New optics for .22 rimfire?

[Lonny in ID]

Looking for a new .22 rimfire scope to be mounted on a Ruger 77/22 sporter.

Main shooting will be ground squirrels and starlings. Will be doing some plinking also. Very little bench work other than testing ammo and sight-in work.

For close to 20 years, I've been using a Weaver 2.5-7 rimfire scope, but it came up ill and is off being repaired.

Would like something variable in the 3-10 range around $300 or less.

Any suggestions on what is decent scope for this application? I've been out of the loop for quite some time concerning rimfire scope purchases.

Thanks.

 

[JohnHenry]

I have the Leupold 3-9X33mm EFR on a number of rimfires. Great rimfire scope in my experience.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102031591?pid=329516

If not wanting an adjustable objective, Leupold also has a 3-9X40mm rimfire scope. Parallax set at 60 yards.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019637973?pid=874759

 

[Lonny in ID]

Thank you John. I appreciate the links to product.

I was shooting my 22 yesterday when the scope went south and was thinking a fine duplex would be nice. I see the EFR has it.

 

[Jacks Grampa]

I've been pleased with a number of Vortex scopes I've used. I also have red dots and prefer them if magnification is not needed.

 

[JRanum]

Lonny, if you can find a second hand Leupold 2-7x28 or as mentioned a 3-9x33 EFR. Both are awesome and are the only scopes I know of besides the Weaver that allow for mounting in Rugers low rings without bolt clearance issues, if that matters to you.

Jordan

 

[Idaho-Lefty]

Just bought, a New Burris, 4.5x14 side focus AO with, the MOA Cross hairs and,.. LOVE, IT ! Put it on my very accurate, Green Mtn barrelled, Ruger 10-22 ( replaced the 2x7 that was on it, as 7X wasn't, "great" past, 60 - 70 yards and had thicker, cross hairs.
Am now, hitting, Sage Rats @ 100 yards ( off Bench ) with Fed Auto Match Ammo and shootin',.. TINY 50 yard groups with, SK + and Wolf Match extra, ammo.
The cross hairs are pretty thin but, are very visable @ 100 plus yards and the Scope is nice and clear. This scope, works great from,.. as close as, 30 yards to 125 yards, so far ! Only $175 on Ebay ( if, still available at that price )

 

[Lonny in ID]

Thanks Jordan and Lefty. I hadn't even thought about a bolt a bolt clearance issue. Very helpful information. These suggestions have helped me narrow my search considerably.

 

[Willie]

VX-Freedom is a good scope for the money. Put a couple on rimfires for my grandkids. They are holding up fine.

 

[afret]

This is a pretty good deal. Parallax down to 20 yards.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Strike-Eagle-3-18x44-with-EBR-4-MOA-Riflescope-SE-1626.aspx

 

[Lonny in ID]

Thanks Willie and afret. Appreciate the link too.

 

[Ken]

I have a Leupold Mark 4 3-9 Duplex that might work $280 shipped.

 

[Knotwild]

Tract 2x10 has done well for me.

 

[slobhunter2]

This is a pretty good deal. Parallax down to 20 yards.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Vortex-Strike-Eagle-3-18x44-with-EBR-4-MOA-Riflescope-SE-1626.aspx

I just put one of these on a a Tikka tx1 last night, hard to beat for the money.

 

[dgeesaman]

Looking for a new .22 rimfire scope to be mounted on a Ruger 77/22 sporter.

Main shooting will be ground squirrels and starlings. Will be doing some plinking also. Very little bench work other than testing ammo and sight-in work.

For close to 20 years, I've been using a Weaver 2.5-7 rimfire scope, but it came up ill and is off being repaired.

Would like something variable in the 3-10 range around $300 or less.

Any suggestions on what is decent scope for this application? I've been out of the loop for quite some time concerning rimfire scope purchases.

Thanks.

A used Leupold 3-9x33 EFR should be in that price range. Parallax to <10 yards

Simply no better scope in that class unless you want widgets and doodads.

David

 

[Lonny in ID]

Thanks Gentlemen. Appreciate the help with this.

 

[ohlongarmisle]

I have the Leupold 3-9X33mm EFR on a number of rimfires. Great rimfire scope in my experience.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/102031591?pid=329516

If not wanting an adjustable objective, Leupold also has a 3-9X40mm rimfire scope. Parallax set at 60 yards.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1019637973?pid=874759

Too much parallax for a 22, since many shots are under 60 yards.

 

[ohlongarmisle]

A used Leupold 3-9x33 EFR should be in that price range. Parallax to <10 yards

Simply no better scope in that class unless you want widgets and doodads.

David

There ya go that's what I have on one of mine.

 

[Knotwild]

I have a Tract and a Meopta, both with BDC articles. To me the BDC reticle is very useful on 22s. After some practice I can go from 50 to 200 with no dialing.

Tract has some nice, not made in China, options for under $250 and their service is A+.
Tract Rimfire

Meopta is truly nice but the price is almost $400 now.

Also take a look at the Sightron S1 series. I don't have one but they look nice and not made in China. Here's a real deal on an S1 on Ebay.
Sightron S1
In fact good deals on Sightron can be found on Ebay.

 

[Liven The Dream]

Well just gave Lance XXX a check for a Sightron PLR 8x36x56
For my New CZ 457MTR
Give them a look and check with Lance XXX

 

[SSL]

Pretty sure the OP found something that fit his needs in the last 3 years...