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    Posted: September/14/2011 at 20:40
I realize you forum vets must get this question 10000000000000000000 times per day, but it has to be asked. 

I'm getting some kind of .22 LR rifle when ever I get enough money, and I'm gonna need a scope to go along with it. Since I'm really strapped for cash when it comes to these things, it's gonna have to be under $200. I'm just gonna be shooting squirrels and s*** with it at distances of under 80 yards, so I don't need much in the way of magnification or anything.

Any help?
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No problem, there will be plenty of suggestions forth coming , in the mean time..



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Welcome to the OT!
 
Weaver 3-9x32 rimfire @ $229.95
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Nikon Prostaff Rimfire has good reviews.
 
Another one that may work is this one
 
 
It comes with a free camera.  Just need to check the paralax setting on it to see if it would be usefull.
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Scooter beat me to it. I have been very impressed with ths Viper 2-7. It is on a closeout at almost half price. It was well worth the full price.
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Ok, I'm back. I'm kinda leaning towards something from Nikon

Anything I need to know about mounting it? The only scopes I've dealt with in the past have been on airsoft guns or pellet guns and I just did that by hand and hoped to god it was on level.
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This is what I use:
 
Please note that rimfire scopes have their parallax (focus) adjusted for closer distances where most riflescopes for centerfire rifles are set at 100 yds.
Weaver 2.5-7x28 Classic Rimfire Rifle Scope Dual-X Weaver 2.5-7x28 Classic Rimfire Rifle Scope
Stock # - 849431
  • Matte
  • Dual-X
  • 1"
$139.95 


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If a fellow had the cash he would probably be well advised to buy one of these.
Pride Fowler 3-9x32 Rapid Reticle .22LR Rifle Scope Pride Fowler 3-9x32 Rapid Reticle .22LR Rifle Scope
Stock # - RR221
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  • Rapid Reticle Aiming System
  • 1"
  • First Focal Plane Reticle
$304.95 


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+1 on that Pride Fowler Wes.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cj17 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: September/30/2011 at 15:22

After much deliveration I put a Burris Timberline 4.5-14x32 on a .22lr this past year and am very happy with it.  It has AO that you can turn down to I believe 35 yds rather than having the fixed 100 yd setting on most non AO scopes.  It is also sized appropriately for a 22 and is available on closeout well within your budget most places.

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