what is going on

[Catfish]

It sounds like a cheap scope. Whenever you buy optics of any kind you get what you pay for. Most of my .22 have scope om them that cost more than the gun. I know that don`t seem right, but they all wear Leupolds and I never have to worry about my scope. If you can afford one get it. If you sell your .22 keep the scope. Also get one with parallex set for 60 yrds. for .22`s.