Rescoping a 10/22

Tatsumi67 · October 21, 2008, 11:46 AM

I recently bought a Weaver Rail Adaptor for my 10/22, and the current scope that came with the gun has become unsatisfactory. It seems hard to focus on the crosshairs without ridiculous amounts of focusing the lens and I feel like I might as well replace the scope for the new adaptor

Not to mention the scope has been way out of zero for a long time, and my range really isnt big enough to go prone.

Any suggestions? keep it under $150

fisherman66 · October 21, 2008, 11:49 AM

I've been happy with a recent Bushnell Banner I purchased.

**Brian Pfleuger** · October 21, 2008, 12:00 PM

Mueller or Bushnell Banner or Leupold

You should be able to get a low power Leupold for under $200, if not $150

22-rimfire · October 21, 2008, 12:16 PM

I guess the choice depends on how you are going to use the rifle. I like a 2-7x or fixed 4x for general shooting. Bushnell Banners are okay. I have been buying Weaver rimfire scopes for the last couple of years, but they all exceed $150 except for the 4x. For target and if you want something more powerful, the Mueller APV 4.5-14x is one that I like.

sholling · October 21, 2008, 12:19 PM

You didn't say what you want the scope for. Hunting/plinking? Informal target shooting? Matches? For hunting/plinking I'd recommend two, maybe three:

Natchez has the discontinued $240 Weaver Classic 4x32 shotgun scope on clearance for $80. This is a really good quality scope, and parallax set for 50yds making it an ideal rimfire scope. It's also small enough to look good on a 10/22. You may have to call to get that price.
Weaver's 2.5-7x28 RV7 Classic Rimfire. Excellent quality fully multi-coated optics for $120. A real bargain!
The budget buster is the Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32 w/AO for $190.

For 50yd target shooting you may want a bit more magnification. Mueller's 4.5-14x40 APV is well regarded in the rimfire community as the best bang for the buck (magnification/dollar), just don't expect Weaver quality.

October 21, 2008, 11:46 AM	#1
Tatsumi67 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Posts: 575	Rescoping a 10/22 I recently bought a Weaver Rail Adaptor for my 10/22, and the current scope that came with the gun has become unsatisfactory. It seems hard to focus on the crosshairs without ridiculous amounts of focusing the lens and I feel like I might as well replace the scope for the new adaptor Not to mention the scope has been way out of zero for a long time, and my range really isnt big enough to go prone. Any suggestions? keep it under $150 __________________ "Do what you can, what you want, what you must,feel the hunger inside, just don't lose your trust" - KMFDM, Trust. NRA Member,Minnesota State Safety Certified, Eagle Scout Currently schemeing on an AR-15 build.

October 21, 2008, 11:49 AM	#2
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: Rhome, TX Posts: 4,630	I've been happy with a recent Bushnell Banner I purchased. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

October 21, 2008, 12:00 PM	#3
Brian Pfleuger Staff Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Central, Southern NY, USA Posts: 14,447	Mueller or Bushnell Banner or Leupold You should be able to get a low power Leupold for under $200, if not $150 __________________ Still happily answering to the call-sign Peetza. --- You do not HAVE a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body. -C.S. Lewis He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to gain what he can not lose. -Jim Eliott, paraphrasing Philip Henry. Last edited by Brian Pfleuger; October 21, 2008 at 12:19 PM. Reason: additional ideas

October 21, 2008, 12:19 PM	#5
sholling Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Hemet (middle of nowhere) California Posts: 4,251	You didn't say what you want the scope for. Hunting/plinking? Informal target shooting? Matches? For hunting/plinking I'd recommend two, maybe three: Natchez has the discontinued $240 Weaver Classic 4x32 shotgun scope on clearance for $80. This is a really good quality scope, and parallax set for 50yds making it an ideal rimfire scope. It's also small enough to look good on a 10/22. You may have to call to get that price. Weaver's 2.5-7x28 RV7 Classic Rimfire. Excellent quality fully multi-coated optics for $120. A real bargain! The budget buster is the Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32 w/AO for $190. For 50yd target shooting you may want a bit more magnification. Mueller's 4.5-14x40 APV is well regarded in the rimfire community as the best bang for the buck (magnification/dollar), just don't expect Weaver quality. __________________ Proud Life Member: National Rifle Association, California Rifle & Pistol Association, and the Second Amendment Foundation. Annual Member: Revolutionary War Veterans Association (Project Appleseed) and the Madison Society. Last edited by sholling; October 21, 2008 at 03:47 PM.

October 21, 2008, 12:16 PM	#4
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,318	I guess the choice depends on how you are going to use the rifle. I like a 2-7x or fixed 4x for general shooting. Bushnell Banners are okay. I have been buying Weaver rimfire scopes for the last couple of years, but they all exceed $150 except for the 4x. For target and if you want something more powerful, the Mueller APV 4.5-14x is one that I like.