Scopes
I recently bought a 22 rifle for my son. Any recommendations on a reasonable low cost scope?
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Almost all of my 22 rifles have the Simmons 22mag series scopes for about 50.00 and I have been quite satisfied with them
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I know some guys that really like the Hawke line of rimfire scopes. Two years ago I bought a Leupold Freedom 3-9x40 with the drop compensator reticle. I'm really kind of disappointed with clarity of the Leupold.
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I have vintage 4x Weaver scopes on most of my 22's. They are tough and hold zero well. I dislike those tiny rim fire scopes.
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for my older 22s i try and buy period correct weaver scopes. sometimes not the most clear but they look right on the rifle. on newer 22s ive had good luck with bushnell, i think they offer good value for your money. oh and by the way, i dont shoot competition or anything like that, just like to have fun shooting and teaching firearm skills to the grandchildren.
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Athlon makes some amazingly low price/high quality scopes.
Here's everything on GunBroker that's under $200.
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HAWKE scopes are actually pretty decent quality. Several of my range type 22's have NIKON rimfire scopes which are fine. Others are equipped with Sightron's which are way beyond excellent.
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No need in a high priced scope for a BOY on a 22 rifle.
I would stick with a 1 inch tube. (do not get the ones with less than 1 inch tubes)
4X is just right. Really no need in looking for a so called 22 rifle scope. Generally $50 or less because a boy is sometimes rough on his first equipment of any kind.
I would not buy Nikon of any kind, they are dropping their scope line.
You will be surprised at how some 22 rifles are very selective as to type and brand of ammo they like for good accuracy.
Might have to wait awhile to get some ammo.
Hint: during the last ammo shortage I had a friend that worked at Wal-mart and he would grab 22 ammo for me as it was delivered.
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Teach him to shoot it with Iron sights first, then get a good quality scope. Used scopes go for a dime on the dollar and a are a great deal.
I would look at a Burris or a vortrex scope on the auction side used. Maybe a 3x9 or a fixed 4x.
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What is the make and model of the 22 rifle?
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I have a simmons 32mm 4x on a rifle, it's accurate and holds zero. .22 scopes generally have the parallax set at 50 yards or less so yes get a scope made for the .22. I have a variable 2x7 Bushnell .22 scope with adjustable parallax and a drop compensating reticle on another rifle. It works fine but is heavy for a .22 rifle.
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I like these rings for mounting to the standard .22 receiver scope groves. No stress on the scope and no lapping needed.
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I like these rings for mounting to the standard .22 receiver scope groves. No stress on the scope and no lapping needed.
Yes about the Burris SIGNATURE rings especially if you have an expensive type scope and do not want the tube distorted. bent scratched, and as scouts points out no lapping or scope stress.
Seems lots of people do not know about the SIGNATURE type rings. (or care)
By following the simple instructions (and you can review such at the Burris.com site) one can install a scope and then remove the scope years later and not a mark on the tube.
The SIGNATURE rings also have offset inserts so as to allow for less adjustment of the elev and windage of a scope when the guns scope bases are not properly aligned with the bore of the gun. I've seen some Mauser rifles that had scope bases installed that were not aligned with the bore and Bubba would install the Millet type windage adj rings onto Weaver bases and actually bend and distort the scope's tube for windage instead of spending a few dollars more for the Burris SIGNATURE rings.
When you see the word SIGNATURE that means that they use the inserts.
You can review such on-line.
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Simmons or BSA
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Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 rimfire scope. Normally it can be found for around $130. Probably the clearest optics in its price range. Bob
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