10/22 scope

[Neptune Cat]

Anyone have any luck with an inexpensive scope on a 10/22 capable of 10x - 12x? What are you using?

I'm just starting to learn about scopes. I've never owned one or even used one but once or twice on a friends rifle. I'll be shooting 100yd. most of the time, but would like to be able to shoot at closer ranges as well so my wife can enjoy it.

I will be using it for 100yd competition (but I use the word competition loosly, I'm not trying to win money or anything).

what are your thoughts?

Thank you!!

 

[SKS Ray]

Scopes are the trickiest part of all when it comes to outfitting a rifle, even if just a 10/22. At 100 yards I wouldn't skimp on quality. If you were shooting 50 yards, just about any scope would do. I have 2 10/22s that are scoped. One has a Simmons rimfire and one has a BSA Catseye. Both are inexpensive and work very well at 50 yards but at 100 suffer greatly. Your best bet is something with at least 10x magnification and thats at a bare minimum. I'd go with a good Weaver scope.

 

[LoginName]

How inexpensive is "inexpensive"?

I have (had), a Simmons 3-9x32 22 AO Mag scope.

Midway USA has them for $55.99...

http://www.midwayusa.com/ebrowse.ex...1156&umt_source=simmons&utm_medium=homepage72

It wasn't a bad scope for the money.

I had it mounted on my 10/22, but finally relented and wisely bought a Leupold VX-II 6-18x40 AO from another NES'er.

Inexpensive glass is alright, but try shooting another persons rig with quality optics and you'll see a world of difference that justifies the extra expense.

 

[grumpy]

I use a Mueller APV 4.5 - 14 40mm for my 10/22, its a great scope for the money. Check it out at http://www.mizzoumuleguns.com/id12.html lots of users can be found at http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/ good luck, so many choices out there.

 

[JuergenG]

I've mounted a Bushnel 4-12x4 onto my 10/22, works fine.
Though, the older ones are better, made in Japan vs. made in China

 

[KMaurer]

With the exception of the little 4x on my kids' BL-22, all my scopes cost as much or more than the rifles they sit on. Any less quality tends to do a disservice to a good rifle.

Ken

 

[BlkHawk73]

As said, scopes can and are a major part of the rifle and can cost as much if not more than the initial rifle. Don't skimp. If you want a quality scope you won't find it for a low-ball price. For a competitive use, I use all Burris. For plinkers I'll typically use Redfield or Simmons. I have tried BSA's and absolutely will not buy another. Worst optics I'd ever seen, or tried to see though. I've got $20 Simmons that are FAR beter than that $200 BSA.