Scope for .22WMR rifle?

[johnrj48]

I have used Shepherd Scopes on my other rifles and would like a nice scope for my Savage .22WMR bolt action. What I like is $800. but the gun only cost less than $300. and that pricey of a scope for a 300. dollar gun is hard for me to buy. Leupold, Nikon, Shepherd and typically what I like. Any recommendations for a quality scope for this .22WMR caliber? Thank you

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[G1GRANDEUR]

depends on what is rifle setup for, shooting off hand or with bipod.

I shoot off hand most of the time, so I ended up with:

Leupold VX Freedom 1.5 - 4 x20 for Ruger 10/22

Leupold Fx1 4x28 for CZ 455 Lux .22lr

Glass is very clear for lower end scopes and I am happy with it.

 

[Spitpatch]

IF you can find one, a discontinued Leupold 3x-9x Compact (later called Ultralight) with Adjustable Objective is what I have on my custom Contender .22 WMR.

The AO or any parallax adjustment feature is I believe essential for the WMR, as this cartridge may regularly be employed at ranges from 25-150 yards.

If you DO find one, and don't want it, PM me!

 

[deadeye]

Nikon Pro staff non BDC is what I use.

 

[bbbass]

Bushnell or Tasco

 

[Kruel J]

I ran a Bushnell on my last 22 mag. I can't remember the model, but it wasn't one of those cheapies found in a blister package at wally world.

 

[Twodogs]

Hawke makes a good one with range marks out to 200 yrds, I've got a Vortex on mine but I had the scope laying around when I bought the rifle.

 

[Slagiatt]

IF you can find one, a discontinued Leupold 3x-9x Compact (later called Ultralight) with Adjustable Objective is what I have on my custom Contender .22 WMR.

The AO or any parallax adjustment feature is I believe essential for the WMR, as this cartridge may regularly be employed at ranges from 25-150 yards.

If you DO find one, and don't want it, PM me!

Theres a current production 3-9 leupold vx freedom with AO. I have one on my .22wmr.

Leupold VX-Freedom EFR Rifle Scope 1 Tube 3-9x 33mm Fine Duplex

With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class optics and unbeatable accuracy. It’s also everything you expect from a Leupold: designed, machined, and...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[Daves Guns]

lots of options. What is your intended goal for the rifle?

 

[Spitpatch]

Theres a current production 3-9 leupold vx freedom with AO. I have one on my .22wmr.

Leupold VX-Freedom EFR Rifle Scope 1 Tube 3-9x 33mm Fine Duplex

With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class optics and unbeatable accuracy. It’s also everything you expect from a Leupold: designed, machined, and...

www.midwayusa.com

Blocky. Sharp. Shampoo bottle for an eyepiece....jus' ain't the same smooth and graceful best scope Leupold ever made for light rifles.

 

[po18guy]

Good pre-Beretta Burris.

 

[johnrj48]

thanks for all the suggestions.... I'm an off-hand shooter - no plans for real purpose at this time... getting older faster than I am getting out to shoot.... appreciate the input

 

[FortRock]

Big fan of Hawke. Might want to at least look them over. I really like the reticle and multi-color illumination.

 

[Hemlock]

Wait until the gun shows open back up. You can find lots of good used scopes at reasonable prices. I have an old Weaver K4 with fine cross hairs on my Marlin 22 mag. I use it for black birds and starlings out to 100 yards.