Scope for Savage Mk II

[snorky]

I just purchased my first rimfire today, a Savage Mk II BTV.

I'm looking for a scope that I'll be able to use for shots ranging from between about 50 yards and 150 yards that won't break the bank. Thanks in advance!


10 DAYS!!!

[Izzy43]

What's your budget and what type of shooting, target, plinking, hunting, varmint, combination of those??? Is the rifle .22lr, .22Mag, .17HMR? It is kind of important to know the cartridge caliber due to bullet drop. With .17HMR you won't need a lot of elevation range in the scope to shoot at those distances, for a .22lr you will.

[oldboy52]

Wow, where did you find that? Nice rifle!

I have a redfield 3-9x40 for my BV - probably overkill, but works very well. It's not an AO scope, but this isn't a long range rifle either.

Here are other proven options to consider all in 3-9x36 or 40 assuming that is a 22lr:
1. Burris Sweet 22
2. Nikon ProStaff (6722)
3. Nikon Buckmaster BDC
4. Burris Fullfield II

These are all in the $150 - $190 range. All, except the sweet 22, are robust and serious enough to be moved to higher powered rifles if the need arises. If these are a little too pricey, step down to a 3-9x36. This will move you into the $100 $160 range.

Main points would be don't go too much higher in power - don't need it on this gun (and it will just make target acquisition more difficult), eye relief in the 3.5" range, and shoot for an exit pupil 4 mm and larger (to make it easy to center the eye). I would also consider a reticule with some type of ranging dots in the vertical plane for future growth to higher powered rifles rather than a the pure cross type.

[vintagearms]

I have the same rifle as you except my bolt handle is on the left. Im putting a Bushnell Elite Tactical 3.5x21 G2 reticle on mine but for a lower cost you might consider the Mueller APV or anything with AO or parallax adjustments.

[snorky]

What's your budget and what type of shooting, target, plinking, hunting, varmint, combination of those??? Is the rifle .22lr, .22Mag, .17HMR? It is kind of important to know the cartridge caliber due to bullet drop. With .17HMR you won't need a lot of elevation range in the scope to shoot at those distances, for a .22lr you will.

Primarily for plinking, but occasionally varmint hunting. Chambered in .22lr.

[snorky]

Wow, where did you find that? Nice rifle!

I have a redfield 3-9x40 for my BV - probably overkill, but works very well. It's not an AO scope, but this isn't a long range rifle either.

Here are other proven options to consider all in 3-9x36 or 40 assuming that is a 22lr:
1. Burris Sweet 22
2. Nikon ProStaff (6722)
3. Nikon Buckmaster BDC
4. Burris Fullfield II

These are all in the $150 - $190 range. All, except the sweet 22, are robust and serious enough to be moved to higher powered rifles if the need arises. If these are a little too pricey, step down to a 3-9x36. This will move you into the $100 $160 range.

Main points would be don't go too much higher in power - don't need it on this gun (and it will just make target acquisition more difficult), eye relief in the 3.5" range, and shoot for an exit pupil 4 mm and larger (to make it easy to center the eye). I would also consider a reticule with some type of ranging dots in the vertical plane for future growth to higher powered rifles rather than a the pure cross type.

Got it at The Outdoor Sportsman in Stockton. They also had a BV, but I liked the feel of the BTV more.

Thanks, I'll look into those!

I have the same rifle as you except my bolt handle is on the left. Im putting a Bushnell Elite Tactical 3.5x21 G2 reticle on mine but for a lower cost you might consider the Mueller APV or anything with AO or parallax adjustments.

Thanks!

[osis32]

How much did you pay for it? I'm looking at something similar to practice long range on the cheap.

[snorky]

Price tag was $399.99 and after tax and DROS came out to $457.99

The Mark II BV was $299.99, but the BTV was worth the extra comfort.

[gunsnrovers]

Mueller APV gets my vote.

[oldboy52]

Very good candidate. It was also on my short list.

[sholling]

That Savage isn't a plinker, it's a varmint/target rifle so I'd put a Weaver V16 or V24 on that. I have a V24 on the 10/22 below.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=WE&prodID=WE849414

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=WE&prodID=WE849416

[onegreatshot]

Natchez shooters has reconditioned Burris scopes on sale at a very good price and all have an outstanding life time warranty

[snorky]

That Savage isn't a plinker, it's a varmint/target rifle so I'd put a Weaver V16 or V24 on that. I have a V24 on the 10/22 below.

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=WE&prodID=WE849414

http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&brand=WE&prodID=WE849416

I know it was meant as a varmint gun, but nothing says I can't use it for plinking AND hunting...

[maddoggie13]

Nikon pro staff 22 3x9

[chingdaotze]

I had the same one as yours, except in stainless (BTVS), and it's an extremely accurate and fine weapon. Congrats on your purchase! However I have to warn you that it's a bench gun and not a hunting rifle, and I say this from experience (took my BTVS out hunting rats on my property). First of all unless you're really careful you'll scratch the wood. And it hurts watching that beautiful stock get chewed up. Second it's an exceptionally heavy and unwieldy gun. It feels great sitting on the bench; not so much for awkward shots in an offhand position. If you have good upper body strength, more power to you. I wasn't able to hold mine steady.

For a scope, I'd recommend either a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9x40 (they can usually be had in the $100.00 range if you're patient):

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

or a Mueller APV 4.5-14x40:

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

Good glass at a good price. If you're serious about field work, go with the Nikon. If you want a bench gun the extra magnification of the Mueller will help.

P.S. Invest in a decent set of rings. No eBay POS that can dent or bend your scope tube.