The Redfield 2-7x rimfire is cool. Nikon has a new 3-9x with an AO designed for rimfires. It is intriguing. But, the Leupold would probably be a "top shelf" rimfire setup.
FWIW, I'm about to put a Mueller APV on my incoming 17 HMR.
I like a little higher end power on my rimfires, helps me on smaller targets. Have a 4-16x50 on 17HMR and 4.5-14x40 on 10/22. Plus I enjoy the higher power when punching paper at 100 yds, you can see clearly where they are hitting on black dots when dialed up.
Do you have the CZ bolt or semi? I took a hard look at the semi last week at Whittakers. Wound up getting a Stoeger but might have to go back before long. f you have the semi give a review of it. I'd really like to know how it does with the heavier rounds.
weaver rv7 2.5-7x28. You will love it. This scope has a long following. I had it on a number of guns but finally sold off my last rimfire. Wouldn't even consider another scope for a hunting and plinking rimfire.
For hunting I run a 4x Nikon on my 10/22 and it is plenty for targets and squirrels out to 50, it starts getting tricky around 60-75 for me with the 4x but then again I rarely ever get a shot at a squirrel at 60.
unloaded i am right across the river from both you and 243 lol.
I've got a Hawke SF 4x16 on one, which has a very nice reticule...which is a lot of scope for the money actually....and a Clearidge XP 6-20 on a HMR. The Clearidge blew me away. Way clearer than my Leupy Vari-X III.
Never looked through a Clearidge rimfire scope, but would definitely not be scared to give it a try. They are my new brand of choice.
I like the Leupold rimfire but that fine crosshair is almost too fine. In fading light it is almost impossible to see. For punching paper though man it is nice. It is like surgically accurate. The Weaver rimfire rocks. I have several and they are bulletproof. That said the Leupold VX-R 2-7x28 is high on my list. These other ones the guys have mentioned look nice too. A good rimfire scope can make the rifle for sure.
Originally Posted By: meat hunterOriginally Posted By: TheOpticZoneI would also recommend taking a look at the Clearidge Ultra RM 3-9x32. We are getting great feedback on this scope.
Good looking specs on this scope. It says airgun rated so it has to be tough.
I looked but could not find where these are made. Any idea?