January 26, 2013, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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scope for 22
I know there are numerous ideas on scopes for 22 rimfires
some say a 4x20 is enough. My Marlin came with one and it sucks. I just ordered a Gamo scope online 4-12x40. it's their most expensive scope. Is Gamo reliable? I know the pricier ones garner more love like Leupold, etc. Basically will it be a good scope for me? |
January 27, 2013, 01:38 AM | #2 |
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Up to 12x is probably a little overkill for a .22lr. Eh.. Each their own. With my .22lr Savage MkII I went with a cheaper Simmons 3-9x30. Works great for plinking. It was my first scope as well so I wanted to start out cheaper.
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January 27, 2013, 02:10 AM | #3 |
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Scope selection really depends on what you plan to use the rifle for but the one common theme should be quality and you're not going to buy a decent scope for less than $100. I have Weaver and Nikon 3-9x rimfire scopes on my hunting 22s and 6-24x42 and 24x40 scopes on my target 22s so magnification is all about what you plan to do with the rifle. For hunting and plinking a Weaver RV4 4x28 or RV7 2.5-7x28 is plenty of scope for most people and are well made scopes with very good optical quality that are built to last a lifetime. Quality matters when it comes to scopes and nothing is more frustrating than a cheap scope that shifts zero or breaks when you need it and it is no more economical to buy and replace a cheap scope 2-3 times than it is to buy a good scope once.
Gamo scopes are airgun scopes which is better than it sounds because airguns are hard on scopes and to survive they have to be fairly rugged. On the other hand I haven't looked through one and so can't say how good it is optically, for $65 I'd guess marginal. FYI you'll want to avoid centerfire scopes unless they have some form of parallax adjustment like an adjustable objective (AO) or side focus. Rimfire scopes are set to be parallax free at 50 or 60yds while centerfire scopes are set for 100 or 120yds. Weaver RV9 3-9x32 Rimfire on a custom Ruger 10/22.
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Mueller 4.5-14X44 APV, AO, .25moa turrets and 1" tube, or the APT with mil dot and 30mm tube. You well not find better glass for the price.
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January 27, 2013, 02:41 PM | #5 |
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i kinda figured air gun scopes would be decent. well, if it's not great, i spent $48 on a $96 dollar scope so I can sell it and break even or something.
You lost me on the parallax at 50 yd thing. I'm a newb to scopes |
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As a side note fixed focus rimfire scopes are usually set to be in focus from roughly 25yds on.
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January 29, 2013, 02:13 PM | #7 |
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ooh good info thanks
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You've already ordered the scope and now you ask about it? Try it and the let US know how it is.
But here lies the problem. You wrote of 4x scopes cause your Marlin came with one? Was it a good one? A bad one? How did you decide? What scope is it? etc Etc. Not all scopes are created equal and sounds like you could you use a lot more info than just that about the scope you already ordered. For the record, I've never seen a Marlin .22lr that needed more than a good ol' 4x. |
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the scope that came with it is alright. i can group under an inch at 50 yds but i can't see the middle of the target at 100, i have to imagine it, which i don't like.
Plus as with any scope that comes with a low end gun, it's not fabulous. True i don't need more than 4x, but I like to see as far as possible to make the most accurate shots. And yes it was an impulse buy that's why I'm asking after buying it lol. |
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well i got it today. It's a huge beast compared to the puny 4x20 i have. I can't seem for the life of me to make the crosshairs more clear. Until I take it to the range and try things out, I won't know how this handles.
on another note, the parallax is stated at 30 yds for what its worth |
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On most scopes there is a ring at the rear of the scope for focusing the crosshairs. It's not for focusing the target just the crosshairs.
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February 7, 2013, 03:50 PM | #13 |
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yeah it looks like there is one. it's solid. I'll try some tools when i get home
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There may be a lock ring.
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yup that's exactly what it is. but its tight as hell, almost looks glued. I'll try a monkeywrench and towel and see how it goes.
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well i got the lockring loose. no matter whether i adjust the front piece forward or back, the crosshairs are still fuzzy. I'm doing this with my contacts on too
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For a 22LR, if you're not a serious target shooter, a Simmons, Tasco, or Bushnell 3x9x40 or 50 will work fine. I like 50mm 'cause it provides more light with the less expensive optics.
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Try focusing the reticle without your contacts. I've found that I can't get a clear focus on any of my scope reticles when I'm wearing my glasses, so I basically focus and shoot with plain ole safety glasses. YMMV.
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I usually recommend referring to this guide. I'd add the Simmons 22 Mag to the list of 2-star scopes and in my opinion Barska, BSA, NcStar, and the other $50 specials would rank at 1 star.
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February 10, 2013, 09:47 AM | #20 |
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Mueller apv one of the best for 22.
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seems like that simmons prohunter is a good deal for that 2 plus ranking. I'm not putting a pricey one on my marlin 60! It actually shoots fine with the stock 4x20. But i just want to be able to zoom in a bit. Then when I upgrade to a big game rifle, like a .308, I can swap out the scope to that and keep the 4x20 on my 22.
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I topped my Marlin 795 with a Simmons 3-9x32 fixed objective and couldn't be happier. About $35 from CTD. I did get the Leapers mount from Optics Planet, as I've heard many have had "scope walk" issues due to uneven dovetails.
Zero'd in within 10 shots and holds quite well. Best money I spent. |
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These are two of mine, the upper (still a work in progress) has an old discontinued 6-24x40 ProHunter for now and the lower is my newest benchrest 10/22 and it has a Weaver V24 6-24x42.
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so the mount just provides for another surface to attach the scope to?
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i see all the valid points here about "get what you pay for". Seeing as this is my 22 or target practice and maybe varmint hunting if i ever go hunting, AND the fact that my Marlin 60 was like $170, I ain't spending big bucks on a nice scope (thinking 3-5 star). I think I'll go for a simmons 22 mag based on it's features, warranty, and chuckhawks review. I like the European quick focus ring (no more lockrings!)
Could I do better? sure. I have the confidence in my shooting that I don't need top of the line for this 22. as for this GAMO, guess i'm returning it to ebay! |
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