I bet these threads get old but i'm also a bit unique, I do not like mildots, TMRs or most BDCs; I like a normal fine crosshair no duplex.

The problem i'm finding is the only scopes with a "target crosshair" are fixed power competition scopes with extremely high magnification.

I have a CZ 455 varmint precision trainer on the way and plan on using it for small game like rabbit and squirrel from 20' to 100 yards. For up close squirrel I need a low magnification to maintain FOV on movment tree targets so most precision scopes are out. My scope for while I wait is a leupold rifleman 3-9 x40, even though I dislike the duplex.

I could use recommendations to get somewhere between 1x and 10x, with a fine but not invisible target crosshair, with high light transmission since i'm shooting morning/evening and under tree cover.

Also at least target turret on elevation so I can dope my ammo and dial in average shooting distances for the enviornment i'm hunting

Mueller 8-32x44 Target

Mid price range Vortex's come to mind

Look at HAWKE scopes widely used in high end airguns.....great on 22 rifles. great glass for the price and excellent warranty. I have run them on everything from my 22 cal airguns to my 338 Lapua work great.

Weaver V16 would probably be a good choice with fine crosshair reticle.  I think it is a 4-16x44 with an adjustable objective and the crosshair doesn't have the thick part of the crosshair you dislike, just a nice simple fine crosshair.  There probably are more expensive scope that would suit that awesome rifle better but none that I can think of right now.

I like the leupold VX-3 6.5-20X40 EFR as the ultimate scope for rimfires, they are pricey at about $700 or more.
Then for about $268 you can get the Vortex Crossfire II 6 - 18 x 44 AO With the illuminated reticle.
Those are my picks.


The leupold





http://www.rimfirecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=940521



The Vortex.

I bought two Athlon Talos scopes: a 4-16x and 6-24x off of Amazon and they work great.