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    Posted: September/22/2009 at 11:27
I recently bought a Ruger 10/.22 and I was wondering if anyone had any advice as to what the best scope is for around $70.  Thanks
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I wouldn't say there is a "best" of anything at that price, but this one will meet your price point:
 
BSA 3-9x40 Sweet 22 Riflescope BSA 3-9x40 Sweet 22 Riflescope
Stock # - 2239X40AO
  • Close-Out Special, 50% OFF
  • Matte
  • Plex
  • 1"
  • Adjustable Objective
  • Waterproof
  • Fogproof
  • Shockproof
  • 50 to 175 yards Bullet drop precisely calculated to compensate for the elliptic drop of a 36, 38 & 40 grain .22 bullet
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 I have a Sweet 22 on my 10/22, have had it for some time, and it has not failed.   I don't really recommend the BSA's, but there are some that seem to hold up well.  It's cheap...
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I've seen some Bushnell Banners hold up quite well on highpowers over the years.
 
 
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The BSA has BDC, which has worked really well, for me, as well as mil-dot reticle.  Pluses in my book.  But, the Banner is a pretty good little scope.  Nothing to ignore in the choice...
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Add the Tasco world class to the list. Cheap but pretty reliable.
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10787 Bushnell 3-9x40 Trophy 733948, Matte finish, plex reticle, 1" tube, fast focus eye piece, ring marks   $49.95
10682 Nikon 4x32 ProStaff Classic Rimfire 6305, Matte finish, 1" tube, Niko-plex , w/ 3/8" rings, like new condition, factory refurbished.   $79.95
10660 Nikon 4x32 ProStaff Classic Rimfire 6305, Matte finish, 1" tube, Niko-plex reticle, ring marks, factory refurbished   $79.95
10577 Nikon 4x32 ProStaff Classic Rimfire 6305, Matte finish, niko plex reticle, 1" tube, ring marks   $79.95
10661 Nikon 4x32 ProStaff Classic Rimfire 6305, Matte finish, 1" tube, Niko-plex reticle, ring marks, factory refurbished   $79.95
The parallax will likely be set for a high power with the Trophy but the Nikon is designed for rimfire and should be excellent.

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I read a lot of goods reviews on this one.
 
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Where can i find these Nikon scopes for $79.95?

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I would hit ebay up for an old Redfield tracker....I can't imagineanyone making a decent scope for under $200, let alone $100.
 
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Bushnell 3-9x32 .22 Rimfire Scope Multi-X Bushnell 3-9x32 .22 Rimfire Scope
Stock # - 762239
  • Matte
  • Multi-X
  • 1"
  • Free 3/8" Rings
$39.95


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Originally posted by john.pinney john.pinney wrote:

Where can i find these Nikon scopes for $79.95?

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Originally posted by Folically Challenged Folically Challenged wrote:

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Welcome to OpticsTalk. 
 
As this forum is provided by SWFA, protocol is that we not mention links to other stores, nor provide links. 
 
SWFA knows they don't exist in a vacuum, so not only do they provide extremely competitive prices, they offer a 110% price guarantee.  Above and beyond that, however, is the excellent service they provide.  Plus, there's this nifty web site...
 
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Centerpoint is a good scope for under $70.00 mil-dot illuminated reticle, includes scope covers batteries and rings.Clear optics I would rate it as good as the Vortex Crossfire.My scope is on a Ruger 10/22 and is rated to handle the recoil of a 416 Rigby magnum...not bad for under $70 bucks.SWFA would honor the competitions price.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote koshkin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/25/2009 at 12:31
Seeing as martinclaybold's post contained nothing but competitor advertisement (and even that for an impressively crappy scope), I deleted it.

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I have a few of the Simmon Mag 22s and have been happy with them... I do think the newer ones aren't quite as good as the older ones though.
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