Rimfire scopes?

[Snowwolfe]

I killed 100's of squirrels when we lived in TN and my favorite scope on a rimfire rifle was a Weaver 4x16. The 16X really helps when the range is pushing 100 yards.

 

[Kyguy]

I'll second the Burris Droptine. The rimfire version is better for under 70 yds I guess since it's parallax is set at 50 yds, but I just run the centerfire version on mine.

 

[GuyMontag42]

Not a fan of fixed power. Yes you get very good at one thing, but that one thing is not very good at all specific things.

I like 2-7 if hunting with a 22lr rifle. Anymore power and I feel I’d need a bigger caliber to utilize the scope power.

 

[Lawnboi]

Swfa 10x. If you shoot a rifle enough you wont be hindered by 10x fixed.

It’s got parralax and can dial for longer shots.

 

[Seak_angler]

SWFA 10x is pure money on a rim fire haha

 

[atmat]

I run a SWFA 6x on mine, and I think it’s just about perfect.

I do wish it was a little lighter and smaller profile for a 22LR.

But I’m also borderline abusive to it so it’s nice that it holds up.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

SWFA scopes are cool, I’m really just talking about shooting squirrels and porcupines from
Like 30 feet away with this particular rifle though.

 

[huntsman22]

30 whole feet? why bother with a scope at all? Why even bother with a rifle?

 

[Quandary]

SWFA 10x on my Bergara B-14R. It's fantastic!

 

[sbaker0029]

SWFA scopes are cool, I’m really just talking about shooting squirrels and porcupines from
Like 30 feet away with this particular rifle though.

For something that close, have you thought about a 3x or 5x prism from primary arms?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

For something that close, have you thought about a 3x or 5x prism from primary arms?

I’ll check those out, thanks!

 

[Rainyday]

I’ll check those out, thanks!

Thinhorn what did you end up going with? I’m also looking for a good rimfire scope. I want a lightweight fixed 4x but no one seems to make that anymore

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Thinhorn what did you end up going with? I’m also looking for a good rimfire scope. I want a lightweight fixed 4x but no one seems to make that anymore

I ended up just getting another tract 22 scope. The one I had on my other rifle has been working great so I just snagged another. It’s a good upgrade from that cheap vortex crossfire.

 

[mulveymo]

Get a used Leupold mark 3 3-9x40. Can find em for around 300 if you look around. The 30mm tube on a .22 is a game changer.

 

[Rainyday]

Get a used Leupold mark 3 3-9x40. Can find em for around 300 if you look around. The 30mm tube on a .22 is a game changer.

You like the 30 mm tube for more light?

 

[mulveymo]

You like the 30 mm tube for more light?

Yeah, more light, faster target acquisition, and really good eye relief. I can just kinda stick my head vaguely behind the scope and I'll be able to find crosshairs quickly, which I really appreciate hunting small game.

 

[TXraiderTK]

i too run a fixed 6 leupold on a 22 mag. quick and clear when something jumps out. i was patient/lucky and found a vx1 3x9x40 i have on my 17, i like having just a tad more magnification with the 17. can dial it in to see the little holes on paper

 

[rarmitage915]

Ive been looking into getting the Tract rimfire when I decide to pick up a cz457. Glad to hear you think its a good upgrade for the crossfire. I have one of those on my 10/22 and its ok, but I dont love it. I have a Leupold vx-freedom rimfire on my Winchester 9422 that is pretty decent. Now seeing the couple recommendations for the Mueller APV, I may try it for the money.

 

[Mike Islander]

Another SWFA 6X here. Since I have them on my larger rifles, I use the opportunity of squirrel hunting to hone quick, close acquisition skills and scope familiarity. Dial distance and hold wind. Works great! $300 price tag and virtually indestructible is icing on the cake.



I ran a 4X with German post for years. It was a bit faster acquisition and probably perfect at our close range coastal forests. But this setup helps my skills on all rifles.

 

[CO_MTN_GUY]

I have the Athlon Neos with the 22 rimfire reticle. I like it except the cross hairs are a bit thick. I also put a Leupold VX Freedom Rimfire on a custom 10/22 my wife built me and its one of the nicest 22 scopes I have ever used. Bright, crisp, good reticle and super light weight