Scope Research overload... need help

[BigBear]

Hey Guys,
So, I've been trying to research the past few weeks on a decent scope for a .22... My brain is on overload. I keep leaning towards the Leupold rimfire series since I've used their scopes, etc... but the price tag... The Bushnell has piqued my interest... however, I do want something that'll last a while and is precise... What scope do you use and WHY?!

Bear

[Tim K]

We need some more info, Bear.

What kind of shooting are you planning to do? Ranges? Target sizes? Do you want to dial for elevation, or will you be holding over or shooting at point blank range? How much magnification do you want? Variable or fixed power? MOA or milrads?

[Robb]

I bought a used Nikon Buckmaster 4.5x14 because I got a screaming deal on it, no other reason. It might be a little long but other than that it's a good scope for it's purpose on top of a 10/22.

[hatidua]

What scope do you use

Leupold Mark-4 16x

and WHY?!

I like shooting .22LR beyond 50y and the Mark-4 16x allows me to dial out to 450y on a 20MOA rail with subsonic ammo.

[BigBear]

We need some more info, Bear.

What kind of shooting are you planning to do? Ranges? Target sizes? Do you want to dial for elevation, or will you be holding over or shooting at point blank range? How much magnification do you want? Variable or fixed power? MOA or milrads?

Kind of shooting: General plinking and hopefully some small game hunting.
Ranges: 150 yrds and below?...
Target size: 1 inch block up to a rabbit?..
Dial for Elavation:... not sure, I've always held over cause I never understood "turn three clicks for 3 feet up" or whatever.
Magnification: From what I've read 9x and below with 4/5x being the "sweet spot".
Var or Fixed: I think var power would be nice... but then we worry about parralax right?
MOA/mil: I think I would prefer MOA... though mil dots seem easier to range off of...

Thoughts?

[Delfuego]

Mil/Mil is really nice Bear. I love it because there is really no math or conversion needed. I too had some trouble doing MOA on my first scope now they are all Mil/Mil fixed or FFP (first focal plane). The advantage to having you reticle match your turret is not to be understated. I wish I knew a music analogy for you but I'm not smart enough!

I would recommend the SWFA 10x fixed scope (they also have 6x,12x,16x,20x). They only cost $300, are strong, have good glass & turrets and have parallax down to around 20y. If your looking for variable they have those for extra cash. I would bet dollars to donuts that some of the nice people here on the forum would let try out some glass, and you know you can always go to Hoser's match for some scope fondling. Just stay away from those S&B scopes, unless you have an extra kidney on ebay.

[J]

Here is what I run on my 22LR: https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-...pa4-14xffp.htm

Its Mil/Mil and FFP. At $230.00

It isn't nearly as clear as my PSTs, or even hold a candle to my Schmidt/Bender, but for the price, its pretty clear glass. Tracks well and holds zero too.

[newracer]

I have a Mueller APV on several 22lr rifles. Low cost and work great.

[BigBear]

Mil/Mil is really nice Bear. I love it because there is really no math or conversion needed. I too had some trouble doing MOA on my first scope now they are all Mil/Mil fixed or FFP (first focal plane). The advantage to having you reticle match your turret is not to be understated. I wish I knew a music analogy for you but I'm not smart enough!

I would recommend the SWFA 10x fixed scope (they also have 6x,12x,16x,20x). They only cost $300, are strong, have good glass & turrets and have parallax down to around 20y. If your looking for variable they have those for extra cash. I would bet dollars to donuts that some of the nice people here on the forum would let try out some glass, and you know you can always go to Hoser's match for some scope fondling. Just stay away from those S&B scopes, unless you have an extra kidney on ebay.

$300?! I'm a poor teacher man!! They do look nice. You don't think 10x would be too much for a 100 yard rifle?

Here is what I run on my 22LR: https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary-...pa4-14xffp.htm

Its Mil/Mil and FFP. At $230.00

It isn't nearly as clear as my PSTs, or even hold a candle to my Schmidt/Bender, but for the price, its pretty clear glass. Tracks well and holds zero too.

lots of options for that guy too...

I have a Mueller APV on several 22lr rifles. Low cost and work great.

. Good to know, looking at them now.

[moose76]

I'm thinking about putting one of these on my 10/22 target rifle.

http://www.bushnell.com/tactical/rif...ics/2-12x-40mm

Looked through one at Cabelas, decent glass, not too big, side parallax. They have a 2-7x32 version if you want something smaller, less magnification.