Scope Suggestions

[Shadowman69]

I just got a Ruger 10/22 target rifle and I'm thinking about a Bushnell Banner 4-12x scope.

Anyone else have this rifle, and if you do, what scope did you choose and why?

Thanks!

[jgcoastie]

Mine had a cheap Center Point 4-12x42mm mil-dot on it when I used it as my dedicated target .22lr. My Browning Buckmark Target Rifle has since taken over that role and the 10/22 now wears a BSA red-dot.

[slowr1der]

I'd skip the Bushnell Banner. Imo I'd go with a Simmons of that price range before a Banner. However, you'd be much better off to go with a Burris Fullfield II or Vortex Diamondback. Even a Nikon Prostaff would be a better choice than the Banner. Not as good as the other two mentioned, but better than the Banner.

[taylorce1]

Really doesn't matter what scope you use just make sure it has parallax adjustment either an adjustable objective or side focus. Unless you buy a rimfire scope the rifle scopes witout parallax adjustment usually have it set a 100 yards which is longer range than most people target shoot with a .22lr.

You might take a look at some of the dedicated .22lr scopes like the BSA Sweet series. I have no experience with their rimfire scopes but I did have a BSA 6-24x40AO last 16 years on my .223 before I dropped it and broke the scope. I think Cabela's markets a similar rimfire scope as well.

[Shadowman69]

I plan on using this gun at 50 and 100 yards for target competition.

[SigfanP220]

Funny you ask - I just dropped a Banner 4-12x on my Target 10-22 this summer. The scope tracks poorly. It was mounted on a 22-250 before and the adjustmest were a bit crude. One click may be 1/4moa or 1moa, it seems to change. It does hold a zero well and is somewhat clear for a cheap scope.

[wingman]

I have a Mueller 4-14x44 APV on my 10/22 glass is very clear and tracking is excellent, $114.