I'm Brand New 2 Rifle Scopes :-(

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Hi Gusy :)

Like the title says " I'm brand new 2 rifle scopes.

Here's what happens with the scope I bought here in a gun shop in Henderson, NV
I also bought the beautiful 10/22 takedown rifle of which when I bought it on:Jan.1,2015 and have NOT YET FIRED IT. Here's why.

The scope is: BARSKA RED DOT 30mm MANUAL. So my buddy and I go to the range on a bright Nevada Day. I turn on the scope and we tired and tired to see the RED DOT and it only appeared once in awhile.

My buddy who knows a lot about guns and scope says it can't handle the BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. So fellow here I am asking 2 questions of you.

No.1 What's the best scope for my 10/22 ? of which I'll only be shooting a 100yds with. I willing to spend under $300.00
Need your expert opinion on the important matter.

No.2 Do you think I should write the BARSKA Co. and ask for credit on the one I bought from them and buy a more expensive scope from them? Or just eat the mistake and get your suggestions on a different scope company.

THANKS YOU GUYS
:)
 
Nikon. they sell them at walmart. a 3-9x40 would be fine for .22 at 100 yards set on 3-4 power. <$200.
 
there is a reason why some red dots are 40 dollars and others are 400 dollars..

the cheaper ones like Barska are severely effected by glair...much like looking at an LCD screen from a cell phone that isn't back lit when running video.

you wont have that problem with a 400 dollar aim point..
there are lots of decent rifle scopes out there inexpensive holographs are only good for indoor shooting..
 
Yeah, Barska's suck.

For a scope there's plenty of good Rimfire options.
I like Primary Arms, and a buddy has one of these on his 10/22. It works well for plinking.

I have a Nikon Rimfire on my Marlin 60, and it works fine. (Mine doesn't have the BDC, it's older then that.)

Either of those would be fine on your 10/22.

If you want a non magnified red dot (which it sounds like is what you have), I again point to Primary Arms as a good value Red-dot. Be advised however, that value priced red dot might be taxed by a bright Nevada day. Mine handle FL sunshine pretty well, but that's a greener background with less glare.
 
Red dots suck, even good ones. Buy a decent quality scope in the $150-$200 range. You'll get more scope for the money with a 3-9X40 scope, but something in a 2-7X32 is probably enough magnification.

In that price range I like the Burris or Redfield best, but most any will work. It comes down to which features are more important to your. This would be my top pick for you.

http://swfa.com/Burris-3-9x40-Fullfield-II-Rifle-Scope-P7932.aspx
 
I have a 3x9 Leupold Hunter on my take down. Great glass for the money, which if I recall came to about $250 OTD.

I've tried a lot of Vortex glass over the last couple years, and I gotta say I'm not impressed.

GS
 
Typically I don't really like the value you get with leupold. I think they get a high premium for their name. That said, I really like their rimfire 2-7x scope on a 10/22. small carbines like a 10/22 are easily overwhelmed by large scopes and start looking funny real fast.

But for less $$ I like the weaver classic and vortex diamondback scope lines.

If you really want to shoot targets at distances, get a mueller apv 4-14x for $130 and a better barrel.
 
A friend just bought a Vortex Diamondback HD and it was really amazing how good the optics were for the price.

I don't think you're paying more for the Leupold name as much as you are paying for their warranty. Vortex has a great warranty also.
 
Couple of guidelines regarding scopes...
Cheap scopes are never as good as more expensive scopes. Period. There is something to the old adage "you get what you pay for". That said, there is a point of diminishing returns. Doesn't make much sense to put a $3,500 Schmidt & Bender on a 10/22. IMO, it's just as stupid to put a $50 Swift or Barska on a $3,500 precision rifle for the hunt if a lifetime. More than once I've seen guys do it.

Sometimes you can get a good scope for a low price. Check close-outs and specials. Optics Planet, SWFA, Lock Stock & Barrel, Midway, etc. There are dozens. I got a Zeiss Conquest for $299 on close out. It was originally $550

My local gun shop will take a scope off a trade-in used rifle. I've gotten REALLY good scopes for cheap this way.

High end scopes usually have an unlimited lifetime warranty. Leupold will repair/replace most any of their scopes N/C no matter the age or original owner.

Buying off ebay can get you stung. IMO, that's where hucksters go to move their junk. There are multiple threads about guys getting a screaming deal only to find it's really a cheap Chinese knock off.

You're usually better off to pick a price point and work backwards. Best scope for the money

And.......remember that the replies you get here are many times from somebody who has a sample size of one. And they may be trying to justify their own choice. And they may not have really used the equipment to any degree.

I have a friend that bought an $89 3-9x49 scope for his .22 AR. Just all kinds of proud and he was all giddy over his "deal". So I take it out to shoot. At 9x, the sight picture blanked out. If it were me, it would either go in the trash or taken back and exchanged for something serviceable. And there was no parallax adjustment so the crosshair wandered all over the target

Went on a prairie dog hunt with one of my friends. He's rattling on about how his cheapie rifle with the cheapie scope will serve him well. I tend to like better stuff (Leupold VX-3's, Zeiss, Burris Black Diamond, etc).

First day the scope fell apart. Literally. You hear pieces rattling inside. I let him use an extra Leupold I had that is thirty+ years old. Second day the extractor broke on the rifle after maybe a couple hundred rounds.
 
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Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3-9x w/ BDC for around $200 would work great for you. Sight it in at 50 yards, and the bullet drop compensation circles in the reticle will work for you at 75, 100 and 150 yards.

It's important to get a "Rimfire" scope for the best accuracy on a .22 unless you plan on pretty much just shooting at 100 yards, because of the scope's parallax setting. That's where the image and the reticle converge inside the scope. It's typically factory set at 50-65 yards on a Rimfire scope vs 100-150 on a center fire scope.
 
O.K. Guys : I'm Listening & LEARNING - Another Question

Hi Guys (Newie Here):)

O.K. I got your experience that I should go for a rim fired scope for my new 10/22 TakeDown Rifle.

Now the question is after having a BAD experience with the $ 49.67 with the RED DOT BARSKA.

I took it off the rifle. Still haven't shot it YET.

QUESTION PLEASE: That the pro & cons of a RED DOT SCOPE as to a REGULAR MAGNIFLYING SCOPE ?

 
I think one problem all of us failed to ask is...

What do you really plan to use this rifle for and at what sort of ranges?

Also what is your price range that you would be COMFORTABLE in (not necessarily what your willing to spend).
 
USMC-Johnson is asking the right questions. What you are going to use the rifle for will determine what scope is best. I have an inexpensive red dot on my Ar-15 the only .22 I have scoped wears an inexpensive Bushnell scope I bought at Wal-Mart. It is a 4x32 (4 times magnification with a 32 mm front reticle. It is fine for what I use the rifle for which is plinking but would be fine for squirrel hunting if I were inclined to pursue it.
 
Hi Guy

To ans. your question about how and where will I use my .22 TakeDown is:
Outdoor Range no more than 100 yards at targets.

Thans guy
 
The one on ebay is a decent scope that's been discontinued, so I don't know if it comes with any kind of warrenty.

The other one is available for under $150 from several vendors.

I think a 4x12 40 mm is too much scope for 10-22 takedown, but that's just me. By too much scope, I mean its size compromizes the handyness and convenience of the takedown, but if this is only a range toy that might not be a factor.

I'm a bit amazed that you've had this rifle for six months and haven't shot it? You can use the iron sights, even at 100 yards. If you have ammo, just shoot it for heavens sake.
 
Hi Guy

You're right on the money with me not shooting for 6mos. No excuses, however I was shooting my beautiful S&W Model 41 Pistol. That's my honey other than my sweet loving wife.
So, I will take your advise my good man and shoot my TakeDown with the iron sights.

THANKS GUY
 
Sounds to me like a 2-7 will suit your needs the best. Nikon may be easier to get depending where your located but i'll stand behind my vortex. I own a very expensive Razor 4.5-27 and still think their 2-7 rimfire is the most impressive scope they make at 130 bucks simply because you get so much scope with such a great warranty for so little money.
 
I would get either a fixed 4 power or 2-7, 3-9 would work as well. Be sure to get either a scope that is designed for .22 Rimfire or has an adjustable objective so you can focus on close range targets.
Red dot sights, when they work are good for quick target acquisition but poor for precise aiming, the dot is usually 3 MOA or bigger. Hard to shoot 1 MOA that way.
I would stick to better brands like Nikon, Leupold, Weaver, Redfield Vortex etc. not only will you get better glass and workmanship, but cheap scopes can fail due to plastic or poorly made adjustment parts inside. You may be ok with a Simmons, Tasco or Bushnell, I don't know. Bushnell has come out with some very good high end scopes lately.
Some Rimfire guys like Mueller scopes. I have one and it works but is not Leupold quality. You do kinda get what you pay for. Leupold is the dependable rugged scope there is in my opinion.
N any case be sure you get a Rimfire scope or adjustable objective.
 
Bright sunlight and red dots are not friends. I just got back from an extremely bright day with red dots on two handguns, thought the batteries had failed .
No , batteries were OK , it was just the sunlight, made the dot very hard to pick up. Red Dots are for overcast days, dark targets and/or rather close range. 100 yards ....get a scope

Any rimfire scope within your budget will be fine. I say rimfire because they are compact and parallax adjusted to rimfire ranges. With my 10-22 I have used variable power 22 rimfire Bushnell and Tasco scopes and an old Weaver K-4 , which is a fixed 4 power.
Believe it or not the fixed 4 power is my favorite.
I would suggest you look at the Weaver Classic K-4 4 X 38 mm , or for about the same price and a little slimmer, the Weaver RV-7 Rimfire Classic variable, 2.5-7 X 28 mm would be a good choice.
The main reason I used the K-4 was I had it on a 30-06 , bought a new scope for it , removed a red dot from my 10-22, and just tried it on the 10-22 and it worked quite well , so it has remained on the 10-22. Don't make the mistake of putting a big bulky scope on the trim 10-22, I did at first and it's a mistake. Get a scope that's trim and tidy , not big and bulky.
No problems with parallax, fixed power scopes don't seem to be affected by it as do the variable powers scopes are. At least I haven't noticed it.
Gary
Don't throw out the the red dot, they have their place and use...just need to learn their limitations. At 7 yards in dim light a scope is about useless.
Gary
 
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