.22 Specific Scope Choices

[imschur]

This topic has come up enough times that I thought it was time for a dedicated topic to scope options that are designed specifically for the .22lr cartridge

[lmao_37]

Good idea  :thumb:

[imschur]

BSA Sweet .22 3x-9x 40mm

[asmurff]

I may just have to get this one for my Marlin 925R bolt action .22. Right now it has a Bushnell rimfire scope, which doesn't have near the features.

[Madhouse]

BSA Sweet .22 3x-9x 40mm

This is what I run on one of my 10/22's - very nice scope for the price.  I run the Sweet 17 on my Savage .17 HMR as well.

[21rides2rule]

man thats a good price to for a decent scope...

[Hoss]

Perhaps not entirely .22 specific, but for my conversion I finally settled on a Burris FFII with the extra lines ballistic lines.  Turns out that if zeroed normally for 5.56, you wind up with a zero at 20 with the 300 yard line for the .22.  Pretty happy with that, except that I'd like a lit reticle option.

[EvilBetty]

I just bought a flat top CMMG M4LEP-A, and have a NCStar reflex on it now, but at 25 yards the dot consumes the target.

Began looking for something else.  I've never really ever used optics.  I really like the iron sight feel of having the reflex site so I was looking at getting a 1-4x scope.  Have seen cheap ones at Primary Arms and even Wal-Mart.  But was fearful 4x would not get me far enough out.  I really don't know what range that would get me.

Looking at that BSA Sweet 3-9x

How close a target can you shoot comfortably at 3x?

[imschur]

3x-4x should be fine up to your nose. I ran a 4x on an AR-15 for about 15 years. The weapon was used centerfire and .22lr

[EvilBetty]

I guess I'm looking for something I could use in a break in, and still use shooting targets out at my dad's house.

Is 3x too far out for that?  I guess if it's illuminated you would not need to really be focusing through the scope.

[EvilBetty]

Wow lots more research and I'm not much closer to a decision.  I'm stuck between deciding on a 1-4x or a 3-9x.

I like the red dot, both eyes open ability, but also want to punch paper and steel targets at 25-100 yards.  Is 4x sufficient or do you need that 5-9x to really be accurate?

[Microgunner]

  I'm stuck between deciding on a 1-4x or a 3-9x. 

In my experience the 1-4x is the better choice for a .22lr field rifle. If I'm going to use it for target then I just jump up to 24x or maybe 36x. I've found very little use for a 3-9x scope on a .22lr rifle.

Just make sure whatever you choose for a field rifle is parallax corrected down to 10-15 yards.

[imschur]

Nikon ProStaff Rimfire Scopes

[imschur]

Leupold Rimfire Scopes

[Rob]

I've always used AO Adjustable Objective AirGun scopes. The ones made to withstand double recoil from spring guns and have smaller 1/8 moa adjustments. had great luck with them on 22 rifles. Especially at the closer ranges. I have a 2-7x32 md recticle on order now to test.

[Tal]

I just use the standard BSA red dot. My son has a Luepold 3x9 on his Henry, but we took it off years ago and just shoot iron sites. The BSA is unmagnified, just a red dot. Got it dialed in at 25 yards on my PLR and I get 1 inch patterns.

[Elessar]

Just ordered the BSA Sweet .22 3-9X40 from Amazon.com for $39.99.  Seemed like the best buy for a dedicated .22lr platform that won't break the bank.  My old eyes need the magnification that iron sights can't provide for anything past 25 yards.

[asmurff]

Good price.

[Elessar]

It's a good price, IF they ever ship.  This is a old model of the new item and I have my doubts that the Sportsman's Warehouse can get this item.  They don't have it in stock and BSA doesn't show it available on their web site for direct order.  Time will tell and I'm willing to wait, to take the chance.

[Madhouse]

Did you get it yet?

[Elessar]

I cancelled my order because they had delayed the shipment twice.  I don't believe they would ever ship it because it's been discontinued and I'd bet they're trying to find old stock to fill any orders.  Besides, I'd rather have the new model 2-7X32, despite the $100 price tag.  I believe it's a better match for the .22 cal so I guess I'll be living with my iron sights for a while, until I can save up and justify the higher price.  I have been having some pretty good luck with the stock sights anyway, so I'm gonna work on my marksmanship with those for now.

Besides, I was weighing the investment of $39.99 plus $9.99 shipping against the chance to get more ammo and just couldn't justify the scope now.  I'd rather have the ammo...but that's just me.

[Madhouse]

right on