Bushnell TrophyI have the $89 3-9x40 on an 8mm M48A Mauser and it has held up perfectly.
They have a $39, 3-9x32 version for .22 rimfires (shipping included). I would definitely try it out for that price, and based on the one I have. Here is a pic from the site.
Bushnell 3-9x32 Multi-X Reticle .22 rimfire rifle scope with FREE UPS
Bushnell .22 Rimfire Scopes are designed specifically for .22 rimfire rifles. Features 50-yard parallax setting. Includes rings, fully coated optics for low-light shooting and easy-grip power change ring. One-piece 1" tube is waterproof and fogproof. 1/4 M.O.A. windage and elevation adjustments.
Features:
Multi-X® Reticle
Fully Coated Optics
Includes Free Rings
50-yd Parallax Setting
Specifications:
FINISH Matte
POWER X OBJECTIVE LENS @100yds 3-9x32
FIELD OF VIEW ft@100yds 40/13.3@3x / 13/4.3@9x
WEIGHT (oz/g) 11.2/318
LENGTH (in/mm) 11.75/298
EYE RELIEF (in/mm) 3.0/76
EXIT PUPIL (mm) 10.6-3.6
CLICK VALUE in@100yds/mm@100m .25/7
ADJUSTMENT RANGE in@100yds/m@100m 40/1.1
MNTNG. LENGTH (in/mm) 5.8/146