Scopes for hunting squirrel

[tercel89]

What is a good reliable brand of scope for hunting squirrels with a rifle in .22LR ? I want one that is durable and reliable and not much over $100 . I want to put it on my Marlin bolt-action .22 .I had one a time ago but the darn cross-hairs came loose and it was just a mess.  Any help is appreciated . 

[runco]

Give them squirrels a chance, use open sights.  Seriously, this is the best way to learn.  Aim for the temple.

[173rdABN]

I've heard the cabelas series is a good, affordable scope for that application.

[Spots]

I like the Leapers/UTG 3-9x32. Great little scope for less than $100 Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[Lumber_Jack]

Honestly the Barska 1.5-4.5X20 is a really good cheap scope. I wouldn't trust it to hold zero on a heavy caliber but it's done well on my 10/22 http://www.opticsplanet.com/barska-1-5-4-5x20-ir-tactical-riflescope-ac10770.html Edited December 28, 2013 by Lumber_Jack

[mikegideon]

You need to make sure it's a rimfire scope. Center fire scopes have their parallax zeroed at 100 yards. Here's a decent one for 50 bucks. Parallax is zeroed at 50 yards...

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/211994/simmons-22-mag-rimfire-rifle-scope-3-9x-32mm-truplex-reticle-matte-with-rings

 

Looks like the rings may be crappy (the free ones usually are). 

[Spots]

Here is that leapers. Adjustable parallax from 3 yds to infinity. Red or green lit reticle, comes with decent qd rings. I had one on my AR for awhile and it performed very well. http://m.tactical-store.com/ts-lp-rs-scp-m392aolwq.html Tapatalk ate my spelling.

[mikegideon]

Here is that leapers. Adjustable parallax from 3 yds to infinity. Red or green lit reticle, comes with decent qd rings. I had one on my AR for awhile and it performed very well. http://m.tactical-store.com/ts-lp-rs-scp-m392aolwq.html Tapatalk ate my spelling.

 

Yep. An AO scope will work too. You just don't need one that's fixed at 100 yards. I have AO scopes on my 10-22 and my 17 HMR. 

 

EDIT: And BTW, it ain't just about parallax either. Center fire scopes (fixed parallax) tend to be out of focus at closer ranges where a .22 shoots the flattest.

Edited December 28, 2013 by mikegideon

[jtmaze]

Honestly, use iron sights. More fun easier to acquire targets and will make you a crack shot in no time. If you are hunting for food more than sport get a good long barrel shot gun. Otherwise good iron sights. I have 2 22lr guns one with scope for target and one for squirrels with iron sights. A lot more fun. JTM We the People of the United States, in order to form a more Perfect Union......

[will_reed]

I have a 4x32 Prostaff in Warne rings on my tree rat rifle, it's a very nice combo... Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk

[tercel89]

Cool information guys . I have never shot my Marlin since I bought it so I may try it today with iron sights and see what happens. It may surprise me . I think the furthest I'd be shooting at squrrils if I do get a scope will be around 100-150 feet . 

[79troublehead]

Don't laugh, but I use the simmons pro diamond 4x. It's a shotgun scope with the diamond shape surrounding the crosshair. Supposed to fit a turkeys head at 40 yds or some such nonsense.  Anyways, it works fine for me.

[kieefer]

Academy Sports has a pretty good selection that are mounted on stocks so you can fondle them.  :drool:

 

Plus;

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/72538-recommend-22lr-scope-for-200/

[tercel89]

I saw a Nikon Prostaff Rimfire scope in 4X32 . Here is the link . What do you guys think ? It is $109 at my local gun shop. 

http://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/Nikon-Products/Riflescopes/6718/PROSTAFF-4x32-Rimfire-Matte-Nikoplex.html

[will_reed]

That's the one I have, I think it's very nice for the money. Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk

[onemancoyote]

Tasco Varmint. Killed ALOT of squirrels with this scope on my cz 452 American. Owned it and shot it for 5 years or so now. Zero issues. I used it for three seasons of smallbore silhouette, making constant elevation adjustments and shooting into the AA class, still going strong.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/tasco-25-10x42-targetvarmint.html?gclid=CNjHg6mm3LsCFTJp7Aod5TsAZw&ef_id=Ud8FNAAABFxqJSlM:20140101060033:s Edited January 1, 2014 by onemancoyote

[dats82]

I used a variable power Simmons for a while, but here recently, I've used a fixed power 4x32 tasco and love it. It has held zero well and is clear as a bell. I know some people like to drop money on the latest and greatest stuff, but I am happy to make do with the stuff that uses technology that would have been top notch 15-20 yrs ago for a fraction of the price. I guess what I'm saying is that if you're looking for a scope to knock around in the woods and shoot some tree rats at 20-30 yards, I doubt you will appreciate much difference in a decent quality/decent reviews $40-50 scope verses a better name $100-120 scope.

[KaNaPaPi]

Academy sells the BSA Sweet 22, specifically designed for the 22. 3-9X40. Has 3 separate turrets for different weight bullets. Allows you to compensate for bullet drop out to 175 meters...assuming a 50 yard zero. Only $57. No, its not a nikon....but it is the best 22 scope for under $100. IMO. Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk