Engieman
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If you are looking for a good Rimfire scope, look to the brands/dealers that cater to the Air gun crowd. You'll see some brands that often don't show up in 'mainstream' scope selections. These models/makes will typically have adjustable objectives, and are built to be tough. Spring powered air guns are hard on scopes, thus these are designed (with warranty) to withstand the abuse.
I am a huge fan of the Bushnell Elite series. Affordable, top quality, made in Japan, great design features and their clarity/light gathering ability can compete with very high-end brands. I have a 3200 Elite 4X-12X w/ adj. 40mm obj. on my .22 bolt Anschutz. Outstanding set-up. One consideration (legitimate) for many buyers is that the scope be proportional to the smaller framed .22's. Understandable, but you are giving up light gathering qualities and the enhanced 'picture quality' a larger lens will provide. I'm a practical guy and the eye's are aging, I'm after performance. As one poster above mentioned, the Leupold reticles are too small (definition/width) - I agree. The Bushnell's are outstanding in this regard, and a 40mm scope will not look out of place on a .22.
Get yourself good rings as well. The Benchrest crowd - known for their obsession for accuracy, will recommend Burris Signature Zee rings. They have a polymer insert that self-aligns, thus no lapping of the rings required; and have the benefit of not marring the scope finish About $50 bucks, and get a Warne 25lb. Torque wrench - 20 bucks - so all the fittings are in harmony. Twenty-five pounds is most manufacturer's recommended fit for scope mounts and rings; this wrench is built specifically for this purpose.
Bushnell has Elite 3200's, 4200's, and a new tactical line. They progress in that order in price. You can find used one's in your price range on the sales sections of Airguns Classified's and Yellow Forum. Over the years I have had scopes from Redfield, Leupold, Weaver....and I've sold them all off in favor of the 3200/4200 series. Crystal clear, bright image. Good luck, have fun!
I am a huge fan of the Bushnell Elite series. Affordable, top quality, made in Japan, great design features and their clarity/light gathering ability can compete with very high-end brands. I have a 3200 Elite 4X-12X w/ adj. 40mm obj. on my .22 bolt Anschutz. Outstanding set-up. One consideration (legitimate) for many buyers is that the scope be proportional to the smaller framed .22's. Understandable, but you are giving up light gathering qualities and the enhanced 'picture quality' a larger lens will provide. I'm a practical guy and the eye's are aging, I'm after performance. As one poster above mentioned, the Leupold reticles are too small (definition/width) - I agree. The Bushnell's are outstanding in this regard, and a 40mm scope will not look out of place on a .22.
Get yourself good rings as well. The Benchrest crowd - known for their obsession for accuracy, will recommend Burris Signature Zee rings. They have a polymer insert that self-aligns, thus no lapping of the rings required; and have the benefit of not marring the scope finish About $50 bucks, and get a Warne 25lb. Torque wrench - 20 bucks - so all the fittings are in harmony. Twenty-five pounds is most manufacturer's recommended fit for scope mounts and rings; this wrench is built specifically for this purpose.
Bushnell has Elite 3200's, 4200's, and a new tactical line. They progress in that order in price. You can find used one's in your price range on the sales sections of Airguns Classified's and Yellow Forum. Over the years I have had scopes from Redfield, Leupold, Weaver....and I've sold them all off in favor of the 3200/4200 series. Crystal clear, bright image. Good luck, have fun!
