Scope for CZ .22lr

[shoughton]

I am about to purchase a CZ .22LR and will be using the rifle predominantly for rabbit/hare control, with the majority of shots being between 20 and 100 yards max.

 

I fancy a new scope and was looking to find a used Schmidt & Bender 6X42 - but then having found one the guy selling it suggested that really it was probably over the top and not even the best for what I want. He suggested that the reticule would be too heavy and although they were fantastic scopes it was intended for much heavier rifles and game.

 

It has been suggested to me to look at Leupold, Hawke, Bushnell or Nikko Stirling scopes.

 

I'm just not sure where to look now! My preference is to go for the highest optical quality I can afford and I like the prospect of the lifetime warranty of the Leupold. I note that Leupold also offer a fine duplex reticule on the VXII scopes.

 

I'm not even sure I want to be fussed with a variable mag or indeed the need to refocus on targets.

 

My budget will be around £350 tops for a new or used scope.

 

Any comments/suggestions/tips/bewares are very welcome! My latest thoughts are the Leupold VX-II 3-9*33 EFR?

 

Thanks,

 

Steve

[Colster]

Any of those will be great (if not a bit too great) for an LR. I have a Whitetail Classic on mine and it does the job well. So you "could" save some money and get away with spending less but who knows one day you might want to move up into centrefire land in which case you'd have the scope covered already.

[shoughton]

Any of those will be great (if not a bit too great) for an LR. I have a Whitetail Classic on mine and it does the job well. So you "could" save some money and get away with spending less but who knows one day you might want to move up into centrefire land in which case you'd have the scope covered already.

 

Thanks for your comment.

 

I'm just concerned about the suitability of the heavier reticules fitted to scopes such as the S&B 6x42 that are designed for larger further away targets?

[gottsy boy]

Thanks for your comment.

 

I'm just concerned about the suitability of the heavier reticules fitted to scopes such as the S&B 6x42 that are designed for larger further away targets?

i use a hawke 3*9*50 on my cz 22lr it is more than good enough for the range you can shoot and not too heavy...but like you say a bit overkill for 22lr

a 6*40 would do the trick...

[Salop Matt]

My advise based on my very limited knowledge and experience is regardless of brand try to get 50mm at the front so you can gather as much light in low light conditions as possible.

 

Personally, I cant fault my MTCs but to date have not found a scope with a illuminated reticule that I find the ilumination of use, so wouldnt advise you worry about that. As I say this is my personal experience and preference.

 

 

[Colster]

Depends really, larger/further away or smaller/closer targets could be similar in the scope anyway. It's smaller targets and larger distances where this becomes a problem. I'd suggest this is more of an issue on HMR/WMR than LR, when you're trying to take bunnies at 120yards.

 

A friend has a 6x42 S&B on his .22 LR (and also one on his .243) and wouldn't use anything else. I've used his rifle many times while lamping and never found a problem with the x-hairs obliterating the target.

[abiteachuck]

i sold a n.v. which i had on my .22 and as the gun is seldom used due to a .17 i didnt wont to spend much. i got of e bay a new BUSHNELL 3-9X40 low light scope and its good for what you want the price £40

keith

[shaun4860]

I have a Hawke 4-12x50 on mine.....great scope for a .22 in my opinion.....

 

shaun

[PaulABF]

I used to use a Hawke 3-12x50 IR (don't use the Illuminated Reticule to be honest) for my .22 and it was fine. I swapped back to a run of the mill classic x 6 when I put the hawke on my HMR. Both do the job perfectly fine.

[pegasus bridge]

i sold a n.v. which i had on my .22 and as the gun is seldom used due to a .17 i didnt wont to spend much. i got of e bay a new BUSHNELL 3-9X40 low light scope and its good for what you want the price £40

keith

 

 

i have got one of these on my cz452 .22LR - has not let me down yet - the optics are very good for the ranges you are talking about, also good for lamping.

[peek-at]

hawke hd and Nikko stirling (I have gameking) are very very clear and will do the job at a good price

 

cheers

[Pipmoff]

I have an MTC on my .22lr and it stays on 6x mag nearly all the time. I would say go with your original plan and get the 6x42 S&B and you will be happy. I have S&B's on my centrefire's and they are great glass especially in poor light conditions. If I changed my .22 scope it would be for a S&B 6x42.

[sharpshot]

simmons whitetail classic 3.5 - 10 x 50 suits me just fine looks nice aswell

[Glensman]

That man gave you good advice... I have Schmidt's in rets #7 and #8. The cross hairs are Very thick when it comes time to zero in scopes. But under the lamp there's no finer scope or reticule!

[Dead-Eyed Duck]

If you can get hold of a 2nd hand Swaro 6 x 42 then it will do all that you ask of it and more.

 

I got one for £280 from York Guns, and it's the best rimmy scope that I've ever had. The performance at dusk has to be seen to be believed, and the reticle is just about perfect.

 

Don

[wildfowler.250]

If you can get a S&B 6X42 then do so....will be perfect particularly in dusky conditions

[bruno22rf]

Any more than £100 on a scope for a lr and you're wasting money.

[groach1234]

These may all be worth looking at: >CLICKY<

 

George

[Dekers]

Any more than £100 on a scope for a lr and you're wasting money.

 

 

Don't entirely agree with the specifics of that but whole heartedly agree with the principle!!

Edited March 4, 2010 by Dekers

[steve_b_wales]

Have a look at the HAWKE range of scopes. Most carry a 10 year warranty!

[shoughton]

Thanks to everybody who responded - really useful and of interest to me. Just goes to show the wide range of views and personal preferences too.

 

I agree that a sub £100 scope would suffice for a rimfire - but I just fancied something a little more special that would serve me for many years.

 

I couldn't resist and managed to get a good bargain tonight on fleabay .....

 

A brand new (ex-display) Leupold VX-III 6x42 from a shop in Aberdeenshie, "Partridge's". Bidding was slow to start with a sudden rush at the end - but I managed to get it for £250. Uttings want £350 it - so I think it was a great result.

 

Thanks again for all the views - helped me make my decision.

 

Steve

Edited March 5, 2010 by shoughton

[Dead-Eyed Duck]

Any more than £100 on a scope for a lr and you're wasting money.

 

Obviously posted by someone who has never used a £100 scope alongside someone who has a decent scope at dusk.

 

The better scope will give you an extra 20-30 minutes shooting time, at the best time to shoot rabbits.

[Dekers]

(bruno22rf @ Mar 4 2010, 07:59 PM)

Any more than £100 on a scope for a lr and you're wasting money.

 

 

 

 

Obviously posted by someone who has never used a £100 scope alongside someone who has a decent scope at dusk.

 

The better scope will give you an extra 20-30 minutes shooting time, at the best time to shoot rabbits.

 

 

Chill my friend, not entirely the case, the Simmons WTC 3.5-10x50 was a Classic, VERY well built and amongst other things made a reputation on it's extra 15-20 minutes...£200.

 

My 50mm objective JSR Scopes are just as good if not better on the extra light than the WTC, build quality is far from great but Optically they are excellent VFM .. JUST as good as my last VX111 at around £560 on the light (not build quality)!!

Edited March 5, 2010 by Dekers

[Vince Green]

i sold a n.v. which i had on my .22 and as the gun is seldom used due to a .17 i didnt wont to spend much. i got of e bay a new BUSHNELL 3-9X40 low light scope and its good for what you want the price £40

keith

 

A Bushnell is plenty good enough for .22 ranges. You can spend a fortune and not get a scope that performs any better in real terms. There are some great deals on ebay.

[wacker]

I have a leupold VX1 3-9X40 on my Annie .22lr cost £200. Crystal clear glass, as you say they come with a lifetime warrantry which gives piece of mind.

 

You don't really need to go for the 50mm objective as the glass is so good at light gathering anyway, plus your scope will sit lower over your barrell.