Rimfire scope recommendations
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Carne Vore
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Thank you all shooters . I ask what I thought was maybe a simple question about rim fire rifle scopes . Never expecting 50 replies , with as much information , suggestions and first hand experience as I could digest . Due to shoulder surgery I have yet to make a firm decision and lay the money down . Thanks again !
Those are very good scopes, IME. I have a couple of them and have compared them carefully to some quality rimfire scopes including the Leupold VX-2 3-9x33 EFR, Weaver RV-9, Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32, and others. NONE of the preceding scopes are as good as the Burris Timberline. Unfortunately, it looks like the Timberline has been discontinued.
Leupold and Timberline in my comparison testing:
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mines been great
sparkyv
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I just put a 3x12 vortex on the same rifle yesterday haven't tried it yet removed the Tasco target 4×32 power from it was a little overkill for the 22 so I moved it to a cz527 17 Remington. The vortex was under $200 and is very clear with a no fault guarantee lifetime warranty.
American_Fusilier
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I like low power optics on 22s. No more than 4x in my opinion. I've got a vintage Hy Score 2.75x on my TCR 22, works great
Hello, I would like to help you with your choice; I read and studied a lot about different scopes. I think the Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x44mm would be perfect for you. I saw it on https://ballachy.com/best-1000-yard-scopes/. It is the lightweight as you wanted, he for 1000 m, so it is ideal for a small game, as you said in your comment. Its rugged aluminum construction withstands a variety of harsh weather conditions, is waterproof, fog-proof, and shockproof. And the optics are excellent. It was a pleasure to give advice, and then it's up to you to decide)
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TacticalSpeed
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I am about to build a 16" barrel AR in 22LR and am debating whether or not to slap a Primary Arms prism scope on it (Like the ones on my other rifles) or if there are any budget magnified (3x or 4x, maybe 5x or 6x) scopes w/a nice reticle that I should be looking at. By budget I mean sub $150
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CoalTrain49
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200 yds with a rimfire is a hoot. I shoot my 455 at that range. I'd say something at least 2x7 with a mil dot reticle. I've had good luck with Leupold scopes. Never got a bad one.
https://ustacticalsupply.com/mildotreticlereview.aspx
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TacticalSpeed
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Anymore suggestions for a budget scope? 
CoalTrain49
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Anymore suggestions for a budget scope?
Budget scopes are a waste of money IMO.
Pay as much for your optics as you do for your rifle. That rule of thumb has never failed me.
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TacticalSpeed
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This is a budget build that won't get shot all the time. I spend the big $ on the firearms I use a lot/like a lot. Also, not made of $
I'm going to put the BSA Sweet 3x9x40 scope on mine
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Some of the scopes on my nine rifles cost as much or a little more than the rifles they are mounted on. Some cost less but still cost me well north of $200.00.
I spend as much as I possibly can on a scope, even on a rimfire rifle. Simmons, BSA, Tasco, I’ve spent time looking through them and other scopes of their ilk. Maybe it’s because my vision without corrective lens isn’t good, possibly there’s a psychological factor too, but those scopes just aren’t as clear to me as scopes costing more than $200.00. They are also harder to get behind for lack of a better term, meaning the eye box and relief are very narrow.
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I am the opposite. My most expensive and high power scopes go to my 22lr. I love shooting groups at 200, now for hunting different matter 2x-7x is great.
I have a Swampfox Tomahawk 1-4 LPVO scope on my 16" AR22 and am really liking it. I haven't shot much pst 100 yards with it yet but I didn't go with a LPVO for long distance shooting either. I took my Primary Arms 4-14x50 MIL-DOT scope off one of AR15s to replace it with a Swampfox Arrowhead 1-8 LPVO and the PA scope went on my Savage MkII that is setup for precision shooting. The PA scope replaced a Nikon Prostaff 150 BDC scope on the Savage MkII. I'll probably mount eh Nikon 150 BDC on my Marlin Model 70 that I use for hunting.
As you can see I have different scopes for different purposes on my 22lr rifles.
As you can see I have different scopes for different purposes on my 22lr rifles.
TacticalSpeed
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Midway has 10% sale on select optics right now
Atavar
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I just purchased a Bushnell AR Optics 3-9x40 for my 10-22. I haven’t done more than range time with it yet but so far I am well pleased.
I like the side parallax adjustment and I love that the “Drop Zone Reticle” is calibrated for .23lr 40gr @ 1200fps with points at 75, 100 and 125 yards.
I also like the RTZ turrets, though I need to bone up on my DOPE.
We’ll see how it does on squirrel this weekend.
The only downside is that it says “AR” on it.
I like the side parallax adjustment and I love that the “Drop Zone Reticle” is calibrated for .23lr 40gr @ 1200fps with points at 75, 100 and 125 yards.
I also like the RTZ turrets, though I need to bone up on my DOPE.
We’ll see how it does on squirrel this weekend.
The only downside is that it says “AR” on it.
Primary Arms has a 6x with an ACSS reticle for 22 for $119
TacticalSpeed
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Too late now lol. The BSA Sweet 22 is on the rifle & ready to hit the range
I am really interested in how good this scope works. Please post a range report on it.
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