Picked up my Ruger 10/22, Needs Optic!

[Stripeknight]

Hey guys, I wanted to thank you all again for helping me locate my Ruger 10/22 all weather model rifle (Big 5) a few weeks back, I picked it up and I really like it! I was also fortunate to pick up 5000 rounds of 22 LR for the 3 minutes it was available so I'm all set for the range this weekend.

I only need an optic now. I was hoping someone could suggest a cheap yet functional optic readily availabe at perhaps Big 5, the range we frequent is outdoors with up to a range of 300 yards.

Any advice would as always be greatly appreciated!

[JackRydden224]

Hey guys, I wanted to thank you all again for helping me locate my Ruger 10/22 all weather model rifle (Big 5) a few weeks back, I picked it up and I really like it! I was also fortunate to pick up 5000 rounds of 22 LR for the 3 minutes it was available so I'm all set for the range this weekend.

I only need an optic now. I was hoping someone could suggest a cheap yet functional optic readily availabe at perhaps Big 5, the range we frequent is outdoors with up to a range of 300 yards.

Any advice would as always be greatly appreciated!

The BSA 3x9x30 illuminated scope at Big5 is decent. I think it's about $75 bucks and you just pick it up and go shoot with it.

[sholling]

In my opinion no BSA or NcStar is decent. My advice is to live with iron sights until you can get a good scope shipped out to you. A Weaver RV4 4x28 rimfire can be had at Natchez for $120, a Weaver RV7 2-7x28 rimfire also at Natchez for $140, or a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 rimfire w/BDC for $150 at Amazon. Buy quality and once cry over the price once. Buy junk and cry when it fails and again you have to buy a replacement.

At 300 yards you'll be lobbing them in with 12-13 feet of drop. Most 22LR shooting is done at 50-75yds.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=WE&prodID=WE849430

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=WE849431

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rimfire-Black-Riflescope/dp/B004JMQ9I2

[Occams Rasor]

I find Big 5 prices a little high. For low cost, local pickup, Walmart has a decent selection and better pricing. Who knew? As stated above, save up and buy better glass, it will not disappoint. I have a Nikon 3-9x40 rimfire and love it. Also have a closet full of cheap scopes that did not hold up.

[dikroundtree]

On another rimfire forum they talk about 3x9 Simmons is the way to go. I went cheap Bushnell TRS-25 red dot and looking to buy a magnifier from Primary Arms. They can set you up. I guy from Primary Arms, Dimitri, is on CGN.

[egpost916]

+1 on the Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC.

[mcat707]

All experienced shooters that bought cheap China optics in the past will always say avoid China junk and buy quality once and dont look back. I am one of them. I have spent a good amount of money on the cheap China stuff in past and found myself either returning them or taking a loss and selling them here in the marketplace. Save yourself some money now by buying quality glass.

[JackRydden224]

You can find Nikon Prostaffs at Walmarts I think...

[Pell]

The folks over at rimfirecentral.com recommend the Mueller APV. I picked one up for my 10/22 and I have nothing but good things to say about it.

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-APV-4-5-14x40-AOScope/dp/B000SULCTA

[rgraham]

What height rings do you recommend for the Nikon scope? High or mid?

Are Nikons considered Chinese junk?

[hylander]

What height rings do you recommend for the Nikon scope? High or mid?

Are Nikons considered Chinese junk?

No they are Not.
Nikons are Excellent, I have run several and still run a couple.
Never one single issue, clear glass and precise/repeatable adjustments.

Also Mueller APV is very good, having owned one and another is on
its way to me.
For a less expensive scope thats works great, Simmons 22 Mag 3-9x32 is
Under $50

[gunsnrovers]

I run the Mueller APV on my Savage MkII. Solid choice.