag. BDC is quite interesting eh? I say you go get yourself another rifle and the Nikon with BDC. Just let me know if you do happen to do it anytime soon(Before I make a decision?) and can give me some feedback on the BDC.

Thanks and Happy Holidays

[OUTLAWZ]

Thanks for sharing Hadesomega. Ill mark another one for BSA Sweet 22. I'm with you on the newer model with the dedicated turrets for different ammo and adjustments on the go. I really think this feature makes up for the 8oz difference between any other scope option. Now the question is, Would you rather the round adjustment turrets with Adjustable Objective or have a BDC reticle and being able to slap the scope on a larger caliber rifle if needed?

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