WHAT SCOPE TO GET!

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Bozzer52

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Hey I have a list of some scopes i was wondering about. I was hopping not to spend too much on a scope Here it is. feel free to make other suggestions.
SIMMONS 3-9*40 blazer model NIKON prostaff 3-9*40 Bushnell banner Dusk&dawn 3-9*40
Thanks
Boz
 
The blazer is a low end simmons, the Nikon is the best of those three, the bushnell in the middle somewhere...Keep in mind that you're looking at a rimfire caliber in the 22mag, that said, you should be looking at a scope with either an adjustable objective(AO), or you're going to have a difference in Point of aim and point of impact at ranges other than 100 yards due to parallax. Most big game scopes have preset parallax at 100 or 150 yds, rimfire scopes are set at 50yds. An AO scope can be set at any range depending on the scopes spec, usually a minimum of 50 yds, some way less. AO scopes are heavier, but allow you to shoot more precisely at all ranges. hth
 
ok so are you saying I should be looking for a .22 mag scope? Would you recommed any of the nikon? I dont know anything about scopes u see i'm a bowhunter.
Thanks for your help
Boz
 
Three months ago I bought a new Cooper MVT 223 and promply installed a Nikon Monarch 6.5-20x44 w/ fch. Rifle just would not settle down. Would group and then group would move. I was pretty sick. Could not seem to find the problem. Then I got thinking scope. I put on an old Weaver I have and things started to look better. Enough better that I went out and bought a new Leupold 6-24 and wow. That Cooper with the same loads, etc. is now consistently grouping sub 1/2 minute. Moral...be careful of the Nikons. I'm sending mine back.
 
Originally posted by Bozzer52:
[qb]ok so are you saying I should be looking for a .22 mag scope? Would you recommed any of the nikon? I dont know anything about scopes u see i'm a bowhunter.
Thanks for your help
Boz[/qb]
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I'd spend as much money as you can possibly afford on a scope with an adjustable objective(AO) if you want the best accuracy. Give us a price range and we'll give you some ideas on what's a good deal for you.
 
I would choose the Leupold brand in scopes! I been there and done just that and Leupold gives you what you pay for, quality and reliability as well, enough said on that matter.

Power wise I like the 4 x 12 for general varmint and predator work, it gives you the best of both worlds. In the heat of the warm spring and summer days, you will be lucky to view anything above a 12 power after a couple of shots. Those heat waves play heck with one's eyes after that tune.
 
I had the same problem as ClaimBuster with a Bushnell on a .22 years ago. Man was it frustrating! I mounted up another scope in the same rings and all went as it should.
 
I know that you did'nt list this kind of scope but I would'nt recomend any that you have listed. I would go with a Leuplod 4-12 var x 2 matt finish. The price wont kill you and you will get a great scope too for the money. Good Luck
 
I honestly think that over the years the Banner has been the sleeper in the Bushnell line. It's very moderately priced, not plagued with the problems of most Chinese made scopes. I have two in 6x18 that have served me well in varmint rifles for quite some time. You could easily do a lot worse. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal
 
Cal, I absolutley agree with you. I have a Bushnell Banner 1.5-4.5 x 32 on my Mini-14 and love it to death. I gets good lighting at low lighting conditions (and that is with a 32mm!) and the things holds one hec of a zero. I can only imaging the light gathering ability the 50mm obj banners get. I know a guy that just bought three brand new leos and has had nothing but problems with them. Sent them back to the factory and has waited quite some time now to get them back. Was so upset that he actually got to speak with one of the head dudes from leo. After spending $1000, wouldn't you be? The guy on the phone actually admitted to him that they were having problems with alot of there newer scopes. Anyways, this guy takes a look at my Banner and is completely impressed with what he sees. He ended up going out and buying one (I think 3x9x40), put it on his remington 710 30-06 and has no regrets. I know the older leos are awesome scopes, but from what I have seen this guy and a few others go through, I think leos have gone down in Q/A. I am sticking with Bushnell. Just my 2 cents. I don't know what ever happened to that guys Leoo scopes that he sent in.
 
Over four decades of active shooting I have faced the same dilemma on many occasions. I have bought scores of scopes and have had to deal with the frustration of warranty repairs not all of which were resolved to my satisfaction. Lessons learned.

The Leupold Rifleman series is economical and comes with Leupold's amazing service. John Barsness' article in "Rifle" on scope toughness confirmed the opinion of many custom rifle builders that Leupold is simply the best for the money. That has been my experience in terms of service and the ability of the scope to withstand abnormal punishment (horse rollovers, tree stand drops, falling out of pickups - - its happened with either me or some of the folks I have guided).

Also high on his list was the 4200 series Bushnell and the Signature II series Burris.

I've found that some used Leupold scopes can be had for lower costs and without risk. If they aren't good, send them back for lifetime warranty service. SWFA often has several used Leupold and other scopes for sale.
 
Guess I am the odd man out here. I had a Leupold that crapped out on me. Had to send it back and have it fixed. And the lower end you guys mentioned suck because they have friction adjust. Even the $30 crap scopes on the market come with click adjust, not sure why Leupold cannot offer that feature.

I think the best scopes for the least money out right now are the Burris Fullfield II's.

I won't buy another Leupold, too many other options out nowadays for the same money or less. I like Nikon, Burris and for more money, the Zeiss Conquests.
 
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