scope on 22 rim fire rifle?

[Armored farmer]

I like my 4x scopes, but if you think you might want to get solid and strike matches for fun someday, the extra power of a 3x9 is nice.
You can leave it on 3x or 4x while in the field, and bring it in to 8x or 9x from the bench.
Thats my theory at least.......
I still get a lump in my throat when I think that Nikon is no longer making scopes.

 

[Spats McGee]

I've got a couple of Nikon rimfire scopes that I really like, as well as an Athlon that's pretty nice. I like some kind of hash marks on my reticle, but I don't like them to be too busy. The top two have the Nikons; the bottom one has the Athlon. You can still find some of the Nikons online, but be aware that Nikon has gotten out of the riflescope business.

 

[Sniper66]

Is their a special kind we are to use? I put an old 4 power Weaver on mine this morning is it going to be OK?

The 4X is.....well....adequate. In fact, my first scope on a rimfire .22 was a 4X Weaver and it was OK. Since then and 50 years forward, I still change scopes as the need arises or the whim suits me. My 2 favorite squirrel .22s has the same scope, Leupold 2-8X 33mm. They are outstanding scopes and not expensive. That said, I would encourage you to try one of those or a Tract scope. Link below. read the Tract reviews. They are uniformly positive and in my experience, true. The scope world is filled with many great alternatives and no need to settle for "adequate".

 

[Sniper66]

OOPs...forgot the Tract link. Here 'tis
https://tractoptics.com/riflescopes/22-fire

 

[herrwalther]

Perhaps fine for what you do, perhaps not for everyone else. If you’re only looking for “minute of tin can” accuracy, I’m sure that’s fine FOR YOU.

When there are responses to these type threads, one tends to view them though their personal prism of wants/needs/uses. Somebody wanting a scope for a squirrel moving through tree branches is far different from someone in competition wanting to shoot absolute minimum groups, where .050 means the difference between winning or not placing

Someone slapping "an old 4 power Weaver" scope on is probably not going for competition marksmanship. My example is likely closer to reality and thus apt. If the discussion were about competition, it would have changed my response.

 

[Varminterror]

Nikon is no longer making scopes.

They’re not even making camera gear in Japan any more either. Really remarkable to see what’s going on with that company. I’m a Canon shooter (and Sony), but I do have and have had Nikon cameras, and I was tempted by the new Z series, but with all of this going on, I’m fully swearing them off from now on.

 

[Armored farmer]

They’re not even making camera gear in Japan any more either. Really remarkable to see what’s going on with that company. I’m a Canon shooter (and Sony), but I do have and have had Nikon cameras, and I was tempted by the new Z series, but with all of this going on, I’m fully swearing them off from now on.

My little lgs has picked up Vortex. I'll probably try one of them next.

 

[mavracer]

My little lgs has picked up Vortex. I'll probably try one of them next.

I've got 8 Vortex optics I've had no issues. Well the Strike Eagle 1-8X isn't "just amazing" to look thru on 8x but for the $$$ it's pretty good.

 

[lg&m]

A good set of irons are good also. Ots of game has been taken with iron sights. Not to mention it's good practice in marksmanship.

 

[Sniper66]

A good set of irons are good also. Ots of game has been taken with iron sights. Not to mention it's good practice in marksmanship.

Ahhhh, the good old days when my eyesight was sharp and iron sight shooting seemed easy. I do have a Marlin 39A with great irons and is very accurate. It would be criminal to make it ugly with a scope, so I do take it squirrel hunting on occasion. Last time out with it, I killed one at 50 yds, so I'm not dead yet!!

 

[dh1633pm]

On my scoped 22 LR’s I always use 3x9’s. Gives me plenty of choices.

 

[9mmskng]

At 51yrs old, my eyes aren't what they used to be, need reading glasses and have trouble seeing at night already. For me, the more magnification the better! On my .22's, I find a balance between scope dimensions/magnification. I have 2 Nikon 4x12x40's, a Buckmasters 3x9x40 and a Vortex 2x7x35 on an old 10/22. Love 'em all!

 

[D.Carolina]

Is their a special kind we are to use? I put an old 4 power Weaver on mine this morning is it going to be OK?

Its all personal preferance. As long as it is accurate and comfortable send it

 

[mavracer]

Just put this 3-12X42mm Bushnell Engage on my Savage bolt, sure it's a lot of scope for a 22 but really good glass and parallax adjusts down to 10 yards the flys are in trouble.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Depending on “what fer”.

I use my .22s for plinking and a lightweight compact fixed power Rimfire parallax works well like a Leupold 4x28mm.

 

[d2wing]

I am looking at a Burris Droptine rimfire scope at Natchez on sale.

 

[IKE]

I had a Sightron SI 3x9x32 on my CZ 452 that I liked well enough to order another one and mount it on my newly acquired unfired Marlin 60W a couple of weeks ago.......looks like Graf's still have one left in stock.
https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/73764

 

[CraigC]

I am looking at a Burris Droptine rimfire scope at Natchez on sale.

They're excellent. I have several of them.

 

[d2wing]

I had a Sightron SI 3x9x32 on my CZ 452 that I liked well enough to order another one and mount it on my newly acquired unfired Marlin 60W a couple of weeks ago.......looks like Graf's still have one left in stock.
https://www.grafs.com/catalog/product/productId/73764

Thanks but too late for me. Out of stock. Lol.

 

[d2wing]

Depending on “what fer”.

I use my .22s for plinking and a lightweight compact fixed power Rimfire parallax works well like a Leupold 4x28mm.

I still have a Bushnell 4x on my 10/22 that I bought in the 80's. It wasn't until my first CZ that I bought a target scope for a .22LR.

 

[70shooter]

I bought a Nikon Rimfire for the Anschutz and just love it for squirrels and xrings. The rifle will outshoot me for sure. Much better than the CF scopes I used in the past.

 

[Legionnaire]

Until I decided to replace it with a mil-based scope, my 10/22 wore a Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn 4-12x40 AO. Inexpensive and worked great. Mueller makes some pretty good rimfire scopes, too.

 

[American_Fusilier]

I've got a 3.5x on my TCR22, and I'm about to put a 3-9x on my newly assured acquired Savage MK II FVSR.

 

[Space Ghost]

I put a Nikon Prostaff rimfire 4x12 on my 77/22.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

I use a “pathetic” little Leupold 4x28mm.

Weighs less than 1/2 lbs, is very compact and streamlined, super simple, and works for everything I use my CZ-452 for (squirrels, plinking, etc.).

I have 0 need for a colossal multi pound Hubble power monstrosity on any of my .22s. Then again I’m not into benchrest or formal target shooting and that changes things a lot. I like handy practical rifles meant for offhand shooting and field use, not bench queens.

If you’re wanting to keep things lightweight and straightforward, don’t overlook the smaller lower powered options. Sometimes less is more and you might be pleasantly surprised. If you want a dedicated target gun and aren’t concerned with weight or handling, the other recommended scopes in this thread all are good choices for you.