Posted: 4/14/2014 5:22:43 PM EDT
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I've been researching scopes for a new 10/22 tactical and found this one
Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 Black Matte But this is my 1st scope ever. So I need some advice This will be used between 10 - 50 yards 90% of the time Is this scope okay for that distance. It appears the magnification is too hi If its too high does the crew have any better recommendations For $100 or less |
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Where can you get that for less than $100? |
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I've been half way thinking of one of the new Sightmark Photon digital day/nightvision scopes
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In before someone says that there is nothing out there any good for less than $2500.  its funny when people post fake advice, just so others associate their online user ID with having money |
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I've been researching scopes for a new 10/22 tactical and found this one Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 Black Matte But this is my 1st scope ever. So I need some advice This will be used between 10 - 50 yards 90% of the time Is this scope okay for that distance. It appears the magnification is too hi If its too high does the crew have any better recommendations For $100 or less "4" is the magnification. "32" is the diameter of the objective. 32/4 = 8(millimeters), the exit pupil diameter; this means that this scope will work well in low light at dusk and dawn; your pupil is about 5mm, so this scope should pass more light than your eye can accept. That is much better than a 10X40 scope with more magnification, but smaller exit pupil. Look for a rimfire scope with the parallax set to about 50 to 75 yards, or better, one with adjustable parallax. I'd say that Nikon will work well for you. If you buy a $50 scope, then plan to add that cost to the cost of the scope you buy as its replacement. That pretty well goes for a $100 scope, too. It's about impossible to prove a heck of a lot of difference between the scopes made by Weaver, Burris, Nikon, Leupold, Sightron, and Vortex priced between $200 and $300. I think the Burris Fullfield II scopes are a pretty good value. |
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I looked at the Bushnell's at walmart for about $50 and came home to do a little more research
when I found the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 for $89 out the door. and i figured why not get a better scope if its only $25 more but I noticed it was a 4x32 and was concerned that i wouldn't be able to use it under say 20 yards(remember I've never owned or used a scope before so I'm unsure on the magnification issue) I do like the capability of going out to 100 yards but 20-50 would be the average use |
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Get the nikon prostaff 3x9 rimfire... My only regret is I have the BDC.. I never use it and it clouds up my sight picture. Quoted:
Get the nikon prostaff 3x9 rimfire... My only regret is I have the BDC.. I never use it and it clouds up my sight picture. Nikon doesn't get the message about their BDC; the bloody damn circles are too thick. They can't be used in dark conditions, so reduce the line thickness so they can be used during daylight. Quoted:
I looked at the Bushnell's at walmart for about $50 and came home to do a little more research when I found the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 for $89 out the door. and i figured why not get a better scope if its only $25 more but I noticed it was a 4x32 and was concerned that i wouldn't be able to use it under say 20 yards(remember I've never owned or used a scope before so I'm unsure on the magnification issue) I do like the capability of going out to 100 yards but 20-50 would be the average use 4X magnification will be no trouble at 20 yards. 10 yards, maybe, but that might also help you pick out the edge of a squirrel that you couldn't otherwise see. Over the range you want to shoot an adjustable parallax would be more useful. We shoot these high magnification scopes on our modern long range rifles because they help, and I expect because they make shooting more fun, but we forget how effective an 8X or 10X scope can be at 400 or 500 yards. |
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I looked at the Bushnell's at walmart for about $50 and came home to do a little more research when I found the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 for $89 out the door. and i figured why not get a better scope if its only $25 more but I noticed it was a 4x32 and was concerned that i wouldn't be able to use it under say 20 yards(remember I've never owned or used a scope before so I'm unsure on the magnification issue) I do like the capability of going out to 100 yards but 20-50 would be the average use 89-50=39 |
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Quoted: I looked at the Bushnell's at walmart for about $50 and came home to do a little more research when I found the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 for $89 out the door. and i figured why not get a better scope if its only $25 more but I noticed it was a 4x32 and was concerned that i wouldn't be able to use it under say 20 yards(remember I've never owned or used a scope before so I'm unsure on the magnification issue) I do like the capability of going out to 100 yards but 20-50 would be the average use |
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Where can you get that for less than $100? Buy once, cry once. |
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I looked at the Bushnell's at walmart for about $50 and came home to do a little more research when I found the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 for $89 out the door. and i figured why not get a better scope if its only $25 more but I noticed it was a 4x32 and was concerned that i wouldn't be able to use it under say 20 yards(remember I've never owned or used a scope before so I'm unsure on the magnification issue) I do like the capability of going out to 100 yards but 20-50 would be the average use 89-50=39 $54.99 + tax =61.50 $89.00 total so actually $28ish more |
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Redfield 2-7 is what I have on mine. Nice scope.
Redfield scope |
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when in doubt, choose this scope
http://nightforceoptics.com/compacts/2-5-10x32-nxs-compact-riflescope/ |
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Given your intended use at 20 - 50 yards, you may want to go for the adjustable parallax of the BSA Sweet 22 scopes (either 2-7x or 3-9x) at about $100. I have one of the 3-9x, and it's perfectly adequate for the task. It is, however, rather bulky.
My 10/22 takedown currently has the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4x you're looking at (which is also great for centerfires); even though the parallax is set at 50 yd, I do not have a problem at 25 yd. Nikon also makes a 2-7x Rimfire (about $150) which will replace the 4x on the 10/22, not so much for extra range, but because stuff appropriate to shoot with .22LR is fairly small. |
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Thanks guys for all the info and suggestions
I decided to use a discount Cabela's gave me for 10% off and their free shipping offer that expired recently and ordered the nikon prostaff 4x32 that was on sale for $89 so i got the scope for 79.99 and free shipping. I also was unsure if it came with mounting rings so I ordered a set of redfield 1" rings this being my first scope ever i was unsure on which rings to order but i figured if they suck I can always use them on something else now all I have to do is figure out how to zero the scope on the rifle...lol |
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4x is too high? I got myself a Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x50AO for my custom 10/22. Great scope for the money. The BDC reticle is good for 10, 15 and 20 yards coming up, 25-60 for a zero, 75, 100, 120, 145 going back down at maximum magnification. It is parallax free down to 10 yards. At $200, it may be too expensive though. |
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Quoted: $54.99 + tax =61.50 $89.00 total so actually $28ish more Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I looked at the Bushnell's at walmart for about $50 and came home to do a little more research when I found the Nikon ProStaff Rimfire 4 x 32 for $89 out the door. and i figured why not get a better scope if its only $25 more but I noticed it was a 4x32 and was concerned that i wouldn't be able to use it under say 20 yards(remember I've never owned or used a scope before so I'm unsure on the magnification issue) I do like the capability of going out to 100 yards but 20-50 would be the average use 89-50=39 $54.99 + tax =61.50 $89.00 total so actually $28ish more |
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whatever you get, make sure it's parallax adjusted to your 50 yrd shooting distance.
the Nikon Prostaff Rimfire is a great scope for your application, I've got a couple, one I use on centerfire rifles when I'm testing handloads on the 50 yd range. It's a good solid scope with very good optics for the price. |