22 rimfire rifle scope recommendations

I've had good luck with the 3-9x and 4-16x Centerpoint scopes from WalMart or Dick's in that price range. I use the 3-9x on a pair of .22s and the 4-16x on an Ar-15. They make some smaller rimfire specific scopes but I haven't used one of those myself.

I really like my 2-7 power Leupold rimfire scope. It has a fairly short parallax, fine cross hairs and is nice and small and light.

EDIT: Oops, didn't see your budget there.

I have an old Model 60,..circa 1973,..that has a 3x7 Tasco scope, made specifically for .22's that cuts clover leaves at 50 yards,..and is minute of bunny at 100. Never had a bit of problems with it. decent field of view,..both small and light,....and works for me. Saw one in Wally World last week for under twenty bucks. YMMV,...

A compact Burris or Leupold 2-7 is about the perfect combination of optics size weight and ranging capability when paired with a .22

They are also expensive as all serious optics are.

In the 50-75 dollar range, my advice after years of trying and wasting money on the effort, skip the scope and look for good iron sight options.

Cheap optics are like cheap Chinese made fans, you'll have it for a year then get rid of it in disgust.

Nikon Pro Staff 4x32. Great scope for around $100.

You're gonna downgrade from a quality Burris to a $50-$75 el cheapo??? You'll be better off selling the Burris and spending $100-$150 on a decent dedicated rimfire scope from Weaver, Nikon or another, smaller Burris.

Natchez has the Nikon for $70 (refurbished.)

If your Burris is a Fullfield II and the regular one not a rimfire scope from Burris, send me a PM and I'd be interested in buying it.

weaver rimfire classic. it is a superb made in japan optic. the 4x is about 120 and the varix about 175
http://www.chuckhawks.com/weaver_2-7x28_rimfire_scope.htm
http://swfa.com/Weaver-Classic-Rimfire-Scopes-C232.aspx

What pro2 and mbopp said. The 4X Prostaff is set up for rimfire shooting in terms of parallex, exhibits good optics (at least mine does) and is proportioned right for a light .22 sporter.

I have to second the little Nikon 4X. It's a nice scope for a .22 and the parallax is adjusted to accomodate .22.

I'll sencond the recommendation of the Weaver Rimfire. They can be had for around $100-110 on ebay from time to time. They are almost as small and compact as the Leupold and a good bit more compact that the Nikon. They are a lot of scope for the money.

Another vote for the Nikon Prostaff 4x32, and the factory refurb deal from Natchez for $69.

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Which 452 is it? CZ's aren't light rifles and if it is the varmint, it is heavy for a field gun (but still usable).

I would keep the scope you have on it since you what to shoot out to 100 yds. I seldom shoot that far with my 22's. My current favorite scopes for the price on my rimfire rifles are the Weaver Rimfire Classic line; there are three models: (1) fixed 4x; (2) 2.5-7x, and (3) 3-9x AO. I have several of each of the variables and like them a lot. I like the fact that the duplex cross hair is slightly thicker than the comparable Leopold rimfire scope. Clearly the 4x is the least expensive and smallest of the line. Prices have already been mentioned. I have a 4x on two of my 22 rifles and as a result, I seldom shoot them at targets past 50 yds. Frankly I'm more comfortable at 25 yds with the 4x scope. I like to "see" my target in the scope and as a result as I get older I have moved from predominantly 4x scopes to 2-7x or 3-9x, and 4.5-14x. The 4.5-14x (Mueller APV) is mounted on my CZ452 Varmint. It is a heavy rig. It was heavy before I put the scope on but I mostly use it to punch holes in targets.

I believe less magnification is more when it comes to scopes for a 22. A scope on a gun you might want to grab to shoot a snake in the yard at 10 paces needs to turn down to 2X or less, in my opinion. If it's just for longer shots specifically, why not keep the 3-9?

Maybe a red dot, even. Old eyes just need to have the target in the same focal plane as the reticle--unless you are shooting in low light or want to see your bullet holes in paper targets, or something.

crooked stripe said:

CZ 452-2E ZKM. I have no idea of the model. It has a mannlicher stock,.

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That would be the CZ 452 FS

I completely agree with the idea of a fixed 4x, as long as you are not trying to target shoot at 100 yards!!!! However for just about everything else, there is very little a fixed 4x can't do, even on big boy rifles. I like the old school weavers, all steel, el paso made, and you can find them on ebay or such places, used in 4 or 6x, for 50 bucks or less, with shipping. for new, you can also get a new made weaver, they just reintroduced the line, it is a fabulous scope, I would also highly recommend the nikon, the burris and the leupold, all fixed 4x's. Another way to go, is to your local big box store, and look for any scope, that is fixed 4x , that will say on the package, something like this... ADULT, BREAK BBL, AIR RIFLE RATED. if it is an air rifle rated scope, that says it can handle the recoil of a adult air rifle that is a break bbl, then it should be pretty darn clear, and super tough.

I personally have about a 50 year old Weaver, el paso made, in the true 3/4 inch tube, rimfire riflescope, and i have it mounted on a remmy 597; truely you can barely tell it has a scope on top of it, since the old 3/4 inch scopes are so small, and yet the objective bell is still a 24 or 28mm , but it does not overpower the rifle at all in looks or weight, and is so light, if you set it in bags, you do not feel it is trying to ' roll over' on your rifle at all.
here is a nice old k-4 for bid...
http://cgi.ebay.com/USA-Weaver-K4-F...364?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e4425e6c
and the one I have is like this...only fixed power
http://cgi.ebay.com/Weaver-V22-Zoom...389?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c0441b9d

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Simmons .22 Mag 3X9 AO yet. Natchez is just about giving them away.
I'm thrilled with the AO feature because most of my shots on garden-raiding varmints are very close (like ten yards or less). Dialing the AO brings all targets, near and far, into perfect focus.
I'd never again own a .22 scope without AO.

Fiddleharp,
Don't bump the eyepiece of that 22 Mag scope. I did on mine and it sheared off the nylon guides for the quick focus rendering the scope useless. I did love the scope, and will send it in for repair but will not buy another.
I put a Center Point 3-9x32 on to replace it, I like this scope as well-may go to the 4-12 AO if it holds up.
Funny, all my other scopes are Weavers and Nikons-what was I thinking?