10/22 Scope?

[maineultraclassic]

I'm looking for a new scope for my 10/22...........and I don't want to break the bank on it.

I'm hearing great things about the Simmons 22mag 3-9x40, and it can be had for $37 online.

Anyone here using one?

Also, they make a AO version for $51......is it worth getting?

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Jim Puke]

I don't have one, but it should be fine.

 

[WAYNO]

For the cheaper scopes, I've had great luck with Simmons.

And yes, the AO feature is very useful in any rifle, especially a .22 rimfire. Where your shooting distances could be relatively short, the AO will eliminate parallax.

WAYNO.

 

[maineultraclassic]

The parallax of the scope is set at 50yd, most if not all of my shooting will be 50yd or less.......paper and yard pests.

 

[Jim Puke]

Here is a review of that scope in 32mm.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/simmons_22Mag_3-9x32.htm

 

[WAYNO]

The parallax of the scope is set at 50yd, most if not all of my shooting will be 50yd or less.......paper and yard pests.

Then if the non-AO scope is set at 50-yards, you're in good shape. I went online to discover the parallax-free distance for the .22 Mag scope, and could not find a distance listed.

WAYNO.

 

[maineultraclassic]

I like the Nikon Rimfire II 3-9x40..........but it's $120.
If the Simmons can accomplish the same thing, for $80 less.............I think I'll grab the Simmons.

 

[blume357]

I suppose for $80 less Maineultra... is right... but the optics on the Nikon are so much better.... and if you are going to do a lot of shooting... it can make a difference... then again... I would not put a 'medium' grade scope on a 10/22 unless you are going to invest in other items for it... like better trigger and possibly even a better barrel. If just going to carry it around a plink on occasion a low cost scope is probably best.

 

[rugerjunkie]

I've had an old Simmons 3-9 that I bought back in the late 80's that has been swapped around from rifle to rifle over the years and it works great. Cant remember the model but I got it for less than $30 back then and it has always worked great. The glass isnt the greatest but its always on one of the bunny and squirrel rifles and I dont worry about banging it around in the brush. Sometimes I figure a rifle and scope that I use when stomping on the briar patches as somewhat disposable when it sees rough duty like that and putting on an expensive scope doesnt make a lot of sense.

I don't have a Nikon rimfire but see them on SWFA for $120 for the 3-9 and agree that the glass would probably be a lot better than the Simmons and I think the BDC recticle would just be fun to play with on a 22. That fun factor alone might be worth an extra few dollars!

 

[Mobuck]

I bought a pair of Sightron 2.5X "rimfire" scopes a couple of years back to put on the 10-22's I use most. Absolutely solid and adequate for my purposes. $130 FOR THE PAIR delivered.

 

[Pat-inCO]

For .22 rim fire I bought a BSA 3-9x40 for about $60. Worked fine so I got
another one. Everything fine. A buddy bought two of them and one is very
near perfect, but the other . . . . . . .
I think the phrase is "not totally consistent".

Back on the plus side, with mine I get groups of less than one inch at fifty
yards with inexpensive ammunition (as measured in the one inch by one inch
printed grid on the paper). When you can clip a used hunk of .45ACP blazer
brass with the first shot, at fifty yards, I'm a happy camper (YES, sand bag
rest and all that :roll: ).

 

[bentblade]

I'm kind of partial to the Weaver 2x7 rimfire scopes. They run in the neighborhood of $150. They have finer cross hairs than the simmons that I prefer. I have one on my 77-22 but then I have a simmons on one of my 10-22s.

 

[maineultraclassic]

If I can, I'm going to try and hold off a few weeks and see what Black Friday deals come out and see if I can grab a Nikon for cheap money.

If nothing good comes up, I'll grab the Simmons and see how it does for $37.

 

[blume357]

You know the real answer, right?

Put the Simmons on your 10/22 and then go out and buy a second 10/22 and put a Nikon on that one......
then you can compare.

 

[bentblade]

Let me ask you. How old are you and how are your yes?
30 years ago you wouldn't find a scope on any of my 22s. Well let me tell you things have changed.
Used to be that I could shoot with iron sights about as well as I could a scope at 25 to 50 yards. That tin can was dead, now not so much
Next question is what do you plan to shoot at? If you have good eyes or if your just plinkin and looking for min. of can or squirrel the simmons is going to serve you well enough. If you are going for small groups or targets you might want to consider a little higher quality scope.
My son and I cut pieces of wire coat hangers into about one foot lengths and stick them in the ground at 25 yards, put empty shotgun shells and rifle brass on them, then take turns shooting them. You can do that with the Simmons but the better scope (my Weaver 2X7) makes it easer.The thinner cross hairs and more precise adjustments make it a little easier for me and my old eyes to keep up with the kid. The finer cross hairs don't cover as much of those small targets
Also a parallax adjustable scope which Simmons makes isn't a bad idea either. Yes most 22 scope are set for 50 yards but if you are shooting small targets at shorter ranges it makes the sight picture a little clearer, at least for me. Down side is you find yourself changing it back and forth depending on what distance you are shooting. Ok at the range but not ideal if you are hunting and have shots at varying ranges. For me the point of impact varies slightly when you adjust the magnification or parallax at least on the lower end scopes. That parallax adjustable Simmons scope may have finer cross hairs than the standard 3x9 Simmons so that might be a better option. Just set the parallax at 50 yards and forget it.
Here is something to think about. That 3x9 Simmons is a way better scope than what most people used to put on 22s 30 years ago and a lot of those scopes are still being used and people are still having fun using them.
Don't get hung up on what others like me say is the best. Buy what you need and can afford there are a lot of guns and scopes bought based on bragging rights and not need.

 

[maineultraclassic]

43, eyes are ok, ears are shot.

I'm a scope guy, never liked open sights.

The Simmons gets great reviews and recommendations online at many different rimfire websites. And for $38, it seems like too good to pass up for what I use my 10/22 for. It's going to be my yard pest gun and target shooting in the local pit. It's completely stock, no upgrades at all, and is pretty damn accurate as it is now......just that my old scope yugo the bed so I need a replacement.

 

[maineultraclassic]

What kind of deals usually pop up this month with Veteran's Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday?

 

[Buck Smith]

I'm looking for a new scope for my 10/22...........and I don't want to break the bank on it.

I'm hearing great things about the Simmons 22mag 3-9x40, and it can be had for $37 online.

Anyone here using one?

Also, they make a AO version for $51......is it worth getting?

Thanks,
I've had good luck with the plain model as well as the A/O one. I don't think you can beat 'em for the money.
Steve

 

[maineultraclassic]

I ordered the Simmons Tuesday, it will be here Friday.
For $38 delivered I couldn't wait any longer.
If a deal comes up on the Nikon, I can always move the Simmons over to the pellet rifle. Or I just might love the Simmons and not even bother with a Nikon...........I'll find out this weekend when I go sight it in.

Steve

 

[vincef329]

Nice little scope, mine was delivered last week. Nice clear view and smooth diopter. The 1 thing I didn't like are the screws holding the top ring mounts, just crazy cheap. Easy to swap them out with some stainless hex head I had laying around. Easy to dial in and seemed to hold it there. Good luck!

 

[Chuckfish]

I have the Simmons on my 10-22 and it's fine. works well.

 

[maineultraclassic]

I didn't use the mounts that came with it, I already had mounts on my 10/22 that I purchased a while ago.
The mounts that come with it seem very cheap, and don't work with rails.

 

[Bull Barrel]

I have a Simmons 3-9 x 50 on mine. Had to use a "look through" mount to raise the scope enough so the front of the tube cleared. Works great and I can use the iron sights if want still.

 

[maineultraclassic]

Glad I didn't wait for any Black Friday deals on the Nikon...........nothing at all.

The Simmons is doing great, very clear, holds zero, and for $38 it can't be beat.

Steve

 

[rugerguy211]

In case anyone is on a really tight hobby budget, like me, here's the scope I put on my 10/22.
http://www.amazon.com/CVLIFE-Hunting-6-24x50-Illuminated-Crosshair/dp/B007UT3N4Y
I have shot from 25 to 200 yards with that scope.
Guys I shoot with have told me it compares nicely with scopes from major brands that cost $250 or more.
Having never used a more expensive scope, I can't compare them myself.

 

[m1911a1lvr]

I noticed that everyone keeps mentioning a 3-9x40 for their 50 to 100yrd gun. WHY are you literally putting to much scope on it?. The 10/22 Carbine is meant for quick/fast shooting. In squirrel hunting, the ability to use the Bindon aiming principle. Is perfect for the use of a low magnification scope like the Bushnell Dusk and Dawn 1.5-4x 32 or the BushnellAR 22 .22lr scope. or a Trophy XLT 1.75-4.5x33...perfect match ups in my opinion.Better quality scopes then any Redfield/simmons/Tasco for maybe 30-50$ more.

 

[WAYNO]

I noticed that everyone keeps mentioning a 3-9x40 for their 50 to 100yrd gun. WHY are you literally putting to much scope on it?. The 10/22 Carbine is meant for quick/fast shooting. In squirrel hunting, the ability to use the Bindon aiming principle. Is perfect for the use of a low magnification scope like the Bushnell Dusk and Dawn 1.5-4x 32 or the BushnellAR 22 .22lr scope. or a Trophy XLT 1.75-4.5x33...perfect match ups in my opinion.Better quality scopes then any Redfield/simmons/Tasco for maybe 30-50$ more.

Different kinds of shooting require different kinds of scopes. If I was shooting tree-squirrels under oak trees, low magnification or NO magnification is fine. Shooting ground squirrels at 50 to 100 or more yards requires (for me), more scope. Shooting little tiny groups on paper is satisfying to me also. A bigger scope helps me do that.

I've got a bunch of low magnification scopes as you mention. They remain on my shelf, while I've gone to bigger scopes, almost exclusively, for everything I shoot.

The other thing, and maybe a bigger thing, is an adjustable objective. I cannot focus any scope to really be in complete focus for me. Although the AO feature is not necessarily designed as a focusing feature, it does work that way for me. My eyes are not what they used to be. I will take any advantage I can get. I've never seen a 1x4.5 scope with an AO.

WAYNO.

 

[Heliman]

I noticed that everyone keeps mentioning a 3-9x40 for their 50 to 100yrd gun. WHY are you literally putting to much scope on it?. The 10/22 Carbine is meant for quick/fast shooting. In squirrel hunting, the ability to use the Bindon aiming principle. Is perfect for the use of a low magnification scope like the Bushnell Dusk and Dawn 1.5-4x 32 or the BushnellAR 22 .22lr scope. or a Trophy XLT 1.75-4.5x33...perfect match ups in my opinion.Better quality scopes then any Redfield/simmons/Tasco for maybe 30-50$ more.

Different kinds of shooting require different kinds of scopes. If I was shooting tree-squirrels under oak trees, low magnification or NO magnification is fine. Shooting ground squirrels at 50 to 100 or more yards requires (for me), more scope. Shooting little tiny groups on paper is satisfying to me also. A bigger scope helps me do that.

I've got a bunch of low magnification scopes as you mention. They remain on my shelf, while I've gone to bigger scopes, almost exclusively, for everything I shoot.

The other thing, and maybe a bigger thing, is an adjustable objective. I cannot focus any scope to really be in complete focus for me. Although the AO feature is not necessarily designed as a focusing feature, it does work that way for me. My eyes are not what they used to be. I will take any advantage I can get. I've never seen a 1x4.5 scope with an AO.

WAYNO.

I am with WAYNO on this. I get very satisfied by shooting tiny groups with my 10-22 "targetized" rifle. I have a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire 3x9x40 mounted on it. While not equipped with an AO, it still meets my needs.

Dave

 

[tookalisten]

I just bought a Cabela's 4x with weaver rings and mounts for less than $100 for all. Works great on my 10/22