Best scope for 22lr benchrest

[46490]

I have a Athlon 10x40x56 for my 2500x match target rifle. Any recommendations for better optics? I have shot the 50 yard match 4 times with 250 16x 18x19x20x working towards the coveted 25x (using Midas Plus).

 

[gtl1946]

Not being a competitor, I would say you’re doing very well! I might suggest working on your wind reading skills and when you reach your goal then pose this question! You might see that it wasn’t the scope that held you back. You seem to be doing fine.

 

[joe139]

Nightforce 42 fixed if you can find one

 

[Herzo]

Perhaps not the "best", but the Weaver T-36 is hard to beat.

 

[jcm24m]

If you are on a limited budget, the discontinued Weaver 36X. If not a Sightron or Leupold 45X. If no budget at all, the discontinued Nightforce 42X or splurge for the March High Master 48X. LOL !

 

[Rob01]

The Vortex Golden Eagle 15-60x52 works well and worth a look.

 

[shooter308]

Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25-56 or the Arken 6-24-50 both work very well down to 50 yards. The golden eagle struggles to focus at 30 power and higher at 50 yards . My personal experience .

 

[targetsmoker]

Sightron 45x ED glass best bang for the buck!

 

[DGP4]

Lots of good recommendations here but unless you state your budget it is impossible to give you good advice. With rare exceptions, the more you can pay the better optic you can get.

 

[Tony K Harper]

The very best RFBR scopes are The Nightforce 15X55 and the Kahles 10X50. Although many others are used with some success these are the standard.

The difference between the two is the Nightforce is a little clearer and brighter. Some say too bright.

The Kahles has better coatings on the lens and are rock solid in adjustments. They are a little easier on the eyes in bright sun light or indoors with spotlights on the targets.

Of course, this is just my opinion.

TKH (4628)

 

[Madmike001]

keep using what you have. It seem to be working for you..as you go and shoot more matches. Ask other if you can look thru there optics and decide what fits you vision.

 

[ttfreestyle]

I have a Athlon 10x40x56 for my 2500x match target rifle. Any recommendations for better optics? I have shot the 50 yard match 4 times with 250 16x 18x19x20x working towards the coveted 25x (using Midas Plus).

Buy the best scope you can afford, you can never have a “too good” scope.

 

[justinp61]

I have a Weaver T-36 and a leupold 36X but I prefer my T-24's. At the range I shoot at sometimes we are shooting late in the day and I find the 24X brighter. I also use these scopes for load development on my CF rifles and mirage is less noticeable in the 24X scopes.

 

[shooterjon]

I have a Athlon 10x40x56 for my 2500x match target rifle. Any recommendations for better optics? I have shot the 50 yard match 4 times with 250 16x 18x19x20x working towards the coveted 25x (using Midas Plus).

I just put a Sightron III 55x with ED glass best crystal clear at 34 yds. ( 1/4 inch )with junk amm not my match ammo .will be sighting it in at 50 yds. so hoping for the best. Waiting for decent weather with little or no wind.
that's my story and I'm hoping for the best,cause I'm stickin to it !

 

[Ccrider]

I have been studying this question for a week. I was going to buy a new scope but it seems that the same scopes for regular br will work fine.

 

[gkgeiger]

Sightron 45x ED glass best bang for the buck!

I agree they are fine scopes, I have 3. Actually I just sold the one I recently purchased and bought a NF 15X55. I’ve been wanting to try one and a good deal popped up, should have it next week.

 

[grauhanen]

I just put a Sightron III 55x with ED glass best crystal clear at 34 yds. ( 1/4 inch )with junk amm not my match ammo

A 55X Sightron must be new. Did the scope help get .25" with junk ammo?

 

[boltman13]

I have several cleans with 13+ X's with my Walther KKM and Weaver 36X and RWS-R50. That said another shooter at my Club beats me with an Ancheutz and Sightron 45X more often than I beat him. He may be a better shot than I am , however.

 

[shooterjon]

A 55X Sightron must be new. Did the scope help get .25" with junk ammo?

believe so ,more work to do as I had a variable scope at 34 power on it .Wanted yo try a fixed power scope and found the Sightron 55 X on sale so will be giveing it a try

 

[USMCDOC]

I have been studying this question for a week. I was going to buy a new scope but it seems that the same scopes for regular br will work fine.

you going to replace the V model?