OpticsTalk by SWFA, Inc. Homepage SWFA     SampleList.com
Forum Home Forum Home > Scopes > Rimfire / Airgun
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - rimfire scope
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

Visit the SWFA.com site to check out our current specials.

rimfire scope

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
kingsbery View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: January/09/2009
Status: Offline
Points: 11
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kingsbery Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: rimfire scope
    Posted: January/09/2009 at 18:31
I recently picked up a kimber 22 rifle. Been considering the leupold rimfire 2x7 and the weaver 2x7 rimfire. Have not been able to find either locally to look through. I have a couple leupold vxI's in 4x12 and am not that impressed, although the vx II & III's I have are better. I was wondering how the weaver compares? The only other one I thought of was the zeiss 2.5x8, the only drawback being the parallax being set at 100 yds.
kingsbery
Back to Top
Urimaginaryfrnd View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar
Resident Redneck

Joined: June/20/2005
Location: Iowa
Status: Offline
Points: 14964
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Urimaginaryfrnd Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/09/2009 at 20:30
The Kimber is a nice rifle and it deserves a nice scope. What is important is that you select a scope with adjustable parallax.  I have a nice 22 that has the older version of this scope and I am very happy with it.
424164SF Bushnell 4-16x40 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope                                                                                 Bushnell 4-16x40 Elite 4200 Rifle Scope
  • Matte
  • Multi-X
  • 1"
  • Rainguard
  • Side Focus
SWFA: $429.95
More Info... Buy Now
Side Focus Range (yds): 25 - infinity

"Always do the right thing, just because it is the right thing to do".
Bobby Paul Doherty
Texas Ranger
Back to Top
kingsbery View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: January/09/2009
Status: Offline
Points: 11
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kingsbery Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/10/2009 at 05:35
Hi, I agree they are a very nice scope. However I am trying to keep the scope in proportion with the rifle and maintain its profile. The higher magnification will not be needed as I will be using the rifle for squirrels and rabbits. Where I hunt a 75 yard shot would be about the farthest. I appreciate your input and thank you. Have a great day!
kingsbery
Back to Top
tahqua View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar
Have You Driven A Ford Lately?

Joined: March/27/2006
Location: Michigan, USA
Status: Online
Points: 9043
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/10/2009 at 10:50
Between the 2-7 scopes I would get the Weaver. It is cheaper, has one piece construction and the same coatings and lenses as their big game scopes.
http://www.swfa.com/c-257-weaver-classic-rimfire-scopes.aspx
If you want a Leupold I would look at the EFR models. They are very good.
http://www.swfa.com/c-295-leupold-efr-riflescopes.aspx
Welcome to O.T.


Edited by tahqua - January/10/2009 at 10:55
Back to Top
kingsbery View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: January/09/2009
Status: Offline
Points: 11
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kingsbery Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/10/2009 at 11:54
Thank you tahqua, I have been leaning towards the weaver. My first thoughts where the 3x9 efr rimfires, and still have not ruled them out. Just don't know if I really need one for my use. Have a great day!   PS. Yes I have, driven ford trucks close to 40 years now.                                                                                                                                      
kingsbery
Back to Top
kingsbery View Drop Down
Optics GrassHopper
Optics GrassHopper


Joined: January/09/2009
Status: Offline
Points: 11
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kingsbery Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/20/2009 at 19:23
Hi, finally made up my mind and went with the leupold 3x9AO rimfire. Would recomend to anyone looking for a nice rimfire scope.Yippee
kingsbery
Back to Top
tahqua View Drop Down
MODERATOR
MODERATOR
Avatar
Have You Driven A Ford Lately?

Joined: March/27/2006
Location: Michigan, USA
Status: Online
Points: 9043
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote tahqua Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: January/20/2009 at 19:48
Very good, I have similar glass in a 3.5-10 Leupold EFR. It is no longer made and may be close to the 3-9.
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.01
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.160 seconds.