Question - best scope for a 17HMR?

[FitchHall]

THR,

I need some information and advice on finding the best scope for a 17HMR in the $150.00 range.

I'm fairly experienced with my Leupold VXIII scopes that I have on my Remington 700PSS in .308 and Ruger 77 in .308. But I still have a lot to learn.

After looking for a rimfire target rifle, I found a nice Savage bolt action in 17HMR, Accutrigger, and heavy barrel. I'm interested in using this gun to refine basic skills and for low(er) cost fun at the 50-100 yard range on a more regular basis than I do with the .308s at 200-500 yds.

With the above in mind, what is the best scope to match the 17hmr that is in the $150.00 range? Also, if you could recommend mounts, I would appreciate that input as well.

Thank you for your time.

 

[asknight]

Warne Maxima rings, best there is IMO, bar none. The Savage rimfires already come with quality mounts fitted.

For the .17, I like the BSA Sweet 17 3-12x40 from SWFA for $90. http://www.riflescopes.com

 

[Mr. Chitlin]

My son and I use identical Marlin 17VS rifles. We have Simmons AETEC 3.8x12x44AO scopes on the mounted in BKL 261 mounts. the scopes are $140 locally.