Recommend me a .22LR scope

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Ajtozzi

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Hi everyone!!

I just picked up a Magnum Research MLR-1722 which is a .22LR semi automatic rifle based on the 10/22.

I'm looking for an inexpensive scope. I shoot 95% of the time indoors at 25 yards. The other 5% is outdoor at 100 yards. I'm not a hunter and I only shoot paper targets. Can anyone suggest a specific scope that's around $100? Thanks!!!!!
 
I use a $3.00 fixed 4 power yard sale scope. It has been on my 10/22 for, at least, fifteen years and serves me well. I don't care to use those tiny scopes designed for 22s. This is a regular rifle scope.
 
I've got a couple of BSA 4 power scopes on some of my old and mostly worn out 22's, and they have held up well. Less than $30, if I remember correctly. On the 'good' 22's, I have old Leupold 2-7's. If I had to buy a new scope for the 22, I think I'd get the Nikon variable for 22's with the BDC dots for 75 and 100 yards. It's more than you have allocated, but might be worth the extra money.
 
I have a sweet .22. They work great if you have the correct ammo, but you must go though a trial and error process to find that ammo. If you can't find ammo that matches your gun/scope combo with the present shortages you can sight it just like a normal scope until you get a chance.

Boomer
 
Boomer,
Thanks for the heads up. I will be ordering this fairly shortly. Wohoo! At any rate, what ammo Brand did you find that worked the best with this scope? The site states; "50 to 175 yards Bullet drop precisely calculated to compensate for the elliptic drop of a 36, 38 & 40 grain .22 bullet" Do I need to get more specific than that?

David
 
Scopes...

Vortex Crossfire 2-7x32 - $120

http://www.opticsplanet.com/vortex-crossfire-ii-2-7x32-rifle-scope.html

Weaver Rimfire Classic 4x28 - $120

http://www.opticsplanet.com/weaver-rifle-scopes-rimfire-849430.html

Nikon P-22 2-7x32 - $150

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-p-22-2-7x32mm-rifle-scope.html

I have the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 on my Mauser and I couldn't be happier with the quality for the price. Clear glass, nice reticle, excellent eye relief (mine cost $140) plus it has an unlimited lifetime warranty!!

Let us know what you decide on! Shoot Safe!!
 
I have a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40mm scope on my Remington 597. It is clear, bright and I think it is perfect for my 22lr Remmy.
 
It has all three bullet weights marked on the turret. Every guns different. My 10/22 with at 17 in. Tactical solutions bull barrel likes cci 36g mini mags. My stock 18.5 in. barreled 10/22 likes cci 40g mini mags. I also have bulk fed 36g and remi 36g golden bullets that are "close".

Edit... I thought I'd add. If you find the right ammo you should be able to hit a spinner every time that's a hair larger than the groups your gun shoots.
 
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Great optics on the Nikon scopes, can't go wrong. If you can't find a scope at a yard sale for $10 this weekend, go buy the Nikon Prostaff.
 
I've got 3 BSA .22 Sweet (2-7x32, 3-9x40, 6-18x44). All of them work great and all 3 combined was less than 200 on Natchezss.com
 
I got a 4-16x40 center point one of my friends bought me from Walmart. I can shoot as close as I want to, or zoom it in at 400 yards (not like I could hit a thing, it is minute of aircraft carrier at that range) beautiful scope for paper punching, and the occasional prarie dog hunt, and at $60 or so pretty cheap too
 
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