Ruger 10/22 Scope Recommendation

Uncle Fester

I finally got to shoot the Ruger 10/22 that I bought last year when Cabelas offered me a great deal. While it handled great, the sights (plane Jane wood carbine) were a problem for me. My eyes just aren't what they were. I decided a scope would make it more fun to shoot. I plan on using the rifle for inexpensive practice and plinking. I am not planning on pimping this gun out- just want a fun gun.

Can someone recommend a good low cost scope to me?

timc

I have a Busnell on mine, inexpensive and works well. I can't really see spending a lot on a rimfire scope. Mainly what I do is just use a take off scope from something else that I put better optics on which is how all 3 of my rimfire rifles got their scopes.

Gene L

Bushnell has a .22 scope that seems to be a good scope, and priced right. Whatever you get, make sure you have an adjustable objective for close in shots. I like a fixed 4X scope on .22s but you can't find them any more at a decent price.

Weatherby

Gene L wrote: »

Bushnell has a .22 scope that seems to be a good scope, and priced right. Whatever you get, make sure you have an adjustable objective for close in shots. I like a fixed 4X scope on .22s but you can't find them any more at a decent price.

I do as well....I have an old weaver fine crosshair one on one of my .22's and really like the combo

You could check some of your LGS and see if they have any older fixed power scopes for sale.
You can usually pick them up very reasonably priced

JKP

Weaver has served me well on rim fires.

Uncle Fester

cpj wrote: »

Define: low cost.

I am more of a pistol guy than a rifleman. I only bought the Ruger because Cabelas had a great deal on them. With cheap ammo and the ability to use it on "short" ranges, I figured it would be a fun gun to have and shoot.

I don't know enough about the 10/22 to know if there is a good, low cost option or if there are only bad, cheap options (I love the cheap sushi ad on TV). If I need to save up to get acceptable optics, I will. But, I don't want to save up to get the best available either.

In car terms: I want Honda - not a Mercedes or a Pinto.

rallykid

A lot of decent reviews on some of the low end scopes like the Simmons 22 Mag and the BSA sweet 22. Personally I was looking for a budget scope and as much of a bashing as they take and personal issues people have had with the owner of the company I ended up with a Mueller APV 4.5-14 x40 on one of my rimfires. The glass was a lot clearer than most of the low end scopes and the guys at rimfire central love them. Are they a high end scope? No. Are hey going to compare to a $400+ scope? No. However it was had locally for $89. It is definitely better than anything else in that price range and gives the best bang for the buck. Even at the $130 they are going for online they are worth it as long as you are not expecting $800 in features for $130. For the majority of people they work just fine. I am buying 2 more for upcoming rimfire projects I am planning so obviously it is good enough for my application.

It may be a bit more scope than you are looking for but don't discount the brand. Here it is on my Savage.

Bigslug

Weaver RV7 2.5-7x28mm. Run you about $150

Uncle Fester

The guy a Cabelas tried to convince me their store brand was a good option using the base that came with the rifle.

I am thinking that a Nikon might be worth saving up for.

bellcat

When I had 10-22, I had a Bushnell and it worked quite well.

I now have a Savage .22, and it's topped with a Burris 3x9 rimfire that I really like.

Bellcat

bruchi

You could get a Nikon 2-7X32.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Black-Riflescope-Nikoplex/dp/B004MYBKLS

Uncle Fester

bruchi wrote: »

You could get a Nikon 2-7X32.

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Black-Riflescope-Nikoplex/dp/B004MYBKLS

I have been trying to figure out the difference between Nikon's Porstaff and their P models like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-P-223-3x32-Matte-Carbine/dp/B006Z07JTE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1359751768&sr=1-3&keywords=nikon+scope+rimfire

With sales, it looks like I can get a pretty nice Nikon for under $150 but not under $100.

Razorbacker

I like midway and some of the rest but when jerm posted a link to Natchez shooters supplies some time ago, I tried them and it's been a good experience. Here's a link to their .22 scope offers. I swear I think they must have some special deal with Burris, seems like they often have a rebate offer on Burris scopes. Lat one I bought had a $50 rebate which I recently received. Anyway, here's the link:

https://www.natchezss.com/accountInfo.cfm#q%3D.22%2520rifle%2520scopes

Jermanator

Sightron has a 3-9x SI scope on sale at Midway for $99. If not, there are some refurbished Nikon 2-7x p-22's at Natchez for $110. It really depends on what you want. What you have to watch on a rimfire scope is the parallax. Most of the regular rifle scopes are set for 100 yards. The rimfire scopes are set at 50.

Midway's Sightron...
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/147249/sightron-si-rimfire-rifle-scope-3-9x-32mm-fine-crosshair-reticle-matte
Natchez's Nikon...
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=NK8498BR&src=exrbSrch

Uncle Fester

New Plan: sell the Ruger to finance the wife's new news. Thought my daycare bills were about over.

Jermanator

Uncle Fester wrote: »

New Plan: sell the Ruger to finance the wife's new news. Thought my daycare bills were about over.

You know what? If you are financing those, you are doing something wrong. They don't cost anything to make (maybe dinner and a few drinks), but will put you in the poorhouse later on. Uh... Congratulations. Do you got any new guns for the new addition? May I suggest a 10/22.

What kind of scope are you going to get for it?

Jermanator

Uncle Fester wrote: »

...the wife's new news.

Shouldn't you be posting that in the "Unintended Discharge" thread?

JLDickmon

Jermanator wrote: »

Shouldn't you be posting that in the "Unintended Discharge" thread?

:rotflmao:


congratulations (??) Uncle Fester

Uncle Fester

Jermanator wrote: »

Shouldn't you be posting that in the "Unintended Discharge" thread?

It was definitely intended. We just had an unexpected bout of accuracy.

bruchi

Uncle Fester wrote: »

I have been trying to figure out the difference between Nikon's Porstaff and their P models like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-P-223-3x32-Matte-Carbine/dp/B006Z07JTE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1359751768&sr=1-3&keywords=nikon+scope+rimfire

With sales, it looks like I can get a pretty nice Nikon for under $150 but not under $100.

The scope on the link here is designed for the ballistics of most 55 grain 223 rounds, it is sort of a dedicated AR scope.

I got some time ago with some luck and perseverance a plain jane new Nikon 2-7X for $89 and shipping but that was some time ago.

snake284-1

cpj wrote: »

Im REALLY digging my fixed 4X. Its a Nikkon rimfire scope.

cpj, what would one like that cost?

snake284-1

Uncle Fester wrote: »

I have been trying to figure out the difference between Nikon's Porstaff and their P models like this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-P-223-3x32-Matte-Carbine/dp/B006Z07JTE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1359751768&sr=1-3&keywords=nikon+scope+rimfire

With sales, it looks like I can get a pretty nice Nikon for under $150 but not under $100.

With the rimfire scopes the Parallax is set at 50 yards. With the regular Nikon I think it's set at either 100 or 150. For a rimfire unless you're shooting for real tight groups I doubt you'd know the difference. I have a 3-9x40 Simmons Whitetail scope on my 10-22 and it's ok. However, I think the reason it doesn't shoot MOA is because of the Parallax.

snake284-1

Jermanator wrote: »

Shouldn't you be posting that in the "Unintended Discharge" thread?

:rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

snake284-1

cpj wrote: »

I have the older version of this one.
Not sure if is the best price, it was just the first thing googled retrieved...
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rimfire-Riflescope-Nikoplex/dp/B004MYBLXK

Yeah I went to the sight and I liked the regular Rimfire version of the 3-9x40 because these eyes of mine aren't getting any better. Better still the P-22 2-7x32, but it's a little more expensive. Wish my eyes were 30 years younger. 4x used to be perfect for me.

jbp-ohio

cpj wrote: »

I have the older version of this one.
Not sure if is the best price, it was just the first thing googled retrieved...
http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rimfire-Riflescope-Nikoplex/dp/B004MYBLXK

That's only $5 more than I paid for one at WalMart...... oh..... 4-5 years ago?

jbp-ohio

I recently picked up a Leupold VX-I 2-7x on sale. It is now on my custom 10/22. Great scope, nice fine crosshair. Extremely clear

Uncle Fester

snake284-1 wrote: »

With the rimfire scopes the Parallax is set at 50 yards. With the regular Nikon I think it's set at either 100 or 150. For a rimfire unless you're shooting for real tight groups I doubt you'd know the difference. I have a 3-9x40 Simmons Whitetail scope on my 10-22 and it's ok. However, I think the reason it doesn't shoot MOA is because of the Parallax.

Thanks. I accidentally picked the AR scope. I meant the difference between their P Series scopes and their Prostaff lines. The prices seem to overlap for some of the rimfire models.

U T

I just bought 2 new scopes for my .22's, for a 10-22 and win 52. I was going squirrel hunting a couple of weeks ago, and went to grab the 10-22, and no scope, so I reached for the Winchester, and again, no scope! I had forgotten that I had taken them both off, and put on different guns. I ended up getting a Bushnell Banner Dusk & Dawn 4x12x40 for $129.00 at Gander Mountain, and a Nikon Buckmasters 4.5 x 14 x 40 Side Focus for $259 on sale at Cabela's. Both have adjustable objectives, which I feel is best for .22 scopes. They both seem nice, although haven't shot with either yet, and this is my first side focus scope, and I think I'm really going to like that feature.

shootbrownelk

UT...where did you get that stock on the 10/22, and how much was it?

U T

I bought the gun new with the stock from Ruger many years ago. I don't know if they sell the stock separately, or still make it, but I've only seen 2 others like it. I saw one in a gun store about 3 weeks ago. If you can't find just the stock, I can get you the info. on the one at the gun store.

snake284

U T wrote: »

I bought the gun new with the stock from Ruger many years ago. I don't know if they sell the stock separately, or still make it, but I've only seen 2 others like it. I saw one in a gun store about 3 weeks ago. If you can't find just the stock, I can get you the info. on the one at the gun store.

Also, if you just want a nice laminant stock for it, I bought a couple of Boyds Classics. One is in pepper laminant. Here's some pics:




The rifle is a Yugo Mauser that I had sporterized but left the Milsurp 8x57 barrel on. This is fast becoming my favorite go to rifle, well it along with my .270. But it's just so classical looking and so handy. And it shoots very good for having a 65 year old barrel in a military chambering. Anyway, I think this pepper laminant is really classy looking.

BTW, as you may have noticed, It is wearing two different scopes in the pics. The first was the silver Leupold Vari X II 3-9x40 I put on it when I picked it up from the Gun Smith. Later I bought this black Vortex Diamond Back 4-12x40 and put it on it. I put the Vari X II on my Ruger 77 that I'm having rebarreled to 9.3x62.