Just a .22 Parallax Scope Poll

It depends on what I'm using the rifle/scope combo for. 50 yard parallax is fine for a hunting rifle since I most likely won't take shots farther than that. On my target rifle, I want an adjustable objective.

It depends on what I'm using the rifle/scope combo for. 50 yard parallax is fine for a hunting rifle since I most likely take shots farther than that. On my target rifle, I want an adjustable objective.

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Most shooters won't NOTICE the difference either way. If they're trying to shoot one hole groups and and have a wanderer or two they think it's just them (it is). You're average rimfire shooter doesn't take the time to test ammo brands and tend to shoot the cheapest ammo the can find on that trip to the store.

My gut knows I will most likely use any given scope on multiple rifles over time, and knows I certainly won't limit my shooting to 50-100yrds or less.

If it gives any indication of what I prefer to do with my 22's, the .22LR I'm shooting the most this summer is a Ruger Charger pistol, which has a Nikon Buckmaster 6-18x40mm side focus model with Mil-dot. I'm switching the Burris inserts to give me some extra elevation back, as I run out of scope and have to hold over for 300yrds.

Parallax isn't something I worry about. At 100 yards the most you'll be off is about equal to the diameter of a 243 bullet. I can't shoot good enough to ever notice.

Plinker or hunting... Fixed is ok

Real target rifle... Adjustable is a must.

My preference is to have AO on any 22 scope over about 4x, I have 22s with a fixed 2.5X and a 1.75-5 with no AO and a 2-7X, a 4-12X and a 6-18X that all have AO.

I voted for just getting a rimfire scope.An AO scope is fine,but in squirrel hunting with a 22 it's not worth it especially if it's got the thick adjusting ring on the objective,and is a long bodied scope..I like my 22 scopes simple,and mounted low.

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Most shooters won't NOTICE the difference either way. If they're trying to shoot one hole groups and and have a wanderer or two they think it's just them (it is). You're average rimfire shooter doesn't take the time to test ammo brands and tend to shoot the cheapest ammo the can find on that trip to the store.

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My hunting rifles (mostly Marlins) all have rimfire scopes with parallax set at 50 yards. Now my two Savage rifles (17m2 and 22lr) have scopes with adjustable parallax since I use them for serious target shooting at different ranges and am trying to get the best accuracy out of them. I did go through and find the 22lr ammo that my Savage likes the best.

ford8nr is correct in that if people just shoot the cheapest ammo they can find, it won't matter much. If a person takes the time to find specific ammo that shoots the best from their rifle, then a better scope with parallax adjustment will make a difference.

I have this one on a savage tactical 22 it's a sweet and relatively lightweight tack driving set up.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/6...mm-adjustable-objective-multi-x-reticle-matte

And I have the 6-18x-50mm version on my somewhat heavier 10/22, glass is good and IIRC paralax is adjustable down to 10yards