which 3-9 scope

Shootem up870 · 05-12-2005, 02:29 PM

i need a 3-9 scope for my .22. which is a good one for under 100$$$ im looking at a 40mm mainly but any other suggestions you have post em.

thanks in advance.
Shootem

Rebel Hog · 05-13-2005, 12:31 PM

Simmons 8 PT ...3-9x40 $48.30

Shootem up870 · 05-13-2005, 02:22 PM

forgot to mention i would also look at other power scopes.

thanks for the reply rebel, how does the 8 point do in low light conditions?

jcchartboy · 05-13-2005, 03:40 PM

This Scope below might be of interest. It has an illuminated reticle. It can be had for about 70$ as a close out from last year.

The BSA Cat's Eye 3-10x44 is a great variable-power hunting scope. It boasts precision-ground, fully multicoated glass optics for glare-free undistorted images. A large 44mm objective and oversized ocular lense promise good light transmission, and provide up to 5" of eye relief. The inconspicuous amber tint and European crosshair reticle (heavy-post sides and base) allow easy target acquisition in low light, or against dark backdrops such as timber. This scope sports a one-piece aluminum tube construction, and BSA"™s durable 'Shadow Black' thin rubber finish. Finger adjustable elevation and windage knobs have knurled caps and ball bearings. This scope is waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof, and comes with BSA"™s limited lifetime warranty.

BareBack Jack · 05-13-2005, 03:44 PM

Any of your mid-range bushnell,tasco,simmon's should be good for you .22,I have a 3-9 Simmons white-tail on mine and my brother-in-law has a bushnell sportsmans he paid like 50 bucks for.They work plenty good for shooting gophers and jack-rabbits.
BBJ

CodyBear · 05-13-2005, 03:51 PM

Scopes such as the ones mentioned above are Hunting scopes and set parallax free @ 100yds. If your going to take a head shot at a squirrel, at 25yds, with a scope set parallax free @ 100yds, you could easily miss......

With that being said, shots with .22's usually average out at about 50yds so you should look for either a rimfire scope, a scope with an AO or a scope that is set parallax free @ 50yds from the factory (some companies will set it for you). Mueller Optics will set the parallax on their 2-7x32 and their 3-9x40 for 50yds if you order direct....

CB

rick_reno · 05-20-2005, 08:01 AM

Poke around for a used Leupold.

Superpig · 05-24-2005, 07:20 AM

The only low priced scope I have is a Bushnell Banner DDB 3-9X40mm. This scope is mounted on my muzzleloader. I've thought alot about putting a higher priced model on it but really can't find a reason too. The scope is bright in low light and the internal adjustments are very accurate. I compared the brilliance of this scope against a Leupold vari-X II that I had and the cheap Bushnell was brighter. It has held up for 4 years on my Knight muzzleloader and has handled 150 gr charges of Pyrodex pellets with no problems so far. This scope is listed in Cabelas for $79.99. I think the scope is definitely worth this price. Like I stated this is the only cheap scope that I own but I can say that I've been completely satisfied with its performance. The other scopes I own are Leupold, Swarovski, Nikon, & Bushnell Elite 4200's.