What kind of scopes you're using?

[Lorenzo]

Athlon Talos btr, Primary Arms with reticle of choice, SWFA, Vortex all good choices. Really research reticle and turrwts, as in MILS vs. MOS. You want the turrets to match the reticle unless you get a standard duplex reticle. Also research first focal plane vs. Second focal plane. I love tree style MIL reticle because I use holdover instead of dialing because you can get farther, more accurately,cheaper with a tree reticle. That way you can get it zeroed and leave the turrets alone. That way if the turrets don't track 100% accurately (which is likely to be the case with cheaper scopes) you still can use the reticle for accurate holdovera. I take my .22 out to 300 and my 17 hmr out 450. What about your scope doesn't fit? You need to take your scopes objective lense size, ring diameter and height into consideration. Look on snipers hide in the rifles cope section on how to calculate ring height. Also another BSA tactical 6x24 mildot would do the job for you.stay away from Barska and really the stuff Nikon offers is pretty behind the times. Tell us more about what your going to be doing with the rifle as far as use and what targets at what distances min. - max range planned to shoot at.

[J.Baker]

Look on snipers hide in the rifles cope section on how to calculate ring height.

Or just read our article here:

http://www.savageshooters.com/content.php?51-Scope-Mounts-Getting-It-Right-The-First-Time

[Savage Buckeye]

I have a Nikron ProStaff Rim Fire on my Mark II BTVSS. It is silver (stainless) and really looks great with the gun. I have 5 .22LR rifles, but this Savage and Nikron scope combination is HANDS DOWN the best of the group in terms of shooting accuracy.

[J.Baker]

The new Bushnell Rimfire Optics line (ones with side focus) are pretty nice for the money. Haven't handled the 3-9x40 model, but now own both the 3-12x40 and 6-18x40. Definitely better than anything BSA is putting out.

[Deadshot2]

I read the opening posts and got to thinking "How many scopes have I purchased and no longer use, or no longer have, that cost less than $500? Either sold or just sitting on the shelf unused.

I stopped counting at 10. Several years ago I decided I would buy just one more scope that I would be able to use forever, meet or exceed all my needs, and one with no compromises.

I ended up buying a NF B.E.A.S.T last fall. Yes, it cost a small fortune but funny thing. I'd spent almost 50% more on all the other scopes I purchased. I have two NF Scopes that handle all my needs now on several rifles. A 12-42X56MM NXS for Target and the B.E.A.S.T for any "Tactical/Hunting" use although it's a blast to use for target shooting as well, especially if targets are at unknown distances and quick ranging is necessary.

Something to think of for those who plan on shooting for lots of years and can save up the $$. I gave up "dinners out" for a year to pay for the B.E.A.S.T. Twice a month at an average of $150 per (Nice restaurant, dinner for two, drinks, tip, etc, all added up).

There are a lot of really nice scopes for less money and naturally they will meet the needs of those who aren't into extreme shooting but there is often that feeling of "I wonder what it would be like-------" :p

[MoriCNC]

Lot's of great replies here. I like the buy a bargain Ebay, amazon, clearance etc. somewhere and shoot the hell out of it and over time stash a little coin in a dark hole. Research all the while for what you need vs what you want and come up with a compromise.

[ChattanoogaPhil]

SWFA 16X with a EGW 40MOA base (EGW custom cut).

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[kcb38]

I have a Simmons 3-9X32 22 Mag scope with adjustable objective on a '69 Marlin Model 80, and I have one w/o AO on my son's MkII youth. For the money, I don't think you're going to find much better. The AO scope was under 50 bucks on sale and the non-AO was $13 shipped with a rebate. :cool:

We're only shooting these rifles 50 yards so we don't need real high end glass. We've been very happy with the Simmons for our usage.

[celltech]

Simple and cheap Nikon 3-9x40 rimfire model...

[3rd SFG (Ret)]

...I'm not studied enough on sub $50 scopes to provide counsel to you, I can say that if in future your resources allow you to do, Nikon prostaff's are about the best for the buck..I know that is a subjective statement, however I own 3 of them and they have made rimfire shooting fun again..

the one model I have is most remarkable, it the PROSTAFF Target EFR (extended focus range).. I've never seen a scope quite like it. It can bring a object completely in focus down to 10 meter away. I can focus on a dandelion stalk..and hit the stalk..! Sometimes..ha..

[Czy_Horse]

I am using a Vortex Diamondback 4-12 x 40 AO with their Dead-Hold BBC Reticle. It's a very nice optic for the price.

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The Vortex Crossfire II 4-12 x 40 AO was my choice. Hard to beat their VIP transferable warranty.

[ChattanoogaPhil]

I use a fixed 16x SWFA. It has over 100moa of elevation adjustment.
Combined with a custom cut EGW 40moa base I can reach out 400yds with standard velocity ammo. .
FV-SR

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[lal357]

I just had a mark 2 btvss given to me tonight and im thinking of using it to practice ftr at 300 yards i have an older tasco 10x40x50 and a weaver t36 sitting in the safe which one yall think