Reasonably priced scope

[roushstage2]

Just plinking. I like the price of yours for sure. You don't think AO is a necessary feature?

Depends on two things: 1. is the scope made for centerfire or rimfire rifles and 2. how far out do you plan on shooting. If the scope is for a centerfire rifle or you plan to shoot farther out than roughly 75 yards, you will want an AO scope regardless. Centerfire scopes come with a 100 yard parallax. Not good if you are shooting 75 yards and in. Rimfire scope have a 50 yard parallax. Not good for 75+ yards. Having an AO scope will allow you to avoid not having a clear picture of your target.

If you are shooting within 75 yards, I really like my Simmons 22 MAG Scope. It is rimfire specific, so you don't need AO when shooting your typical .22LR distances.
Simmons 22 MAG 3-9x32mm - $50

[FredoSD]

Before you decide take a look at the Mueller Scope line. Pretty good reviews and a even better price range.
I just ordered this one, some people say it's over kill for a rimfire but I never listen to "some people". I chose this one becauuse of the 50mm objective lens, it will definately allow more light. I need the light for my old eyes more then I need to magnification.

http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Sport-Rifle-Scope-Black/dp/B000GT9CL8/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1362586824&sr=8-9&keywords=mueller+scope

[Fadedline]

Mueller is a nice scope for the money. I have http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Rifle-...ef=pd_sbs_sg_1 on my 10/22. Clear glass and lifetime warranty.

[sholling]

OP,

There has been some great advice and some not so great advice and the first thing to do is stop and figure out what you're going to use it for. If you're just going to use it for hunting and plinking then in my opinion speed on target trumps fine accuracy and I'd go with a fixed focus scope like a Weaver RV4 4x28 rimfire (~$125), RV7 2.5-7x28 rimfire (~$140), Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 rimfire with BDC (~$150) or a Sightron S3 3-9x32 rimfire (~$120). Not all rimfire scopes are created equal and these are all good solid scopes with very good optics for rimfire scopes.

If the goal is target shooting then an adjustable objective is a must and the cheapest solution that I can recommend is a Mueller APC 4.5-14x40 w/AO (~$130). It's not in the same league and a Weaver V16 or V24 but it's $100 or more cheaper.

Not all scope are made equal and quality counts so buy the best quality scope that you can afford.

[FredoSD]

Mueller is a nice scope for the money. I have http://www.amazon.com/Mueller-Rifle-...ef=pd_sbs_sg_1 on my 10/22. Clear glass and lifetime warranty.

I think I'm going to order this one for my 10/22

[Barryt]

The mueller APV is alot of bang you your buck. I love mine.

[khw9mm]

Bushnell 10x can be had for about $200.

[.45 ftw!]

Just plinking. Nothing serious. I was hoping to scope it for <$75!

[roushstage2]

Just plinking. Nothing serious. I was hoping to scope it for <$75!

Go with the Simmons 22 MAG then, IMO. Good little scope for $50. My 8 y/o daughter can hit the small 2-3" steel rimfire targets 50 yards out every shot with it at Sac Valley. Can't be that bad...