Scope for Ruger 10/22

[Craiger12]

I'm picking up my first 10/22 this weekend and I'm looking to put a decent scope on it. I was wondering what everyone's opinion is. I'm not looking to spend more than ~$200 and I'm pretty sure I don't want a scope with a standard parallax setting of 100 yards. I like the idea of a nice 2-7x and currently I'm looking at the Leupold VX-1 2-7x28 Rimfire with a parallax setting of 60 yards. What do you guys think? Any other opinions? Thanks.

 

[slowr1der]

I've been using a Simmons Deerfield 3-9x32 for 7 years now and it works great. I just can't imagine spending as much as the gun costs on a scope for it in this case. That said, this is one of the only two cheap scopes I own. I think in that price range any of the Burris or Nikon, or even Leupold rim fire scopes should work well.

Or you could go with a higher powered variable with an AO. IMO if you aren't trying to keep it light weight this is the way to go imo for a .22. If you want to keep it light weight I'd get a 3-9x32 or 3-9x40 from any one of the major brands. You don't need top of the line glass for a .22.

 

[Batty67]

I have a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5x for about $75. Works great, is relatively short and light, and at 4.5x has plenty of magnification for up to 100 yards shooting (which is my max anyhow). I got some Weaver 1" rings and attached it easily and zeroed it no problem.

 

[mac66]

The Simmons 22 Mag AO 3-9X is a good bang for the buck at around $70. It has an adjustable objective/parallax and adjustable focus. It also has easy to use target turrets which holds their settings. Glass is pretty good overall.

The Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9x w/bdc is also a good scope for the money. Nice clear glass and costs around $150.

 

[HarcyPervin]

I put a cheap 4x fixed on mine. Unless you're getting into paper punching you really don't need much more. I've had it dialed in for 8 years now. Mostly used for plinking etc. At this point it's gotten almost boring, because I don't shoot to break the glass bottles anymore, i shoot the jagged tips off of the broken ones They're a great gun that you can do almost anything with. Turn it "tactical" and put a red dot on it and burn through tons of rounds for dirt cheap. Or you can put a heavy barrell on it, drop in a new trigger, and you have a great paper puncher either with irons or whatever level of scope you want to put on it.

Short answer: This entirely depends on what you want to do with the gun.

 

[greyling22]

the mueller apv is popular with rimfire shooters.

 

[BridgeTooFar]

This is the one I put on my 10/22 carbine and target tactical. I love them both.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/572950/leupold-vx-i-rifle-scope-2-7x-33mm-duplex-reticle-matte

Put them both on a DNZ one piece mount and they're good to go.

 

[joedotnet]

I put the prostaff 4x32 rimfire on mine. You cam pick them up for less than $100.

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[Nowhere Man]

I have the Leupold you are looking at with the fine duplex. It is an amazing scope. I mounted it on my 10/22-Nordic Components and shot my best CMP match ever.


Dave

 

[CB900F]

Craiger12;

What is your primary intended use for the gun? That has a direct bearing on what might be a good scope for the purpose.

If it's to remain stock, a woods plinker, then just about any under $100.00 scope would do. The Nikon Prostaff 4X would be an excellent choice in my opinion. However, if longer ranges are anticipated, then something like the Sightron 3-9X rimfire might be just the ticket. Cost is around $135.00 I think. But, if you're going to mod the gun (which is a hellacious temptation with a 10/22) then perhaps a decent 4-12X A/O or 4-16X A/O would be called for. On the top end, but above your budget, is the Weaver V16 fine crosshair. However, it's an excellent scope for the purpose. OTOH, perhaps a Simmons 4-12 A/O or Bushnell Legend 5-15X would do.

I've got every scope mentioned, as well as much more exotic glass, and can tell the differences in them. But, within your price range with the one exception, all are good to very good values for the money. So, my advice is to do your research on purpose & then pick the glass for your stated objective.

900F

 

[TonyAngel]

If it's going to be a plinker, there are two scopes that I like for .22s. The little Nikon fixed 4X and the Weaver V3, 1-3X variable. Of the two, I prefer the little Weaver. It is very small and makes popping things like golf balls and soda cans a breeze.

 

[hickwgun]

I know its a little above price range but Weaver makes a 3x9 with an AO thats specifically for a .22.
I have one on a built 10-22 that I'm very pleased with

 

[Craiger12]

To answer the question that a few of you have asked - the rifle will primarily be used as a plinker at the range and in the woods as well as for small game hunting at close ranges. I would like to be able to shoot out to 100 yards, but most shots will likely be inside 50 yards. I'm not too keen on the idea of an AO scope for this rifle as I would prefer it to be used for fast target acquisition and quick shots. I have my 17HMR with a 4-16x40 AO for precision shooting at exact ranges. Thanks for all the responses.

 

[HarcyPervin]

in that case, find a nice fixed power scope, probably something lightweight. Don't spend a ton on it, and go burn through a ton of ammo.

 

[Superdave70_02]

I have the see thru scope rings on mine with a Simmons 3-9x40 but could easily do with a smaller scope. I use the iron sights probably more than I do the scope.

 

[wnycollector]

the mueller apv is popular with rimfire shooters

+1 on this. The Mueller is a great scope for the money.

 

[wingman]

I have the Mueller apv mounted on mine it is more clear then my $400+ Nikon Monarch. the APV is the best scope for a 10/22 IMO, wide field of view and clear edge to edge.

 

[mike.h]

I think a 1.5x5 or 2x7 would be really sweet. Right now I have my old 4x Leopold take off, works fine.

 

[red rick]

+1 with hickwgun, I have the same scope on my 10/22. Slightly more than $200 dollars though. I think I paid $220 for mine at optics planet. They are running a 11 day sale now, different sale each day, so watch their sales.

 

[451 Detonics]

I am really fond of the BSA Sweet 22 scopes. The bullet drop compensator seems to do a really good job for me and eliminates Kentucky windage hold over/under. Available in several power ranges including 2X7 and comes with different comp drums for different bullet weights.

 

[Craiger12]

The Nikon Prostaff 4x32 is looking like a good compromise of price and performance for what I am looking to do. Any other comments on this scope?

 

[castingdonkey]

If you want fast target aquisition and good accuracy to 100 yards then throw on a vortex mildot for 150 and have a blast with it.

 

[Batty67]

I think yet another nice thing about the 10-22 is that outside of precision shooting, for which you'll need to upgrade (and oh so many options) and perhaps a quality rimfire scope, there are so many affordable options for scopes, and they'll all probably do the job just fine.

Virtually all of my long-time shooting enthusiast/friends say "everyone should have at least one 10-22." I do, and I got it the way I like it.

 

[rori]

You will be very happy with the Leupold!!!! By the way I dont think most scopes are parallaxed at 100yards I think its more like 150. FRJ

 

[dannyr3_8]

simmons 10/22t

simmons makes a scope specifically for the 10/22
the 10/22t it is perfect i love mine it with my 10/22 target rifle can shoot extremely close groups and it is in your price range you wont be sorry