What?s your favorite scope on a rimfire rifle?

[Jiva]

Once again I?m looking at scopes and was wondering what folks here prefer for punching holes in paper.

[wagon]

Depends on shooting distance.   I like my Leupold VX2 6-18x AO for up to 50yds.  Some may prefer to go up to 24x or even more to shoot for accuracy.

I also have two 12x that I also like them a lot:   Diamondback 4-12x AO, and weaver Grand Slam 3-12x SF.   


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[Blackwatch]

I put BKL 1 inch rings (medium, 11mm dovetail) with a Leupold VX 1 2-7 x33 scope on my CZ 455's...ample clearance for the bolt.

[DeltaPapa]

I'm very satisfied with the Weaver Classic V-series in 4-16 x 42, fine cross hair dot.
The view is so very bright compared to my rimfire Leupold hunting scope.

[M1A4ME]

I use whichever scope I have on the center fire rifle that the .22 is the sub-caliber trainer for.

I want things to be as similar as possible.

Maybe I wasted money putting a scope calibrate (BDC) for 7.62X39 on the SIG 522 but it operates the same as the SIG 556R and that was the idea.  Consistency between the two rifles.

I don't really have a sub caliber rifle for the AR's since I use a .22 conversion kit, so that means I use the same optic whether .22 rim fire or .223 ammo is used.

[jameslovesjammie]

Nikon Prostaff Target EFR.  It's designed for Rimfires and has an adjustable objective from 10 yards to infinity.

[bman940]

I do like Nikon's PROSTAFF Target EFR a lot but I think one of my new favorites is Nikon's P-Tactical Rimfire 2-7x32 MOA reticle scope. Unlike the Target EFR it has a fixed parallax but being able to dial in my longrange shots will be a lot of fun. I haven't seen them in my local Big box store yet but the should be arriving any time. Sub $180 too.

[Jiva]

Just realize that more isn't always better.   Too much magnification is worse than not enough in my humble opinion.

I think this is an extremely valid point. After trying out friends? rifles with high magnification I?ve found that my ?normally acceptable wobble? can get out of control pretty quickly. Granted, I shoot 3 position with a lot off hand and perhaps it?s not as big an issue from the bench but definitely factors into my choice of scope.

Thanks for weighing in on this.

[60DRB]

To piggy-back on this relevant question,

I'll soon be getting a 455 in .17 HMR (maybe the American combo) and was wondering what would be a good (single/shared) scope for .17 HMR and .22 LR. I haven't bought a scope for a rim-fire in over 30 years. I should say I am much of a traditionalist and not interested in illuminated or "busy" reticles.

Thanks, Greg

[Phlyers13]

I have vortex crossfire 6-18 on my 455. Perfect for target shooting at 50 but gets pretty yellow at 100. I?ve been considering stepping up to the weaver T-36.  For hunting it?s hard to go wrong with any 3-9.

[Wiley Coyote]

This is "just me" but the three guns I hunt and plink with all wear (the now out of production) Leupold VX-II 3-9x33mm Rimfire EFR A/O models with the Fine Duplex Reticle. The two I use strictly on the bench both have Leupold VX-3 6.5-20x40mm A/O, (Varmint Hunter's Reticle). The 452 G/F is wearing a 1995 version of these same optics.

And you are right Sir about too much magnification. More isn't always better.

[Jiva]

This is "just me" but the three guns I hunt and plink with all wear (the now out of production) Leupold VX-II 3-9x33mm Rimfire EFR A/O models with the Fine Duplex Reticle. The two I use strictly on the bench both have Leupold VX-3 6.5-20x40mm A/O, (Varmint Hunter's Reticle). The 452 G/F is wearing a 1995 version of these same optics.

And you are right Sir about too much magnification. More isn't always better.

I have been lusting over the 3-9x33 EFR for several months, there's a new version, the vx freedom, that would be perfect for my needs. So far that and the V16 are my top two choices.

BTW, Wiley, a little birdie told me you'll be needing a new scope sometime soon, yes?  Looking forward to hearing (seeing) more on that.

[M1A4ME]

Headshots on squirrels isn't terribly uncommon.

When we got our .22's (as kids) we were not congratulated for putting a hole anywhere in a squirrel/rabbit except the head.  Hunting was for meat and no one in my family ate squirrel brains, so the head was the preferred (should I say, expected) aiming spot.

[Wiley Coyote]

Several guys over on Rimfire Central have bought the VX Freedoms and I haven't heard or seen anything bad about them. Most are impressed with the clarity of the optics. Optics Planet right now has a good deal going on them. Not sure if this is the right one, but you can start here https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vx-freedom-3-9x33-riflescope.html


"BTW, Wiley, a little birdie told me you'll be needing a new scope sometime soon, yes?"

Hate to rain on your parade, but I have one of the VX II models setting just waiting for the new rifle to come in.

[Jiva]

Several guys over on Rimfire Central have bought the VX Freedoms and I haven't heard or seen anything bad about them. Most are impressed with the clarity of the optics. Optics Planet right now has a good deal going on them. Not sure if this is the right one, but you can start here https://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-vx-freedom-3-9x33-riflescope.html


"BTW, Wiley, a little birdie told me you'll be needing a new scope sometime soon, yes?"

Hate to rain on your parade, but I have one of the VX II models setting just waiting for the new rifle to come in.

Not at all, just a nod to your new baby on the way