Who makes the best rimfire scope $200 or less?

[gamedic]

For the last couple of months I have gotten into shooting .22 rifles. I have been shooting my old Belgium made Browning SA22. It does not have a scope and I have no plans to put a scope on it. I am currently looking for a Ruger 1022 to pour all my spare change into. I will put a scope on it. Who do you guys recommend for a good scope?

 

[don5]

I have Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3x9x40 with the bdc reticles on 2 of my 1522s. I have a Nikon P22 2x7 x32 on another 1522. All were mounted on Nikon rings due to the AR platform stock. I like the prostaff scopes better. I like the 3x9x40 for my eyes. These scope cost $149. The reticle allows for shots fron 50 yards to 150 yards. They are super clear. Now if you really need the high magnification on a rimfire, I suggest a Tasco varmit scope with Mil-dot reticle in a 6-24x42. I have this scope on a 17hmr. I saw this scope on sale somewhere for $59. I don't remember where though. I hope this helps.

 

[4Js]

I'd look at a one inch tube Vortex, Nikon, or Bushnell. I'd also spend every bit of that 200.00 on it.

 

[kozmic]

The Nikon Rimfire is a lot of scope for $150. That puts you right around 200 bucks with rings out the door.

 

[pownal55]

Leupold 2x7 for 219.00 worth the extra money.

 

[427mach1]

Another vote for Leupold, got one, love it. My second choice would be a Nikon.

 

[Dashriprock]

I have both Leupold and Nikon. Leupold wins for the rimfire, I prefer a fixed 4x.

 

[Rule3]

Leupold, Nikon, Weaver (classics), Sightron

Don't narrow the search to rimfire, look under all center fire also. 3-9 is plenty.

 

[jaykellogg]

Under $200 I don't believe you can get a Leupold. I have a Nikon on my Savage and it is crystal clear. I would go with a Nikon and good steel rings.

 

[chief38]

I'm a Leupold man, but for under $200 bucks the Nikon Prostaff is the best bang for the buck as the fellas have said^^^^^^^^^^^.

 

[Rule3]

Burris is good also as well as Redfield which is under the Leopold umbrella.
Stay with any of the listed names and you will be good for a rimfire.

Redfield has the same no BS warranty. That alone is worth it to me. It's forever no matter what.

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[wbraswell]

Kind of depends on what you're going to do with it. If you're just going to punch paper, from a bench, then get as much magnification as you can. If you are going to carry it in the field, then you want a simpler, more rugged scope.