what is the best scope for .22lr

jhcossie

im set between two guns the cz 452 .22lr and cz new 512 semi auto i am viewing the 512 next week and will decide then.but the problem i have is what scope magnification ect.i will be using this for mainly rabbits,and odd fox within range.
can anyone help

bunny shooter

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Simmons-WhiteTail-Classic-3-5-10x40-Rifle-Scope-800053-/400211383689?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item5d2e751589

This is what my brother and I are using for bunnies on our .22lr's and it's a BRILLIANT scope for the money

FISMA

jhcossie,
Bunny shooter's is a good choice for one of the many scopes that are out there worth considering.

The 22 has little recoil, so there will be no problem with losing zero on most new scopes.

Little targets need big magnification. You may want to step it up on the magnification. However, bunny shooter would know more about magnification when it comes to his namesake!;)

Anyhow, I would not spend much on a scope for a 22. I have a Tasco on my 22 and it is fine for paper target work at 50 or 100ya.

The best scope I would put on it would be: Bushnell, Burris, Redfield, or Nikon.

Have you future plans? Like deer hunting or a bigger caliber? Such considerations may make it worth it to buy a some better glass.

So, either
(1) buy a cheap scope, like a Tasco - just make sure she's cheap!
(2) Pay a bit more if you plan to use it on a bigger round: 223, 308, ...

robbie mars

i am using a hawke eclipse 6x24x50 and i find it great for bustin bunnies not too expensive in the reigion of 230 or so i had it on my 22 mag and was great for out to about 250 or so

fathersymes

I have one of these, http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400144693861
amazing scope for the money.

J.R.

bunny shooter wrote: »

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Simmons-WhiteTail-Classic-3-5-10x40-Rifle-Scope-800053-/400211383689?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item5d2e751589

This is what my brother and I are using for bunnies on our .22lr's and it's a BRILLIANT scope for the money

I've the same scope in 6.5 - 20 X 50 ......can't fault it!

Cass

Father bought one of the Hawke Varmint Sf scopes. Its cheap, cheerful, works, has high and low mag, good clarity, and works perfectly on his .22.

They run around €160 new.

cavan shooter

for what its worth I have a nikko stirling 4x 32 AO with mildot recticle on my 10/22 and cant fault it. Now I dont shoot anything smaller than crows and magpies so zoom isnt an issue.

I have a Hawke nite eye on the hornet both are good scopes. I am on the shop about for a nice 3-9 x 40 o2 42. Game fair time me thinks