imschur Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmao_37 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Good idea :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted January 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 BSA Sweet .22 3x-9x 40mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 BSA Sweet .22 3x-9x 40mmThis 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21rides2rule Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 man thats a good price to for a decent scope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilBetty Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 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 3-9xHow close a target can you shoot comfortably at 3x? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted March 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilBetty Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilBetty Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Nikon ProStaff Rimfire Scopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted November 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Leupold Rimfire Scopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tal Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted January 16, 2013 Report Share Posted January 16, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asmurff Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Did you get it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 right on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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