Suggestions: Scope for 10/22

[smb]

I'm interested in getting a scope for my new ruger 10/22. I'd like to spend less than $70. I'll mainly be using it for squirrel hunting and plinking. Thanks in advance

 

[Simon6101]

Simmons

I like the Simmons 22Mag 3x9 with AO I buy a scope, rings and mount from a company called SWFA for about $85 to my door

 

[smb]

I've heard good things about that model from others. Have you ordered one recently? I've heard that the recent models aren't the same quality as older ones.

 

[mtk469]

Natchezz has some millett scopes on sale that seem like a pretty good deal?
Millett Buck Gold Riflescope 6x40 Matte Finish Duplex Reticle
Just a thoughts. Don't know much about them but maybe someone will chime in.
Matt

 

[Simon6101]

last 6 months

I have ordered 2 in the last 6 months both silver and blue. Everytime I find another 10/22 I order one. I am behind though I need 2 more now.

 

[slacker]

A little above your initial budget, but it is a GREAT scope.

Mueller Scopes, THE APV 4.5X14 40MM BLACK & SILVER

Mueller APV is great. I have one in silver on my 10/22. If you are ever around the west side and want to try it out let me know. I live right near Marion County Fish and Game.

 

[Scutter01]

on the Mueller APV. Several of us have them on our 10/22's. It's a great scope for the money.

 

[smb]

I see that the Simmons 3-9 from SWFA come with free rings....do I need any additional hardware to mount this scope to my 10/22?

 

[slacker]

you will need a weaver style rail on top of your 10/22

something like this
Amazon.com: Weaver Tact Multi Slot Base-10/22: Sports & Outdoors

 

[Simon6101]

rings

The rings that actually come with the scope are for the 3/8 rail. If you have a factory scope mount you will not need anything else. If you do not have a factory mount you will need a set of weaver rings.

 

[Performance Police Gear]

i have a bushnell 4-9x32 rimfire on my 10/22 and its around 40-50 dollars and we have shot a lot of squirrels and things with it and ive been really impressed

 

[DRob]

Scope base

I see that the Simmons 3-9 from SWFA come with free rings....do I need any additional hardware to mount this scope to my 10/22?

If you need a factory 10/22 base, I have a slew of them. You can have one.

 

[smb]

I'm not quite sure what scope mounts my gun has. It came with a BSA holographic red-dot (which is terrible, hence why I'm replacing it). I think that it is a weaver multi slot base as it has two sets of ridges. What does the factory scope mount look like...any way to tell what I have definitively.

thanks

 

[slacker]

The weaver style scope base has "notches" that allow you to remove the optic and remount it in the exact same place. Weaver is also quite a bit wider than the factory scope base.

Here are a few pics I just took

 

[Simon6101]

standard

The standard mount that comes with a 10/22 is about 7/8 inch wide for weaver rings and then the length of it there will be another set of grooves cut 3/8 inch wide for regular .22 rings. In the pictures that Slacker posted the top mount will handle weaver or .22 rings

 

[Scutter01]

FTR: I think the 10/22's are shipping with weaver bases now.

 

[smb]

Thanks for all the help..looks like I definitely have the Weaver base. Now I just got to order a scope and get plinking

 

[Scutter01]

Please also see these two threads:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...tion/18233-suggestions_scope_for_10_22_a.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/long_guns/9376-ruger_10_22_range_report.html

 

[Lock n Load]

Personally I prefer a fixed 4X on my 10/22s.... I have both Bushnell and Somons scopes on them. They are cheaper but they perform fine on a .22lr.

The weaver rails do provide a better and more stable plateform than the smaller Ruger rail (old style?), and the weaver also allows you to use standard rings vs the smaller .22 rings (mounting base widths).

 

[smb]

Just ordered the 3-9x Simmons 22 mag with AO from SWFA. Actually it is only $70 delivered! Thanks for the help.