scopes?

EhlerDave

May 23, 2007 03:01

What is the difference in a centerfire scope ane a rimfire scope? Are they built different or just the quality?


I am off to bed will check back when I can , see ya.

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  SCorvers

  May 23, 2007 05:32

  Centerfire scope normally have a parallex set for 100 or more yards (depending on power) and rimfire scopes normally have parallex set for 50 yds (some 75). Scopes with an adjustable parallex can be used for either.
  I've used centerfire scopes on rimfires with no problems.
  Also, the centerfire scopes are built a little tougher to handle the recoil.
  
  Hope that explains something. Don't ask me to explain parallex. Go to www.opticstalk.com to have the scope nerds explain that.

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  Colt Super

  May 23, 2007 07:28

  Used to be that most rimfire scopes had smaller tubes and kinda junky rings/mounts. I think Ruger firs advocated using good optics on .22s.
  
  Whe I was a kid, NOBODY put scopes on .22s - there was just no percieved need. I wonder what has changed ??
  
  Doug

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