NIKON rimfire scope

[liberty47]

In the market for a Nikon scope for a 10/22. Was looking at this one

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JMQ9I2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2GJA5U61FKKCM

but this one looks like it might be a better fit for a little more money

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PXVR5C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Can anyone chime in with opinions? The only consistent shooting range I can frequent is indoors, and I think some glass will improve my groupings, even at short distances, before I make modifications.

Anyone have any recommendations for scope rings and Nikon rifmire glass?

[Paperchasin]

If budget permits, I'd definitely go with the model with AO. When I bought my scope, my budget was a bit more than that and I ended up with the Monarch 4-16x42.

[Tom-ADC]

I have a cheap Walmart Center Point 4 x16 x44 on my Savage 93R17 FV at 100 yards I put 25 rds back to back in a group that could be covered with a quarter.
That Nikon is a good scope but don't over look some of the other less expensive scopes. BTW the Center Point rings sucked on my rifle, get good rings also, I used Burris Signature rings.

[vr6veedub]

Love my Nixon Rimfire scope. Works perfect on Burris Zee rings. Can't say enough about the setup. Solid, clear glass, you can't go wrong. Many times Cabelas has it for a great price

[MrColt]

Check Brownells for the Nikon Prostaff... its currently on sale for $120

http://www.brownells.com/optics-mounting/scopes/rifle-scopes/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-scopes-prod42933.aspx

[sholling]

In the market for a Nikon scope for a 10/22. Was looking at this one

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JMQ9I2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2GJA5U61FKKCM

but this one looks like it might be a better fit for a little more money

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007PXVR5C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Can anyone chime in with opinions? The only consistent shooting range I can frequent is indoors, and I think some glass will improve my groupings, even at short distances, before I make modifications.

Anyone have any recommendations for scope rings and Nikon rifmire glass?

The first scope is a far better scope for things like hunting, while the second is far better for target shooting. The reason is that the adjustable objective (AO) found on the second is going to allow for slightly finer focus and will dial out parallax error, but that takes time that a critter may not always give you. It's a bit more money but I'd also look at a Weaver RV9 3-9x32 Rimfire w/AO. I think the Weaver is just a tad better without bulkiness of the Nikon Prostaffs.

For rings for a 10/22 I like $17 Leopold Rifleman in low or medium depending on the scope. They're plenty strong enough for a 22LR and look good.


Weaver RV9 3-9x32 w/AO in Leopold Rifleman rings.

[Occams Rasor]

Have the rim fire 3-12x40 with BCD. Love it. Very clear glass. A joy to shoot.
Couple of issues. The BCD software is not quite right. Need to make up your own chart for ammo type, rifle, distance. After that spot on. Other issue is shooting at black background targets, it is hard to see the small BCD circles. I use a orange sticky on in the middle of the target.

[MigNoche]

I have a Nikon on my 10/22 and it has turned me into quite the sharp shooter. Highly recommended!!!

[whipkiller]

I have a cheap Walmart Center Point 4 x16 x44 on my Savage 93R17 FV at 100 yards I put 25 rds back to back in a group that could be covered with a quarter.
That Nikon is a good scope but don't over look some of the other less expensive scopes. BTW the Center Point rings sucked on my rifle, get good rings also, I used Burris Signature rings.

I have the same one on my Marlin and am very pleased with it. Damn good deal @ $70!

[hermosabeach]

OP
You mention that you mainly shoot indoors. I have a cheap scope on my .22 and I cannot focus the scope to indoor ranges.

It can focus to about 50 yards as a minimum.

I still use it indoors but you cannot shoot the head off of a fly... The target is just too fuzzy

So my $0.02 for the day is to get a scope that can focus to the range where you will be shooting.

If you want to see a small target or read the fine print of a target manufacturer, you need a scope that can focus at that distance.

So what is the distance that you shoot and will the scope focus at that range?

10 meters to infinity was listed in the specs of the second scope

[Rangem4]

That is a very fine group sir!

[Dattebayo]

I'm definitely a huge Nikon fanboi and I personally feel they make the best optics in the world. Aside from being clear, bright class - it has close to no chromatic aberrations.

For shooting scopes, I have a Nikon 6-20x Monarch scope and it has served my Savage model 11 great for years.

Aside from this type of shooting, I also make my money with Nikon as I trust in them shooting photography, to have sharp, clear, and vivid images. Each one of my lenses are probably worth as much as a Daniel Defense AR. Aside from Leica and Carl Zeiss, I find it difficult to find anything better than Nikon.

[ejhc11]

The first scope is a far better scope for things like hunting, while the second is far better for target shooting. The reason is that the adjustable objective (AO) found on the second is going to allow for slightly finer focus and will dial out parallax error, but that takes time that a critter may not always give you. It's a bit more money but I'd also look at a Weaver RV9 3-9x32 Rimfire w/AO. I think the Weaver is just a tad better without bulkiness of the Nikon Prostaffs.

+1

I second that too, I find the Nikons to be waaay too bulky on a small rimfire rifle. Also, the Weavers are made in Japan and a tad higher quality than the rimfire Nikons.

[liberty47]

+1

I second that too, I find the Nikons to be waaay too bulky on a small rimfire rifle. Also, the Weavers are made in Japan and a tad higher quality than the rimfire Nikons.

Aren't the Nikon's made in Japan too?

[oppe4021]

Love my Nixon Rimfire scope. Works perfect on Burris Zee rings. Can't say enough about the setup. Solid, clear glass, you can't go wrong. Many times Cabelas has it for a great price

I have the same setup (bought from Cabelas too) and love it.