.22lr Scopes

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I have a Sightron and a Vortex and overall the Sightron is better, but the Vortex has more value per dollar because it was significantly cheaper. Since the prices on those two are very similar in your selection, I would go with the Sightron. The fine crosshair is just a bonus for me (but is it for you?)

If you are shooting paper targets, I would suggest an adjustable objective model.

I had a simmons 22 mag, and the tracking wasn't the most repeatable, but for the money it was very clear, and had the adjustable objective.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=263510
 
I think for a 22lr you can buy cheap. In fact I almost think theres no real big reason to spend a whole heck of alot on a 22lr scope. just me.
For a 22lr the centerfire by crossman are pretty slick. they say they can handle a .416 but the eye-relief isn't enough on the one I bought unless you want to re'ange your Orbital bone or enjoy getting smacked in the face.
 
I tend to spend just as much money on my rimfire scopes as my centerfire scopes (Leupolds, etc.) because I spend more time shooting the rimfires than anything else. Optical quality is king because, with a rimfire, my targets are often much smaller than my centerfire targets and my eyeball is behind the lens for much longer periods of time. I also like the adjustments to be precise and repeatable. You pretty much get what you pay for with optics.

As stated above, check out the prices at SWFA before buying anywhere else. I love Midway, but their optics prices are significantly higher that SWFA or Optics Planet.
 
I think for a 22lr you can buy cheap. In fact I almost think theres no real big reason to spend a whole heck of allot on a 22lr scope. just me.
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When shooting at aspirin tablets at 75 and 100 yards, cheep ain't going to get it done.

I tend to spend just as much money on my rim-fire scopes as my centerfire scopes (Leupolds, etc.) because I spend more time shooting the rimfires than anything else. Optical quality is king because, with a rimfire, my targets are often much smaller than my centerfire targets and my eyeball is behind the lens for much longer periods of time. I also like the adjustments to be precise and repeatable. You pretty much get what you pay for with optics.
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I learned the same lesson many years ago and it cost me a bit of money to learn it.
 
IMO You don't need AO unless your optic has a lot of power i.e. 10X + or you plan to target shoot for tiny groups from 25yrds out to 100yrds. Some parallax won't keep you from hitting a squirrel but you may just open up your groups 1/4"-1/2" if you don't line up correctly every time. YMMV.

Plus, and we have to ask this same thing a lot when people are looking for advise...what are you going to do with the rifle and optic? Hunt, Plink, Target Shoot (serious stuff or the former) and at what distances...really would like to give better advise if you could fill in some blanks for us.
 
When shooting at aspirin tablets at 75 and 100 yards, cheep ain't going to get it done.
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cheap might, In fact I would bet that it is achievable with a centerfire scope. As long as you got enough power scope and steady trigger finger. and if hes hitting asprin tabs at 100 yds, CONSISTANTLY, with a 22lr hes a heck of a shot. that has more to do with whats between the ears than what kinda of scope. If you guys kill asprin tabs at 100 yards day in day out with 22lr I wouldn't mind seeing some vids of that.
 
I found a long time ago when trying to sight in my old Marlin .22 that if I sighted in my rifle at 50 yards that I had a hard time shooting 100 yards.
If I sighted in the rifle for 100 yards - I had a hard time hitting anything at 50 yards or less.
The advice to buy a good scope was the best advice I heard.
Madcratebuilder gave the right advice in my opinion.
 
I've got a little Leupold Rimfire Special on a Browning BAR 22. Great little scope and it does what it's supposed to.

It's taken me 40+ years of shooting too, and I live by "YGWYPF".... you get what you pay for.
 
I'm also a BIG fan of the Mueller APV...have one on a Marlin 917VSF....clear, adjustable A/O, 4x14 power range...works about perfect on a rimfire, IMO
 
Not knowing what you want to do with the rifle makes it difficult to recommend a scope. I have several 4.5-14x scopes on .22LRs and find them quite flexible for many types of range shooting, but a bit large for hunting in the woods.

I recently bought a Cabelas 3-9x, .22LR-specific scope for under $100 that has a multi-range reticle. Sighted in for 50 yards, it has shorter tic hairs for 75 and 100 yards and they work well on my accurate Marlin 39A. It's a pretty good scope for the money and it's not so large that it's cumbersome.
 
Requesting permission to piggyback this thread with the same question..... which scope?

MY 22s are not high end but reliable, Marlin 39A and a Marlin 60 , both with Microgroove rifling. The honest range for me is 25 to 100yrd shooting paper or varmints, ie woodchucks occasional possum and skunks, There are times of the year when we are practically over ran with rabbits and you gotta thin em out a bit. Just depends if the hawks are holding up their end of the deal or not.

Actually I'm kinda loath to scope a 39A but these eyes ain't what they used to be. Maybe scope the 60 and keep the 39 with open sights for the closer shots.
 
First I am not as good a shot as i was many years ago but my wifle and i have a couple nice cheaper custom 10/22's that will shoot under 3/8 ' at 50yards and well under 1' at 100yards. Mine has a wally world 4x16 center point and may wifes has a 4x12 shooters edge on it. Both will come back from 100yard to 25 yards with same point of impact. Both are low cost. Now if you have a rifle that is world class then buy a highend scope but for basic hunting or paper punching I can't see spending big bucks.
 
Nikon 22 scope on my Browning - very nice. Ted Williams gold ring on the bolt I sold - OK. Cheap Weavers on cheap rifles. Rebuilt Kassenar on my 22WRM - very nice. .22 BSA in the box waiting for a project?
 
hardluk1 said:
Now if you have a rifle that is world class then buy a highend scope but for basic hunting or paper punching I can't see spending big bucks.
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Agree 100%. My 22 and 22WMR both sport sub $50 Simmons scopes. They will group as good as I can hold the gun and pull the trigger steady. At 100yd I am much more to blame for inaccuracy than the scope. If you are going to bench rest, fully sandbag or sled the rifle, and go for internet bragging rights then by all means scope up ;)

To the OP, if you are dead set on a higher dollar scope for your 22 I would go with something higher power with adjustable objective and adjustable magnification. I would avoid the fine crosshairs unless you do all your shooting in bright light. I have a fine crosshair scope and it is difficult to see in low light or on animal hide.
 
I have a 10-40x NCStar MkIII scope on my 17HMR. The optics aren't the greatest, but I have good eyesight and the high magnification makes gauging elevation on the mildots a sinch for small game at close range. Finding your target takes a couple seconds and close range moving shots aren't easy, but waiting for the shot and making the shot makes a follow up unnecessary. On my Henry .22LR I have a BSA Sweet 22 in 3-12x. Say what you want about BSA's but I've never had a problem with it and the optics are as clear as my $800 scope. The range based elevation markings are incredibly useful if you find the right load and it's helped me send countless squirrels to an early grave.

I won't keep going on, but for a rimfire your scope should suit your needs and be something you are happy with. A $500+ scope is going to be great, but you have to decide if you really need the difference between that scope and a cheaper one.
 
I pretty much only plink and hunt with my .22 rifles. I use the Simmons .22 Mag in 3-9x32, both with and without the adjustable objective. Face it, hunting small game doesn't give you a lot of time to dial a scope up or down in elevation. You certainly aren't going to laser range-finder a squirrel, then adjust your scope, and look for it to be in the same place.

I also have an older VX-II, the 3-9x33 A/O version. Great scope, but not any better for hunting than the .22 Mag in clarity.

I also have a Nikon Pro-Staff in 4x32 that is, again, good, but no better than my Cabella's rim-fire 4x32.

If I wanted to spend more money, I would, but the question is "why"?
 
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