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[novaman64]

Looking for a scope to throw on my new Ruger 10/22. Was looking at a few, but sort of had my eye on a Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40. I have a Nikon Buckmaster on my 243 and love it. Anybody have any info on the ProStaff's?Other scopes I looked at were:Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 Hawke Optics Endurance 3-9x40Burris Rimfire 3-9x40Thoughts suggestions or comments on which scope?The 10/22 is mainly gonna be used for plinking, and occasionally on squeakers...

[CA Desert Dog]

We got a special purchase on these scopes HAWKE SPORT HD 3 X 9 - 40 RIFLESCOPE WITH MIL DOT RETICLE and it would be perfect for your 10/22. At $49.95 it is a total steal. I have shown guys this scope, let them examine and sight through it and they guessed the price at $200.00 plus. They were amazed when I told them the price. No joke. It is a sweet scope at a rock bottom price.

[5150Marcelo]

Check out this scope.http://swfa.com/Niko...cope-P3925.aspxHave seen this scope is use poppin soda can size squirrels at 200 yards. Very clear glass

[novaman64]

Thats the scope I have on my 243, think its a little overkill for my 22. I want something with lower magnification. I was wondering what the clarity difference is between the buckmasters and the prostaff models...

[novaman64]

We got a special purchase on these scopes HAWKE SPORT HD 3 X 9 - 40 RIFLESCOPE WITH MIL DOT RETICLE and it would be perfect for your 10/22. At $49.95 it is a total steal. I have shown guys this scope, let them examine and sight through it and they guessed the price at $200.00 plus. They were amazed when I told them the price. No joke. It is a sweet scope at a rock bottom price.

Definitely a good price. Whats the difference between the Endurance and the Sport HD?

[jawbreaker]

novaman, I have 3 10-22s. One with a nikon pro staff 4.5x 14 and tricked out with barrel/trigger and stock and it shoots 2 inch groups at 100 yards and I don't shoot it that often. the other 2 have red dot scopes made by tru glow, they are only 70 bucks and at 75 yards I can bounce cans with every shot. for plinking I love the red dot scope because they have quick target aquisition and good acuracy under 100 yrds which is perfect for a 22

[novaman64]

Hmmm, never thought of a red dot, but deifnately a option, I have one on my ruger pc9 and I know what you mean by quick acquisition...

[Divernhunter]

I just put a 22RF model 1" tube 4X scope on my 10/22 and it has done what I ask of it. If I want to shoot 200yards I get out my 204ruger with a 6.5X20 or a 223 with a 8X32 or one with a 4X or larger caliber rifle/pistol.

[Camoghost]

I like to use a red dot on 22's for plinking and light hunting... Here is my 10/22 with a Trijicon Reflex.  ruger.jpg   123.9K   53 downloads

[rdsii64]

What ever you choose, don't get a cheap POS just because its going a rim-fire gun. the scope still needs to have repeatable adjustments and turrets that are reliable. I would suggest a Bushnell 3200 elite. The come in both 10 power fixed and and a 5x-15x variable. it tracks through out its adjustment range and will pass the box test time and again.

[novaman64]

Just an FYI. Finally got a scope, been huntin all over the internet trying to figure out what to buy, ended up picking up a Nikon Buckmaster 3-9x40 used for $130 OTD. So now I'll have a Buckmaster 3-9x40 on my 22lr, and a Buckmaster 4.5-14x40 on my 243. Now all I need to do it build a long range gun, and get a Buckmaster 6-18x40. hahaha

[rdsii64]

Buckmaster scopes are good scopes for the money spent, it should serve you well.

[Hyland760]

I run a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire X4 power and I love it

[lilwes278]

I mounted a 3-9x40 ProStaff on my .243 and have no complaints.

[timmy]

BSA makes one called the "Sweet 22". Skip it. In fact, skip anything made by BSA. Total junk. IMHO