Nikon Rimfire scope question

[cagedodger]

I want to put an inexpensive low-power optic on the new Mini-14 Tactical.

I picked up a Nikon ProStaff 4x32 (#6305) from Academy. It seemed to be exactly what I wanted.

When I got home, I noticed on the end of the box it said:
"4x32 Rimfire Classic Matte Nikoplex".

Is this scope made for .22s only and will the Mini rip the hairs right out of it?

I'm thinking yes, but before I drive across town to return or exchange it, I thought I'd ask here and confirm what I suspect.

That being the case, does anybody know of a decent 4x scope that would do the job?

Cage 8)

feeling like an idiot...

 

[rugerjunkie]

I dont believe you will have any trouble with the crosshairs. Rimfires arent all that easy on a scope as most would assume. My guess is they are as strong as anything else. I have had 2 scope failures in my time...one was a 7mag and the other was a 10/22 Target model and it was not a "rimfire" scope. I think the real difference is that rimfire scopes have the parralax set at 50 yards due to the normally shorter ranges.

Jeff

 

[cagedodger]

Jeff, thanks for the quick reply. I checked the specifications sheet with the scope and sure enough, the parallax setting is at 50 yards.

I'm kind of new to rifle optics. Would you give me a quick explanation of what parallax set at 50 yards means? I plan on doing most of my shooting at 100 to 150 yards. Would this scope work for that? Is there a way of compensating for the difference in parallax?

My eyes aren't what they used to be so I would like just a little help with sighting.

I would like to see what accuracy the heavier, shorter barrel of the Tactical model is capable of.

My old Mini was a "scattergun" after about the 5th round...

Cage 8)

 

[rugerjunkie]

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallax?wasRedirected=true

Here's a quick read on parallax. I understand it but have a hell of a time explaining it! Kinda like knowing how to get somewhere but I'll be darned if I can give anyone directions to get there!! Basically if you are looking thru your scope and move your eye side to side and the crosshairs mkve around on the target you have an issue. You and the scope are on two different pages as to what each is looking at.(different focal planes). Usually it is the high powr scope that will show parallax and most all low power scopes are just factory pre-set and have no adjustment for it.

Being it is affected by closer targets...I am going to guess it shouldn't be a problem a little farther away. Maybe someone can help us both out with that one.

 

[dfletcher]

I want to put an inexpensive low-power optic on the new Mini-14 Tactical.

I picked up a Nikon ProStaff 4x32 (#6305) from Academy. It seemed to be exactly what I wanted.

When I got home, I noticed on the end of the box it said:
"4x32 Rimfire Classic Matte Nikoplex".

Is this scope made for .22s only and will the Mini rip the hairs right out of it?

I'm thinking yes, but before I drive across town to return or exchange it, I thought I'd ask here and confirm what I suspect.

That being the case, does anybody know of a decent 4x scope that would do the job?

Cage 8)

feeling like an idiot...

Burris Timberline 4X is what I have on my 99/44 - size appropriate to the rifle, nice quality, good price. 100 yd parallax

 

[blume357]

If the scope can take the recoil of the mini... and I suspect a Nikon can... then if its parallax is set at 50 yards that is probably your better choice for a mini-tactical anyway.

50 yards is my favorite distance for shooting both my minis and my 22s... so I might be prejudiced.

 

[Gumby]

If the scope can take the recoil of the mini... and I suspect a Nikon can... then if its parallax is set at 50 yards that is probably your better choice for a mini-tactical anyway.

50 yards is my favorite distance for shooting both my minis and my 22s... so I might be prejudiced.

That scope should handle the recoil, but if you are shooting at longer distances you should get yourself a different scope. I have a Nikon Prostaff 2-7x32 shotgun scope on one of my 10/22s, and it is the same size as the Rimfire that you now own. It is parallax adjusted to 75 yards, and works great for target shooting.

If you plan on shooting at 100 yards I would consider something else. If, as blume357 said, you are shooting at 50 yards, you should be just fine.

Gumby

 

[Rumrunner]

I have a Bushnell Banner 4 power with the circle-X retical on my NRA Mini. I swap back and forth from it to a 30mm UltrDot red dot sight.

I think your Nikon should be fine.