I have a Marlin 25N (.22LR, bolt action) that I would like to use as a target rifle/"tacky-tickle rifle" trainer. My thought is to shoot it at 25-300 yds. to learn about dialing in bullet drop, compensating for wind, etc., as well as learning about accurizing a factory rifle. I think I'm at the stage where I need a better scope.
Here's what I THINK I want:
-variable power 3x9, maybe a bit more?
-adjustable parallax
-mil dot reticule (preferably), or some sort of BDC
-finger-adjustable turrets (preferably return to zero)
-quality
I'm looking for something pretty good, but I don't want to spend more than $750, and would prefer to stay under $500. If I can't make the Marlin perform, I would probably buy a better rifle, so the scope needs to be somewhat future proof. Basically, I'm looking for a scope that will remove any doubt from the sighting system so I can concentrate on the rifle's performance.
I'm not real familiar with good scopes. Most of my interest lies in iron-sighted, moderate speed, medium drag, military rifles, and all the scopes I own are cheap and old. Any suggestions are welcome, but I'm pretty certain I DON'T want a Barska, BSA, Simmons, NC Star, etc.
I'm leaning heavily towards the VX-2 3-9x33mm EFR. Any other suggestions? Can any VX-2 be fitted with the CDS dials, or must I buy the CDS version? I one buys the CDS version, does it come with a voucher for a free knob (I understand they did at one time)? The Mark AR Rimfire also looks good.
Leupold's website sucks.
Here's what I THINK I want:
-variable power 3x9, maybe a bit more?
-adjustable parallax
-mil dot reticule (preferably), or some sort of BDC
-finger-adjustable turrets (preferably return to zero)
-quality
I'm looking for something pretty good, but I don't want to spend more than $750, and would prefer to stay under $500. If I can't make the Marlin perform, I would probably buy a better rifle, so the scope needs to be somewhat future proof. Basically, I'm looking for a scope that will remove any doubt from the sighting system so I can concentrate on the rifle's performance.
I'm not real familiar with good scopes. Most of my interest lies in iron-sighted, moderate speed, medium drag, military rifles, and all the scopes I own are cheap and old. Any suggestions are welcome, but I'm pretty certain I DON'T want a Barska, BSA, Simmons, NC Star, etc.
I'm leaning heavily towards the VX-2 3-9x33mm EFR. Any other suggestions? Can any VX-2 be fitted with the CDS dials, or must I buy the CDS version? I one buys the CDS version, does it come with a voucher for a free knob (I understand they did at one time)? The Mark AR Rimfire also looks good.
Leupold's website sucks.