Scope for bolt action .22LR for around $100

M1ke10191 · April 21, 2013, 05:21 PM

I have a new Marlin XT-22 that I want to put a scope on. Any ideas for around $100?

I wanted to ask here first to narrow down my search a bit.

wnycollector · April 21, 2013, 06:26 PM

I'm the happy owner of four Mueller 4.5-14x40 APV's on my 22's. They are usually ~$125 and the glass is spectacular for the price. If you do some searching over at Rimfire Central you will see the APV has a huge following over there.

big al hunter · April 21, 2013, 07:48 PM

For that price I would say vortexoptics.com the crossfire line is good. For a few bucks more the diamonds line is better. Also check out the warranty. I was told "if you run it over with your truck, they will honor he warranty". Though I don't plan on using mine as traction devices. Love my Vortex optics.

They can be found for less than msrp on the website. Shop around.

Kimber84 · April 21, 2013, 07:55 PM

I can attest to vortexs warranty. Dumped my binos out of a treestand while bowhunting and bent the whole frame.

Sent them back on a Monday and received them back and fixed on Friday. Great service.

BumbleBug · April 21, 2013, 08:33 PM

Not sure what kind of power range your looking for but this was posted in TFL yesterday:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522981

Just FYI...

M1ke10191 · April 21, 2013, 10:55 PM

I started browsing Midwayusa since I had a $30 credit. Adding on Redfield's $40 rebate for buying a Revenge scope, I splurged on a $160 3-9x42.

Probably overkill for the .22 but I figure I can always put it on the AR as well.

jdscholer · April 21, 2013, 11:51 PM

I started slapping Bushnell Banner 3x9's on rifles that I acquired, because our local Bi-Mart always has them for $79.95. They started out to be a "just until I can afford something better" kind of deal. Thing is, I've got them on about six different rifles from .22's up to .308, and never have a problem with any of them. I've got pretty comfy with them, and can't bear the thought of spending a fortune on high end scopes. jd

dgludwig · April 23, 2013, 06:13 PM

A Nikon ProStaff, made for .22 rimfires, is well-made, has a life-time warranty and can be had for around a hundred bucks. I have one and can attest to its optical quality and sound build. Great scope for the money.

Striker1 · April 23, 2013, 08:18 PM

Quote:

A Nikon ProStaff, made for .22 rimfires, is well-made, has a life-time warranty and can be had for around a hundred bucks. I have one and can attest to its optical quality and sound build. Great scope for the money.

Agree...I have a 4X32 on my 10/22...works great!

SC4006 · April 23, 2013, 08:41 PM

I have a Centerpoint 3x9x32 mil dot scope on my Marlin 25N, it is very sturdy, and the sight picture is very clear. I can also shoot sub moa groups with it at 75 yards... all for $55.

mitranoc · April 23, 2013, 08:43 PM

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rc · April 24, 2013, 09:47 PM

The prostaff line is very good. If you get a shotgun model, parallax will be pretty good as is. There are some nice 2-7 compact scops with black or camo finish that will complement your marlin well.

JimmyR · April 24, 2013, 10:57 PM

I splurged on a NIkon Prostaff 2-7x for my Savage Mk II. I use it mostly for plinking, and it does eveything I need it to. I can't complain about it at all.

doceaux · April 25, 2013, 05:53 AM

Weaver RV7 2x-7X or Leupold M-8 4x used about that price point.

JD0x0 · April 25, 2013, 12:19 PM

I got a Shooter's Edge PR 3-9x for $80. I use it on my center fire bolt action. Very nice optics for the money.

shurshot · April 28, 2013, 04:38 PM

I have a Nikon Pro-staff fixed 4X on my Marlin bolt action .22 LR. It's a super combination!

g.willikers · April 28, 2013, 04:49 PM

All the different recommendations kind of proves a point.
That optics have improved greatly and it probably doesn't matter, all that much, which brand is chosen.
Ain't life great?

Huffmanite · April 28, 2013, 08:48 PM

LOL, took my Marlin XT22 to range today. Have a 6-24x44 BSA Majestic DX side focus on it that works quite well for me. Reticle is thicker than I'd like to have, but do OK with it. Last time I checked, Grafs and Sons has it onsale for around $90.......4-16 version of it around $80. The 6-24x44 sells for around $140 elsewhere. Own three of them and other two are on centerfire rifles.

FiveInADime · May 2, 2013, 02:29 AM

I have a Mueller APV on my Marlin 25n and it works wonderfully for informal targets. The best feature is the adjustable objective which will focus very closely. If you are going to shoot targets/groups with your .22 then get an AO scope. If it's for squirrel hunting, you could get the excellent Nikon 4X rimfire scope, or you could save a bunch of money and get the great/cheap Simmons .22Mag 4X or 3-9X. Whatever you do dont get a centerfire scope without an adjustable objective or side focus. They are set parallax free at 100-150 yards and will be blurry for close range.

April 21, 2013, 05:21 PM	#1
M1ke10191 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2012 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 122	Scope for bolt action .22LR for around $100 I have a new Marlin XT-22 that I want to put a scope on. Any ideas for around $100? I wanted to ask here first to narrow down my search a bit.

April 21, 2013, 07:48 PM	#3
big al hunter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,558	For that price I would say vortexoptics.com the crossfire line is good. For a few bucks more the diamonds line is better. Also check out the warranty. I was told "if you run it over with your truck, they will honor he warranty". Though I don't plan on using mine as traction devices. Love my Vortex optics. They can be found for less than msrp on the website. Shop around. __________________ You can't fix stupid....however ignorance can be cured through education!

April 21, 2013, 07:55 PM	#4
Kimber84 Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2013 Location: US Posts: 455	Scope for bolt action .22LR for around $100 I can attest to vortexs warranty. Dumped my binos out of a treestand while bowhunting and bent the whole frame. Sent them back on a Monday and received them back and fixed on Friday. Great service.

April 21, 2013, 10:55 PM	#6
M1ke10191 Senior Member Join Date: May 25, 2012 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 122	Scope for bolt action .22LR for around $100 I started browsing Midwayusa since I had a $30 credit. Adding on Redfield's $40 rebate for buying a Revenge scope, I splurged on a $160 3-9x42. Probably overkill for the .22 but I figure I can always put it on the AR as well.

April 21, 2013, 11:51 PM	#7
jdscholer Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 1,197	I started slapping Bushnell Banner 3x9's on rifles that I acquired, because our local Bi-Mart always has them for $79.95. They started out to be a "just until I can afford something better" kind of deal. Thing is, I've got them on about six different rifles from .22's up to .308, and never have a problem with any of them. I've got pretty comfy with them, and can't bear the thought of spending a fortune on high end scopes. jd __________________ "We're all dummies, just in different ways." Old Okie Philosopher

April 21, 2013, 06:26 PM	#2
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	I'm the happy owner of four Mueller 4.5-14x40 APV's on my 22's. They are usually ~$125 and the glass is spectacular for the price. If you do some searching over at Rimfire Central you will see the APV has a huge following over there.

April 21, 2013, 08:33 PM	#5
BumbleBug Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2013 Location: Near Heart of Texas Posts: 870	Not sure what kind of power range your looking for but this was posted in TFL yesterday: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=522981 Just FYI...

April 23, 2013, 06:13 PM	#8
dgludwig Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2005 Location: North central Ohio Posts: 7,486	A Nikon ProStaff, made for .22 rimfires, is well-made, has a life-time warranty and can be had for around a hundred bucks. I have one and can attest to its optical quality and sound build. Great scope for the money. __________________ ONLY AN ARMED PEOPLE CAN BE TRULY FREE ; ONLY AN UNARMED PEOPLE CAN EVER BE ENSLAVED ...Aristotle NRA Benefactor Life Member

April 23, 2013, 08:41 PM	#10
SC4006 Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 525	I have a Centerpoint 3x9x32 mil dot scope on my Marlin 25N, it is very sturdy, and the sight picture is very clear. I can also shoot sub moa groups with it at 75 yards... all for $55. __________________ I don't always go to the range, but when I do, I prefer dosAKs. They say 5 out of 4 people are bad at math.

April 23, 2013, 08:43 PM	#11
mitranoc Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2011 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 337	PM sent __________________ "The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good" George Washington

April 24, 2013, 09:47 PM	#12
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,765	Nikon The prostaff line is very good. If you get a shotgun model, parallax will be pretty good as is. There are some nice 2-7 compact scops with black or camo finish that will complement your marlin well.

April 24, 2013, 10:57 PM	#13
JimmyR Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2012 Posts: 1,273	I splurged on a NIkon Prostaff 2-7x for my Savage Mk II. I use it mostly for plinking, and it does eveything I need it to. I can't complain about it at all.

April 25, 2013, 05:53 AM	#14
doceaux Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 124	scope Weaver RV7 2x-7X or Leupold M-8 4x used about that price point.

April 25, 2013, 12:19 PM	#15
JD0x0 Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2013 Posts: 1,037	I got a Shooter's Edge PR 3-9x for $80. I use it on my center fire bolt action. Very nice optics for the money.

April 28, 2013, 04:38 PM	#16
shurshot Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2006 Posts: 1,819	I have a Nikon Pro-staff fixed 4X on my Marlin bolt action .22 LR. It's a super combination!

April 28, 2013, 04:49 PM	#17
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	All the different recommendations kind of proves a point. That optics have improved greatly and it probably doesn't matter, all that much, which brand is chosen. Ain't life great? __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

April 28, 2013, 08:48 PM	#18
Huffmanite Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2006 Location: Northeast of Houston, Tx Posts: 393	LOL, took my Marlin XT22 to range today. Have a 6-24x44 BSA Majestic DX side focus on it that works quite well for me. Reticle is thicker than I'd like to have, but do OK with it. Last time I checked, Grafs and Sons has it onsale for around $90.......4-16 version of it around $80. The 6-24x44 sells for around $140 elsewhere. Own three of them and other two are on centerfire rifles.

May 2, 2013, 02:29 AM	#19
FiveInADime Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2012 Posts: 607	I have a Mueller APV on my Marlin 25n and it works wonderfully for informal targets. The best feature is the adjustable objective which will focus very closely. If you are going to shoot targets/groups with your .22 then get an AO scope. If it's for squirrel hunting, you could get the excellent Nikon 4X rimfire scope, or you could save a bunch of money and get the great/cheap Simmons .22Mag 4X or 3-9X. Whatever you do dont get a centerfire scope without an adjustable objective or side focus. They are set parallax free at 100-150 yards and will be blurry for close range.