when I got my first few 22s I first got a BSA sweet. Then got cheap Simmons. I like the BSA better and the Simmons scopes seemed to lose zero if knocking them too hard. Really had to baby it. Much prefer a decent Nikon if able to go over $100. More $ you spend, the glass is better and less distortions IMO. Its really hard to judge scope quality sometimes, gotta put them through a torture test or see how they respond to the windage and elevation adjustments. Cheap ones can move your elevation when making windage adjustments. I had a cheap simmons I sent back on Amazon cause the retical was canted. I have a new 22 that I put the Simmons 40mm on yesterday so I guess I'll get a remembrance again. If gun shoots well, I'll spend some more $ on better scope.
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I have a few Sightmark SX core .22lr scopes on my plinking guns,, I really like em for budget 22 scopes
https://txfactoryoutlet.com/optics/rifle/sightmark-core-sx-4x32-22lr-bdc-rimfire-riflescope.html
https://txfactoryoutlet.com/optics/rifle/sightmark-core-sx-4x32-22lr-bdc-rimfire-riflescope.html
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Still would like to know if anyone has experience with any Athlon optics.
Only heard bad stuff about Athlon, but if others have different experiences I'd love to hear
Mueller is probably my favorite lower-cost scope. I three of their 8-32x44 scopes that I use on rimfires and light recoiling varmint rifles. It might be a little over your $200 price tag.
https://www.ellettbrothers.com/
https://www.ellettbrothers.com/
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I had an early Simmons 2X pistol scope. It was brutally tough. No complaints after it endured 1500 fps 240 grain JHP handloads and countless more 1400 fps loads. I always wondered who made the original Simmons line. Mine was Japanese made IIRC. Traded it for a Ruger 77 MKII in 30-06. Still gave the rifle.
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Heck, if you can swing $300, you can get a Diamondback Tactical 4-16x from Sport Optics TODAY. Last day of 15% off sale.
Normally $349, now $296.65
I may have to order one. Just because.
Normally $349, now $296.65
I may have to order one. Just because.
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Heck, if you can swing $300, you can get a Diamondback Tactical 4-16x from Sport Optics TODAY. Last day of 15% off sale.
Normally $349, now $296.65
I may have to order one. Just because.
This is a great route to go. I know it may seem illogical, but it's not uncommon to spend a significant amount more for the optic than you paid for the gun.
Especially as I age, I find I have less tolerance for "cheap" optics.
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