So what Rimfire scopes are you using

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Posted: 11/19/2018 6:38:45 PM EDT

I just ordered a Kidd single stage trigger assembly for my 10/22. I am hoping its worth it, as I need a rimfire scope more than I needed a trigger. Now I am researching what scope I will get. So far the Nikon rimfire II 6x12x40 has my eye. I like to have good magnification on my rimfire scopes. Currently I have a standard prostaff riflescope on her it works but I would like a rimfire scope. Tell me what you use and why?

Posted: 11/19/2018 7:12:03 PM EDT

[#1]

SWFA SS 6x42

Key feature of a rimfire scope should be adjustable parallax due to the shorter ranges that you tend to shoot at.

Given the amount of dialing that you’ll do to engage longer ranges, consistent tracking is a must.

One feature that I wish the SS scopes had is a zero stop. But for as good as the scope is for what it costs, I can live with it.

Edit to above:

If you are staying within 100yds, I’ve had surprisingly good results with a cheap Simmons 4x32 rimfire scope.

Personally, I prefer lower fixed power scopes as they are a bit more forgiving on adjustments.

Posted: 11/19/2018 7:18:59 PM EDT

[#2]

That nikon looks great except for not having adjustable paralax/focus.

The Muller APV is a great rimfire scope in the same price range.

Posted: 11/19/2018 7:52:57 PM EDT

[#3]

I have a Votex 2x7 rimfire scope destined for mine when I get my Kidd receiver.

That might change though if I run across a weaver T-30 or T15.

Posted: 11/19/2018 7:59:04 PM EDT

[#4]

Schmidt & Bender 6 x 42

Pecar

Aimpoint

Burris FastFire III

Posted: 11/19/2018 8:36:49 PM EDT

[#5]

You guys can laugh, but I put a BSA sweet 22 scope(yeah they really call it that) on a ruger target model. Cheap as hell, but decent glass and the elevation turret is yardage marked, and really works. Like hitting a clay bird at 125 yds, most of the time if the wind is dead.

I am surprised it has held up 6 years, it was cheap.

Posted: 11/19/2018 11:17:15 PM EDT

[#6]

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SWFA SS 6x42

Key feature of a rimfire scope should be adjustable parallax due to the shorter ranges that you tend to shoot at.

Given the amount of dialing that you’ll do to engage longer ranges, consistent tracking is a must.

One feature that I wish the SS scopes had is a zero stop. But for as good as the scope is for what it costs, I can live with it.

Edit to above:

If you are staying within 100yds, I’ve had surprisingly good results with a cheap Simmons 4x32 rimfire scope.

Personally, I prefer lower fixed power scopes as they are a bit more forgiving on adjustments.

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I use several of the SWFA SS scopes on my “precision” rimfire rifles (a couple of the 10x42 and one of the 20x42) and they work wonderfully for shooting tiny targets. At twenty five yards I’ll post a page of newspaper and “snipe” certain letters or the periods at the end of sentences.

Aesthetically the SS scopes are a bit large for most rimfire rifles but they are a joy to use.

Posted: 11/20/2018 12:01:10 AM EDT

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I use several of the SWFA SS scopes on my “precision” rimfire rifles (a couple of the 10x42 and one of the 20x42) and they work wonderfully for shooting tiny targets. At twenty five yards I’ll post a page of newspaper and “snipe” certain letters or the periods at the end of sentences.

Aesthetically the SS scopes are a bit large for most rimfire rifles but they are a joy to use.

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I agree on all counts. My SS 6x is mounted on a Ruguer precision rimfire as a long range trainer.

My son has the Simmons .22 Mag 4x32 on his 10/22.

To illustrate the importance of parallax adjustment, he Simmons is setting 50yds... my kids shoots a lot at 25yd and his groups open up like crazy when he gets sloppy with his position... with iron sights he dead on.

With the SS the kid makes 200m hits on clay pigeons look easy.

Posted: 11/20/2018 12:13:04 AM EDT

[#8]

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Key feature of a rimfire scope should be adjustable parallax due to the shorter ranges that you tend to shoot at.

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This.

I would not consider a scope on a rimfire without an adjustable objective. It is a must if shooting on a 50 ft indoor range.

I have found there is a good selection airgun scopes that have adjustable objectives and A wide selection of magnifications.

My current favorite scopes are a Cabelas 4x AO airgun scope and a Nikon Prostaff ERF AO 3x9 rimfire/airgun scope.

Posted: 11/20/2018 5:31:42 AM EDT

[#9]

I’ve got a couple of Nikons, no complaints. One is a 4x Prostaff rimfire scope on a 10/22 with a factory barrel. And I have a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x on a stainless target model. This one has a side focus adjustment.

Posted: 11/20/2018 7:39:59 AM EDT

[#10]

Back when I was needing several scopes for rimfires, I stumbled on air rifle scopes. Adjustable objective, clear glass, high magnification, and shock proof.

Posted: 11/20/2018 7:44:21 AM EDT

[#11]

Burris tactical fulfield II 6-20 Shoots consistently to 325 and tracks perfect.
Been on there for 10 Yrs.

Posted: 11/20/2018 10:59:25 PM EDT

[#12]

https://www.natchezss.com/weaver-re-designed-grand-slam-riflescope-1-tube-3-12x50mm-eb-x-reticle-matte.html

Glass is way better then what the cost indicates

Posted: 11/22/2018 12:08:22 AM EDT

[#13]

Bushnell A17 scope. It’s cheap and not up there with my Nikon and my Leupold but for a cheap scope it’s a decent one. Mine came as part of a CDNN package for a .17 HMR and it’s actually a decent cheap scope.

Posted: 11/25/2018 12:28:15 PM EDT

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Bushnell A17 scope. It’s cheap and not up there with my Nikon and my Leupold but for a cheap scope it’s a decent one. Mine came as part of a CDNN package for a .17 HMR and it’s actually a decent cheap scope.

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Put one on my B17. In my limited time with it, it has been fantastic

Posted: 11/25/2018 12:41:01 PM EDT

[#15]

Muller APV on 2 10/22’s

Posted: 11/25/2018 12:56:53 PM EDT

[#16]

Bushnell rimfire 6-18 on my B22 has surprised me how decent it is for a little over $100

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Posted: 11/25/2018 3:15:27 PM EDT

[#17]

Cabelas rimfire specific

Posted: 11/25/2018 3:30:41 PM EDT

[#18]

We have three rimfires with optics and they have the following scopes

Leupold Mark AR Mod1 4-12X40 AO
Simmons Pro Hunter 4-12X40 AO
the other has a cheap Simmons .22 Mag scope.

The only reason I put the Leupold scope on the one is because I sold the gun it was originally on didn't want it to go to waste.

Posted: 11/29/2018 6:57:31 PM EDT

[#19]

Thanks to everyone that responded I decided to try out the Mueller APV 6-18X44 AO. So hopefully it will work out.

Posted: 12/2/2018 8:26:25 PM EDT

[#20]

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Quoted:
SWFA SS 6x42

Key feature of a rimfire scope should be adjustable parallax due to the shorter ranges that you tend to shoot at.

Given the amount of dialing that you’ll do to engage longer ranges, consistent tracking is a must.

One feature that I wish the SS scopes had is a zero stop. But for as good as the scope is for what it costs, I can live with it.

Edit to above:

If you are staying within 100yds, I’ve had surprisingly good results with a cheap Simmons 4x32 rimfire scope.

Personally, I prefer lower fixed power scopes as they are a bit more forgiving on adjustments.

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Thanks, looking for a cheapo that isn't a POS for a budget build, this gets good reviews, and yes, I have some high dollar glass so I know about good optics.

Posted: 12/5/2018 9:22:34 AM EDT

[#21]

The Sightron S1 3-9x32 rimfire. Crystal clear glass and well built. The scope is actually clearer and brighter than my Leupold rimfire 2-7. As a matter of fact, I’m buying another to replaces the Leupold

. They are on sale at Graf and Sons for $121 shipped.

Posted: 12/5/2018 1:50:21 PM EDT

[#22]

If the rifle is a .22 trainer for a larger rifle I use the same scope on both. My SIG 522 has the same scope as the SIG 556R (a bushnell 1X4 with the BDC set up).

Posted: 12/5/2018 2:08:35 PM EDT

[#23]

Another endorsement for AO.

I like the Vortex AO offerings.

Posted: 12/5/2018 2:26:03 PM EDT

[#24]

Mostly red dots but my 10/22 wears a Burris 1-4.

Posted: 12/5/2018 4:10:43 PM EDT

[#25]

Sightron S-Tac 4-20 is my primary competition scope. I have a Vortex 4-24 Strike Eagle I've yet to put through it's paces but seems like a nice scope. Also have a Nightforce SHV 4-20 that I'll use if weight isn't an issue.

Posted: 12/5/2018 4:31:35 PM EDT

[#26]

my 10/22 has a nikon prostaff 3-9x40 efr. basically has parallax adjustment. only has cross hairs no drop.

Nikon Prostaff P3 Target EFR 3-9x40 AO Matte Precision Black

Multiple layers of anti-reflective compounds on every glass surface provide bright and vivid sight pictures, optimum light transmission and maximum brightness from dawn to dusk
The adjustable objective lens allows sharp, parallax-free focusing as close as 10 yards all the way out to Infinity
Hand-turned 1/4 MOA adjustments and spring-loaded instant zero-reset turrets

Posted: 12/5/2018 4:31:53 PM EDT

[#27]

Bushnell 4200

Posted: 12/5/2018 4:36:51 PM EDT

[#28]

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Quoted:
SWFA SS 6x42

Key feature of a rimfire scope should be adjustable parallax due to the shorter ranges that you tend to shoot at.

Given the amount of dialing that you’ll do to engage longer ranges, consistent tracking is a must.

One feature that I wish the SS scopes had is a zero stop. But for as good as the scope is for what it costs, I can live with it.

Edit to above:

If you are staying within 100yds, I’ve had surprisingly good results with a cheap Simmons 4x32 rimfire scope.

Personally, I prefer lower fixed power scopes as they are a bit more forgiving on adjustments.

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Good choice. I used an SWFA 10x with side focus to win an ELR 22 match last summer. The SWFA fixed power scopes are a bargain and they have a ton of elevation adjustment.

Posted: 12/5/2018 4:52:32 PM EDT

[#29]

I've been pleased with my *gasp* Osprey compact 3-9 mil dot, considering what I paid for it.

I've used it out to ~200yd, I pretty much only shoot subs.

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Posted: 12/5/2018 4:52:41 PM EDT

[#30]

Just ordered one of these, for a target 10/22 build.

Mueller 8-32x

Posted: 12/5/2018 5:33:41 PM EDT

[#31]

I have a 4-12x40 Simmons on my 10-22. I will probably change it to a Bushnell Mark AR of some sort soon.

My CZ wears Leupold.

Posted: 12/5/2018 5:34:53 PM EDT

[#32]

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You guys can laugh, but I put a BSA sweet 22 scope(yeah they really call it that) on a ruger target model. Cheap as hell, but decent glass and the elevation turret is yardage marked, and really works. Like hitting a clay bird at 125 yds, most of the time if the wind is dead.

I am surprised it has held up 6 years, it was cheap.

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I had a BSA that was a variable, either upto 12 or 24x, but the FOV was shit when you turned up the power. It was almost like the thing was designed like a kids toy.

Posted: 12/8/2018 5:50:04 PM EDT

[#33]

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That nikon looks great except for not having adjustable paralax/focus.

The Muller APV is a great rimfire scope in the same price range.

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I have an APV in my Ruger American. Damn good glass for cheap and the rifle is scary accurate. I also like the Weaver rimfire line. Japan-made. I use a 2-7x28 on my 10/22.

Posted: 12/8/2018 6:16:08 PM EDT

[#34]

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You guys can laugh, but I put a BSA sweet 22 scope(yeah they really call it that) on a ruger target model. Cheap as hell, but decent glass and the elevation turret is yardage marked, and really works. Like hitting a clay bird at 125 yds, most of the time if the wind is dead.

I am surprised it has held up 6 years, it was cheap.

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No kidding. One of my first .22 scopes was a BSA. Don't remember the model. Over 30 years old. I have it on one of my 10/22's now. Always holds zero, headshots on squirrels no problem.

Posted: 12/11/2018 9:33:52 PM EDT

[#35]

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No kidding. One of my first .22 scopes was a BSA. Don't remember the model. Over 30 years old. I have it on one of my 10/22's now. Always holds zero, headshots on squirrels no problem.

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Simple is better on a hunting rifle.

I see all manner of big honking scopes listed here and would not take nary a one of the AOs in the squirrel woods and nothing bigger than a 32mm objective. I have no desire to have a scope that weighs 1/3 of the rifle I'm toting around.

The older Simmons .22 Mag 4 X 32s are very hard to beat in the squirrel woods.

Hell I still have Weaver D4s and D6s on a couple older .22s. They kill right along.

AOs and large objectives are nice for paper punching and I own several for my match rifles. The Simmons .22 mag AO is a good scope for the price.

Posted: 12/12/2018 12:19:15 AM EDT

[#36]

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my 10/22 has a nikon prostaff 3-9x40 efr. basically has parallax adjustment. only has cross hairs no drop.

www.amazon.com/dp/B07FLZJZYQ

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I also own one of these. I really like it.

Posted: 12/12/2018 6:47:19 PM EDT

[#37]

Mine is only used for long range pest control and paper at the range so bigger is better for me. I would much rather hunt with a scout scope type setup or irons for squirrel and rabbit.

Posted: 12/21/2018 6:15:25 PM EDT

[#38]

Strike eagle 1-6. Works well for me

Posted: 12/22/2018 1:55:43 PM EDT

[#39]

Leupold VX-2 3x9x40 AO.

Posted: 12/23/2018 8:26:48 AM EDT

[#40]

Leupold VX-2 4-12X40mm AO with fine crosshair reticle. Available in silver or black.

The reticle is a huge pro for rimfire. Many scopes out there have reticles so thick they make precision difficult.

Warne Maxima QD rings to mount...

Posted: 12/23/2018 11:12:00 AM EDT

[#41]

Leupold 1-4x firedot is what I run on my 10/22s

Posted: 1/13/2019 7:41:58 PM EDT

[#42]

Just a cheap dot sight on an old savage-Stevens 887 - works great!

Posted: 1/13/2019 7:45:48 PM EDT

[#43]

Leopold 4x32 Rimfire.

Posted: 1/14/2019 8:57:18 PM EDT

[#44]

Pretty happy with this

https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-6x-scope-with-the-patented-acss-22lr-reticle

Posted: 1/16/2019 5:46:44 PM EDT

[#45]

Vortex diamond back tactical ffp 4-16, debating on putting the 6-24 on it when it comes in.

Great optic

Posted: 1/17/2019 2:27:41 AM EDT

[#46]

I also bought a Nikon Prostaff P3 EFR scope as well as an Athlon Neos 4-12x40 with Rimfire reticle. The Athlon would look great on my 10/22 with the Boyds Tacticool stock but I was also debating on the Nikon, so in ARF fashion, I bought both. If I put the Athlon on the 10/22, I will put the Nikon on my Savage 17 HMR. Nikon has a ballistics app and the P3 scope would work on the Savage with drop down aiming points.

Posted: 1/17/2019 4:03:06 AM EDT

[#47]

Nikon Prostaff is the way to go.

Posted: 1/18/2019 8:14:42 AM EDT

[#48]

I have a brace of Vortex Dimaondback rimfires that I'm very happy with.

Posted: 1/19/2019 10:27:05 PM EDT

[#49]

Suprised to see so few recommendations for Primary Arms. Why is that?

Posted: 1/25/2019 10:16:35 AM EDT

[#50]

Like everyone else, Simmon 3x9 .22 mag with AO. Fastfire, a bushnell red dot that crapped the bed after 30 rounds and in the trash and yet to replace it, and Vortex Razor 3x15 LH.

The Razor is compact and light for the size of scope with nice clarity. The reason I bought it. Also for the side AO knob for the close 25 yard to 100 yard shots. Ao is very important on precision rigs and would not be without it.

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