Scope selection

[bakeman]

Hey everyone. I just bought myself a Ruger 77/22 all weather, with the long heavy barrel. I plan on this gun being a paper puncher, so i need to select a good scope. I have done some looking around, and i cant decide what i want to do. I would really like to stay in the range of below $200. And i i really want something in the 4x16 range. If the quality of scope for the price was really good, i would consider doing 4x12. any advice?

Thanks in advance!

 

[SSGSAD]

AA Optics, right here !!!!!

 

[Balmo130]

I got the BSA Sweet .22 for $40 that retails around $179.99 on Amazon. I like it so far

 

[bakeman]

the vortex scopes look nice.....any other makes? what about other peoples experience with vortex?

 

[LarryC]

I purchased the Vortex Crossfire 2 and mounted it on my LR-308. I haven't broken the barrel in completely yet. The barrel break in specifies shooting 25 rounds - cleaning after every shot. Then cleaning after every 10 shot until a total of 100 rounds. Finished the first 25 rounds yesterday. I have kind of zeroed the scope, obviously can't do it properly until I send groups down range. But so far I really like the scope, it is clear, carrying it in a heated area, back out to 20 deg. worked great. Like the cross-hairs (deadhold BDC type) and adjustment features. I have used Bushnell, Leopold, and other moderate priced scopes. Think the Vortex compares very well to a scope priced much higher. It still remains pretty sharp even at 18X. Mine is a 6 X 18 X 44, will probably buy more Vortex scopes when refitting some other rifles.

 

[bcannon]

I have found that for the most part every scope I've had bought for @ $200 and under were the same quality of scope - 4-5 is where qualities start improving - mounts are a key factor - get good mounts and a $40 scope will work for paper punchn - i have the same above mentioned BSA Sweet 3-9x40 on a 10/22 and it works great - paid $60 for it at Dicks - its setting on a set of Burris Extreme rings and haven't had any issues with it keeping zeroed - Vortex does make quality merch - my daughter has a 3-9x40 Vortex on her Marlin bolt 22lr and hasnt had any issues - hers is stting on Blackhawk 6ms rings - theres @ $70 diference in cost between the BSA and the Vortex and i cant tell any difference in preformance -for 300 bet you could find a descent Leupold 3-9 on eBay - Just make sure your rings are good and they stay tight to gun and i bet any scope between $100 & $200 would work - jmho

 

[MtnBiker6510]

Leupold VX2 EFR 3-9x40 gets my vote for a wonderful all-rounder. If you are looking for a bench type high power scope the Mueller 8-32 Target or Weaver T series fixed power is great for the money and if money is no concern the Leupold fixed power target scopes would go on mine.

Edit: none of the above are under $200 but the Nikon Prostaff EFR 3-9 with adjustable objective is and what I have on mine.

 

[Skywired]

AA Optics, right here !!!!!

AMEN to that! Alan will fix you right up.

 

[Skywired]

the vortex scopes look nice.....any other makes? what about other peoples experience with vortex?

Vortex IS nice...and reasonably priced...at least with Alan. Ask him about their warranty. I have three.

 

[buford t justice]

A weaver v16 is a good 4x16 scope ,probably a little more than $200

 

[Leo]

Lots of great scopes out there. I just bought a Nikon "Prostaff" 3-9 X 40. I am pretty pleased with it. It was about $190. Noticably better than the Bushnell that came with the rifle.

 

[42769vette]

Im at shot show so ill keep this very breif. The idea that all scopes under 200 dollars are the same quality is absolutly crazy. 1 instance would be

BSA Warranty
Sport and Recreational Optics and Rifle Scopes | BSA Optics

Vortex warranty
Vortex Optics - VIP Warranty

Wich one appears to be the least hassle to you?

Another diffrence is somthing callled tracking. Everyone takes for granted that a scope tracks. But in real life Less than 1/2 of the scopes on the market are made with enough precision to track.

Depending on the ranges you intend to shoot I have 2 options for you.

Price is 189
Vortex Optics - Crossfire II 4-12x40 AO Dead-Hold BDC

Price is 169
Vortex Optics - Crossfire II 4-12x44 Dead-Hold BDC

Fell free to shoot me a email at alan@aaoptics.com, or a pm here on INGO if you have more questions. Typically I always respond within 8 hours, but for the next few days It may take me a little longer.

 

[hANNAbONE]

...Nikon 4.5X14 BuckMaster mil-dot for $250-ish...

just got mine.