Scope for .22

[270man]

M.T.

I recently bought a scope for my semi-custom 10/22. The rifle has the following: Ruger stainless action, Midway target sporter 20" barrel, Hogue OverMolded stock. I wanted a better than bottom-of-the-line scope and considered Weaver, Nikon and Leupold compact rimfire scopes. A mail order place had a sale on a Burris Fullfield II full-size 2X-7X variable for $160 with free shipping. The Weaver and Nikon rimfire scopes were only slightly less expensive but did have parallax for shorter rimfire distances (50-yards, I think). I already had a Weaver 2X-7X rimfire and it is okay, but the Burris is less than 1/2-inch longer and about the same weight. The Leupold 2X-7X is a fine glass but sells for around $200 at discount.

I bought the Burris and it looks great on my 10/22. So far, I've had no discernable problems with the longer parallax setting and probably won't send the scope to get it reset. This service used to be free from several makers but shouldn't be expensive even now. I agree that if you plan to do serious target shooting with your 10/22 heavy barrel, you should consider the adjustable objective feature.

270man