New toy needs a scope

[Winkey]

I just got me a 10/22 for my christmas present to my self, its a 10/22 LVT stainless, i wanted to get some input on scope options, its gonna be a split 50/50 plinking/target shooting and hunting gun(squirrel/rabbit/woods gun), i was thinking a Adjustable objective 3x9x40 scope, please give brand suggestions, money is not really and option(under $500) also note that its gun spend alot of time riding in trucks so durability and zero hold is very important. And advise would be great. Thanks Brent

 

[rcmodel]

You really don't need AO on a 9x or lower power scope for most use.

AO is necessary with higher power like 10x and over, or very close range like in air rifle shooting at 10 meters.

I would suggest a .22 RF scope though, as the parallax is factory set at closer range then for a high-power rifle scope.

Maybe a Leupold like this?
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-vari-x-2-7x28mm-compact-rifle-scope.html

Or this. As good as it gets affordably for an all around .22 RF scope.
It does have AO, whether you need it or not.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/leupold-vx-ii-3-9x33mm-rimfire-efr-rifle-scope.html

rc

 

[chaser_2332]

check out vortex viper line, bushnell elites, and nikon buckmaster series. all are within your price range and are great scopes.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I used the Leupold 2-7 x 28 Rimfire that rcmodel linked on my CZ. It is very clear. I like it because it is compact and light.