.22 scope recomendations

[shogan]

Ok I bought a new scope and sold my old scope but the new scope doesn't work so I'm gonna have to buy again. I sold the old one because it had the typical objective set at 100 yards which just isn't right for a .22

I'm looking at either a bushnell banner 4X32 with a 50 yard set parralex.

Bushnell banner 3.5X10X32 AO and Bullet Drop Compensator for .17 and .22

Bushnell banner 4-12X40 AO

Part of me says go for the simple one at 50 bucks while the other two are approaching $90

[trust me]

When it comes to scopes you get what you pay for. I've always put the 100 yd. parallax scopes on my 22s without any problem.

Eye relief is the big thing for me in scopes. The cheap ones have very little, the expensive ones have plenty.

[Jarhead]

I've got two Simmons 3x9x32 .22mag scopes. one on my .22mag and one on my .22. I really like them and for the money they fit my needs really well.

[Multidigits]

Ok I bought a new scope and sold my old scope but the new scope doesn't work so I'm gonna have to buy again. I sold the old one because it had the typical objective set at 100 yards which just isn't right for a .22

I'm looking at either a bushnell banner 4X32 with a 50 yard set parralex.

Bushnell banner 3.5X10X32 AO and Bullet Drop Compensator for .17 and .22

Bushnell banner 4-12X40 AO

Part of me says go for the simple one at 50 bucks while the other two are approaching $90


what do you mean your new scope didn't work? If it's mounting, all you'll need is a set of rings, mostly for 3/8" grove that most rifles have. These typically have 7/8" tube scopes on them. It's better to use Weaver rings or something similar and use a 1" tube scope. The bigger the objective, the higher you need to mount it, so you have to buy rings accordingly. 40mm Obj. normally require a med. or high ring.

[newshooter05]

for the ones of u who are brave u can set your own parallax. loosen but do not unscrew the big end enough for it to come loose, just enough to turn it and then turn it a little and then check parallex . continue to u get it where u want it. if u send it back to the company , most will do it for u free. i had a weaver done this way. i use simmons and weavers and had good luck. also remember leupold will guarantee there scopes no matter who and how many has owned it so a used one even if broken can be fixed free.

i called simmons last year and they allowed me to upgrade my cheap scope for a better scope and i saved quite a bit.maybe they still do. call em and see if u can upgrade.
david

[squirrelsniper]

One of my favorites is the Simmons 22 Mag series that Jarhead mentioned. They are a good 22 scope for a resonable price.

[shogan]

what do you mean your new scope didn't work? If it's mounting, all you'll need is a set of rings, mostly for 3/8" grove that most rifles have. These typically have 7/8" tube scopes on them. It's better to use Weaver rings or something similar and use a 1" tube scope. The bigger the objective, the higher you need to mount it, so you have to buy rings accordingly. 40mm Obj. normally require a med. or high ring.

Good rings are expensive if I'm going to spend that much more money I'll just get a better scope. I did not realize how big a 50 MM scope would be.

I was looking really for more feed back on every ones preference of magnification etc. I have a 2-7x32 on my air rifle and it works nice for the distance I cover and frankly would work out to 100 yards. But I almost never move it off 7.

But having a smaller lighter weight scope would be nice for carrying around so the straight 4X32 would have an advantage. But I don't think the 2-7X32 is that much bigger if any.

[Multidigits]

Good rings are expensive if I'm going to spend that much more money I'll just get a better scope. I did not realize how big a 50 MM scope would be.

I was looking really for more feed back on every ones preference of magnification etc. I have a 2-7x32 on my air rifle and it works nice for the distance I cover and frankly would work out to 100 yards. But I almost never move it off 7.

But having a smaller lighter weight scope would be nice for carrying around so the straight 4X32 would have an advantage. But I don't think the 2-7X32 is that much bigger if any.


Shogan, you can buy rings for less than $15. Buy the Weaver detachables in what ever height you need. They have been around for 40 years and are one of the best made rings you can buy.

I like a 3 X 9 on a .22 Gives you what you need for those tall trees. A 40mm is about right. Your only talking about a few ounces of weight difference.

[Valley Station]

Doin't forget the Loctite on all the mounting and allen screw threads.

[raktrakr]

Doin't forget the Loctite on all the mounting and allen screw threads.and make sure its the "semi-permanant" Loc-tite(blue) if you use the permanant and ever need to take it off you may find yourself screwed:p ....no pun intended

[shogan]

Ok I got my trigger job done so I had to put something on it so I put a 4-32 I had already.

It was ok out to 50 yards but it was tough on a 100 I didn't have anything at 75 yards to see if that was ok or not but I'm thinking I need a little more than 4.