Best 22 LR scope for under $100

I was thinking about getting into F class sporter shooting and need a 12 power scope for under $100 .

Your budget is going to put you into a Barska, BSA, Bushnell, Simmons etc. Troll Natchez SS, Midway and Sportsman's Guide. Sportsman's Guide has a Pentax for $70 along with the BSA, NS Star and Barska's.

Just happened to see this on LA Sportsman.com

Pentax Gameseeker 4-16 X50 - $75.00
Pentax Gameseeker 4-16X50 scope in the box with lens covers - $75.00 firm. Compare to $139.95 Cabelas .17 tactical scope, like new - $25.00 firm. Compare to $99.95 at Cabelas. Call 788-4029 or e-mail if interested.

I'd like to recommend that you increase your standards...you will not be happy very long with a sub $100 scope even in rimfire..you will be shooting against $1000 Leupolds and $1800 Nightforces...

BSA owner....

msredneck wrote:I'd like to recommend that you increase your standards...you will not be happy very long with a sub $100 scope even in rimfire..you will be shooting against $1000 Leupolds and $1800 Nightforces...

BSA owner....

Well I don't mind spending more on a good scope but, from what I read in another post that your scope has to be less than $100 for the sporter class.

Mueller APV is close (around $125) and a good rimfire scope.

Seem everybody budget minded likes the BSA 8-32 scope from NatchezSS for $70. It tracks good and is pretty decent for the money. I use one and like it ok. U can turn it down to 12 if you want. I use 24 on mine and not up to the 32 max just because that looks best to me.

Only "rule" is 12X max. BSA is a good start. If you want to upgrade later, so be it. They are plenty clear at 12X and 100 yds. Get up in the $125 - $175 range and you've got lots of options. I suggest going with a BSA or Simmons or similar to see how you like this. You can always find something to do with it later.

Academy Sports has the 6 - 24 x 42 Tasco Target Varmit for $89.99 If you have a Academy close by it's cheaper than ordering the BSA from Natchez after you pay for shipping.

Tasco Varmint-Target 2.5x10x42mm from Natchez Shooting Supply for $54.00

Trust me, you'll want every bit of that 12X. On a good day I can see the holes with a 12X. With greater magnification available you can crank it up to "spot" on the bad days. Just drop it back to 12X before you pull the trigger again. Honor among gentlemen, and all that.

Oh I see...ya'll trying to help EZGO out in sporter class...Thought you was wanting to come play with the "Big Boys"

Remember, 'Neck, the original idea for this was "cheap". Some folks trying to keep the faith.

I too am looking into this class. I thought the rules said $200 gun, $100 scope.

Paul

p moore wrote:I too am looking into this class. I thought the rules said $200 gun, $100 scope.

Paul

Nothing in the rules about cost of rifle or scope.

Rules for sporter class

Sporter Class: ANY safe UNMODIFIED (except for trigger) commercially available sporter (non-target) .22RF

Rifle chambered for .22LR, limited to 8.0lbs with scope and magazine,

must have a tapered barrel,

no composite or fluted barrels, and no thumbhole stocks may be used.

Scope magnification is restricted to 12X.

Rifles may be equipped with scopes with magnification in excess of 12X; however, the magnification must be set at 12X or lower to be classified in the Sporter Class. Tube, internal, or detachable Magazines are permitted. Any type front rest/bipod and any rear bag are permitted. ONE Piece front and rear rest, such as a LeadSled is not permitted. All fired from the prone position. Shooting mats, coats, gloves, hats and Spotting Scopes are permitted.

BubbaT is correct. The point Ezgo was making is that you can be very competitive and have a lot of fun with a $200 rifle and a $100 scope. Add in a rest, bags & assorted knick-knacks, and you've got a complete competition setup for less than $400. Don't know any other shooting sport where you can do that.

If you have an appropriate rifle, with even a 9x scope, and are creative with the front rest/bipod/rear bag stuff, you can basically do it with absolutely no cash outlay.

And considering the vagaries of rimfire shooting at 100 yds, you can do pretty well. Oh, did I mention it is fun?

That is my main intent. I am not expecting to wow the croud with my shooting. I may clear the croud though.

Paul

Thank you for clearing up ezgo's point I still really dont intend on spending $100 on a scope for my .22. If I ever got serious about competing with a .22 I wouldn't mind spending serious money, but for me .22's are for fun.

selkins86 wrote:Thank you for clearing up ezgo's point I still really dont intend on spending $100 on a scope for my .22. If I ever got serious about competing with a .22 I wouldn't mind spending serious money, but for me .22's are for fun.

That's exactly the right attitude, IMO. The only thing that matters is what you want and what you're comfortable with. It's all about fun.

BSA 3-9x40mm Sweet 22. Got mine on sale there a couple years ago for $47.95. They have gone up but it's still reasonable and a great scope.