Basic Scope for 10/22

[Melnic]

when I got my first few 22s I first got a BSA sweet. Then got cheap Simmons. I like the BSA better and the Simmons scopes seemed to lose zero if knocking them too hard. Really had to baby it. Much prefer a decent Nikon if able to go over $100. More $ you spend, the glass is better and less distortions IMO. Its really hard to judge scope quality sometimes, gotta put them through a torture test or see how they respond to the windage and elevation adjustments. Cheap ones can move your elevation when making windage adjustments. I had a cheap simmons I sent back on Amazon cause the retical was canted. I have a new 22 that I put the Simmons 40mm on yesterday so I guess I'll get a remembrance again. If gun shoots well, I'll spend some more $ on better scope.

 

[Mr.Culper]

I have a few Sightmark SX core .22lr scopes on my plinking guns,, I really like em for budget 22 scopes

https://txfactoryoutlet.com/optics/rifle/sightmark-core-sx-4x32-22lr-bdc-rimfire-riflescope.html

 

[oberyn]

Still would like to know if anyone has experience with any Athlon optics.

Only heard bad stuff about Athlon, but if others have different experiences I'd love to hear

 

[jbtaylor1]

Mueller is probably my favorite lower-cost scope. I three of their 8-32x44 scopes that I use on rimfires and light recoiling varmint rifles. It might be a little over your $200 price tag.
https://www.ellettbrothers.com/

 

[Magnumite]

I had an early Simmons 2X pistol scope. It was brutally tough. No complaints after it endured 1500 fps 240 grain JHP handloads and countless more 1400 fps loads. I always wondered who made the original Simmons line. Mine was Japanese made IIRC. Traded it for a Ruger 77 MKII in 30-06. Still gave the rifle.

 

[Pinecone]

Heck, if you can swing $300, you can get a Diamondback Tactical 4-16x from Sport Optics TODAY. Last day of 15% off sale.

Normally $349, now $296.65

I may have to order one. Just because.

 

[Trumpet]

Heck, if you can swing $300, you can get a Diamondback Tactical 4-16x from Sport Optics TODAY. Last day of 15% off sale.

Normally $349, now $296.65

I may have to order one. Just because.

This is a great route to go. I know it may seem illogical, but it's not uncommon to spend a significant amount more for the optic than you paid for the gun.

Especially as I age, I find I have less tolerance for "cheap" optics.