recommend an inexpensive .22 scope

Post by **kokopelli** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:47 pm

can anyone recommend a sub $40 scope for a .22 bolt action rifle?

Post by **WLJ** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:48 pm

Lost me at sub $40

Post by **Niceguy** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:24 pm

I think the Bushnell 3x9's are about that and I have one on my 10/22 and it is fine.

Post by **etownguy** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 3:48 pm

Iron sights?

I came in to recommend the Nikon prostaff rimfire then saw $40

Post by **Toddinlou** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 4:00 pm

I bought one for my 22 at Walmart for about that

Post by **kokopelli** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 5:29 pm

cool- I found an NcStar armored 3-9x40 for $30 bucks on clearance. I know they're not sniper tactical gear quality, but should do 'minute of squirrel'.

Post by **325MOUTguru** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:18 pm

I have a BSA "Sweet 22" on my 22.
Can't say it's great as I am still trying out ammo but it holds zero against the massive recoil.

Post by **KYgundude** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:21 pm

I have a $19.99 BSA from Orion Arms on my 10/22 and it's been flawless.

Post by **KYGlassman** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 6:40 pm

kokopelli wrote:cool- I found an NcStar armored 3-9x40 for $30 bucks on clearance. I know they're not sniper tactical gear quality, but should do 'minute of squirrel'.

Where did you find that?

Post by **justang1997** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:01 pm

325MOUTguru wrote:I have a BSA "Sweet 22" on my 22.
Can't say it's great as I am still trying out ammo but it holds zero against the massive recoil.

I had one of these. paid $120. It was 4-16x40 or something like that and had the target turrets. The turrets kept slipping and the allen screws in them kept loosening so I got a $40 centerpoint from walmart.

Post by **325MOUTguru** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:09 pm

You paid what?!!!!

I'm pretty sure mine was about $30.

Post by **justang1997** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:12 pm

yep thats what i paid ... lol it was probably retail. There are many different sweet .22 models lol

Post by **justang1997** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:14 pm

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Post by **kokopelli** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:39 pm

KYGlassman wrote:
kokopelli wrote:cool- I found an NcStar armored 3-9x40 for $30 bucks on clearance. I know they're not sniper tactical gear quality, but should do 'minute of squirrel'.
Where did you find that?

here:

http://www.wayfair.com/NcSTAR-Rubber-Ta ... S1064.html

the place is like an online TJMaxx or Big Lots- they get discontinued/overrun models of stuff. I found the same scope at a couple other stores for ~ $50.

-let me know if you order anything from there, I'll give you my email address for a 'reference' and get another 10% off..

Post by **jmeister** » Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:01 pm

justang1997 wrote:

I bought that model from Natchezss over 2yrs ago for $50, been holding up fine.

Post by **justang1997** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:11 am

Maybe I had a bad one. I bought mine in 2007.

Post by **Dead-OnSniperService** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:53 am

I love my bsa sweet 22....40 bucks on amazon

Post by **Bama** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:44 pm

I'm gonna revive this thread instead of creating a new one. I am above the $40 range and looking at a scope for my soon to be aquired 22 rifle. Here is what I am thinking of so far....
Barska 3-9x32 plinker-22 30/30 reticle
Barska 2.5-10x42 varmint adjustable objective 1" Tube Mil Dot Reticle
Busnell 3-9x32 .22 multi-x reticle
Millett 3-9x40 buck silver medium duplex reticle

Use will be target practice and squirrels. Range will be anywhere from 25-100 yards. Honestly this will be my first scope that I buy and would like a decent one.
Opinions needed please.

Post by **jmeister** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:27 pm

How far above $40 are you?

Post by **Geno** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:50 pm

For 22 rimfire BSA sweet 22 will fill the bill.

Post by **Bama** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:10 pm

jmeister wrote:How far above $40 are you?

Below $100

Hey! I'm down like a rodeo clown, Jack!

Post by **JustShootIt** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 6:37 pm

I got a couple Barska's on my 22s and like them...

Both mine have the turrets and mil-dot, which was my reason for getting them....

Barska might not be first choice for centerfire, but nice option for rimfire.....well within your budget

Post by **jmeister** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:05 pm

Natchezss.com has a lot to select from in that price range. Check out the Simmons Pro Hunter series also

Post by **Bama** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 8:53 pm

JSI, thanks for the feedback. Just gotta decide what I want.

Jmeister, thats is where I looked and found those 4.

Post by **Bama** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:20 pm

Any opinions on the Simmons 22 MAG 3-9x32 scope?

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