Scope on a 22/45

BoogieMan · January 19, 2013, 07:51 AM

I am awaiting the arrival of my permits to buy a 460xvr which will be a scoped hunting rig. In the mean time I want to mount a scope on my 22/45 to get used to shooting optics in a handgun. Anyone suggest a inexpensive 2x or 4x small scope. I dont want anything to clumsy on the small pistol. I havent been able to find any cheaper ones that look like they would work. Cheaper in this case is under $100 with rings.

sgms · January 19, 2013, 10:00 AM

The NcSTAR pistol scopes are the only ones I know of in that price range. They are not greatest but also not bad, it's optics and you really do get what you pay for.

**Aguila Blanca** · January 19, 2013, 10:41 AM

Check CDNN, Natchez Shooters Supply, and The Sportsmans Guide.

Be aware that you probably need rimfire rings made for a 3/8" dovetail. I believe all of those sources sell affordable scopes designed specifically for rimfires, that include the correct rings for a 3/8" dovetailed receiver.

OkieCruffler · January 19, 2013, 10:06 PM

I've had really good luck with the NcStars on small bore pistols and even some large bore Contenders (30-30AI, 444 Marlin) but the rings that come with them are total trash. Still if you replace the rings with decent rings you'll still be under a C note.

SVO · January 20, 2013, 11:19 PM

Never mind....Better to not stir the pot.

OkieCruffler · January 20, 2013, 11:47 PM

Seems like a pretty simple pot, can't imagine that much turbulance to be casused.

damienph · January 21, 2013, 01:39 PM

In that price range you should be able to buy a 2X Simmons or a 2X Barska. If you look around, there are usually pretty good deals on used scopes for about what you want to spend or just a little more. I have seen Burris and Leupold (M8) 2X and 4X pistol scopes sell for $150 and less.

Also you should be able to find used Pentax, Bushnell and Nikon scopes priced between $100 and $150. In my opinion you would be a lot better off to buy a better used scope than a new lesser quality scope.

OkieCruffler · January 21, 2013, 03:25 PM

I've been burned buying used scopes more often than any other item. Still there's deals to be had. Leupy and Burris are both pretty good at repairing old scopes. I love the old Japanese tasco glass as well as the weaver and even the red field stuff. I've got a drawer full of glass now just looking for pistols

BoogieMan · January 21, 2013, 08:42 PM

22/45 has a rail in the box and in this case its only a 22 so I dont think holding center should be an issue. I will probably get a cheepy like a barska or a ncstar. When my 460XVR comes in I am thinking Leopold FX-II or VX-III. I hear that 460 has a habbit of trashing scopes.

Colokeb · January 21, 2013, 09:00 PM

I had good results with an old German 1.3 power Bushnell. It came with rings.

Maybe the are still out there on GB or Ebay.

January 19, 2013, 07:51 AM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Scope on a 22/45 I am awaiting the arrival of my permits to buy a 460xvr which will be a scoped hunting rig. In the mean time I want to mount a scope on my 22/45 to get used to shooting optics in a handgun. Anyone suggest a inexpensive 2x or 4x small scope. I dont want anything to clumsy on the small pistol. I havent been able to find any cheaper ones that look like they would work. Cheaper in this case is under $100 with rings. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

January 19, 2013, 10:06 PM	#4
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	I've had really good luck with the NcStars on small bore pistols and even some large bore Contenders (30-30AI, 444 Marlin) but the rings that come with them are total trash. Still if you replace the rings with decent rings you'll still be under a C note. __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

January 20, 2013, 11:47 PM	#6
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	Seems like a pretty simple pot, can't imagine that much turbulance to be casused. __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

January 21, 2013, 01:39 PM	#7
damienph Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 319	2X handgun scopes In that price range you should be able to buy a 2X Simmons or a 2X Barska. If you look around, there are usually pretty good deals on used scopes for about what you want to spend or just a little more. I have seen Burris and Leupold (M8) 2X and 4X pistol scopes sell for $150 and less. Also you should be able to find used Pentax, Bushnell and Nikon scopes priced between $100 and $150. In my opinion you would be a lot better off to buy a better used scope than a new lesser quality scope.

January 21, 2013, 03:25 PM	#8
OkieCruffler Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2001 Location: Denison Texas on the banks of Texhoma Posts: 1,556	I've been burned buying used scopes more often than any other item. Still there's deals to be had. Leupy and Burris are both pretty good at repairing old scopes. I love the old Japanese tasco glass as well as the weaver and even the red field stuff. I've got a drawer full of glass now just looking for pistols __________________ John A. Monroe, Never Forgive, Never Forget, Blood Pays Blood

January 19, 2013, 10:00 AM	#2
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 1,021	The NcSTAR pistol scopes are the only ones I know of in that price range. They are not greatest but also not bad, it's optics and you really do get what you pay for.

January 19, 2013, 10:41 AM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,458	Check CDNN, Natchez Shooters Supply, and The Sportsmans Guide. Be aware that you probably need rimfire rings made for a 3/8" dovetail. I believe all of those sources sell affordable scopes designed specifically for rimfires, that include the correct rings for a 3/8" dovetailed receiver.

January 20, 2013, 11:19 PM	#5
SVO Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2009 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 728	Never mind....Better to not stir the pot.

January 21, 2013, 08:42 PM	#9
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	22/45 has a rail in the box and in this case its only a 22 so I dont think holding center should be an issue. I will probably get a cheepy like a barska or a ncstar. When my 460XVR comes in I am thinking Leopold FX-II or VX-III. I hear that 460 has a habbit of trashing scopes. __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

January 21, 2013, 09:00 PM	#10
Colokeb Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Location: west Posts: 86	I had good results with an old German 1.3 power Bushnell. It came with rings. Maybe the are still out there on GB or Ebay.

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