Looking to scope my .22. I have a both an older weaver K-4 and a Redfield Tracker I took my .35. Both worked well on center fire rifles. I have heard the parallax is set wrong on these for .22 ranges and that I should get a ".22 scope". Still others on another site say they use regular rifle scopes with no apparent problems. Give me your thoughts on this----would like to scope this soon. Thanks JOHN

Most scopes for big game hunting are set to be parallax-free at about 150 yards or so, unless they have an adjustable objective.

I quit using cheap '22' scopes years ago; got tired of the zero always wandering off.

On a whim, found a used Leupold 4x at a gunshow for about a hundred bucks; sent it back to them with instructions to adjust to be parallax-free at 50 yards.

Works like a champ - have done several more - and I can always use that scope on a centerfire if I have to (should still be able to hit a deer to 200 yards with no problem).

My advice.....

my very favorite .22 rifle scope is the Leupold Vari-X 3-9x33mm EFR compact. it has an adjustable objective that goes down to 10 meters or so and the variable power is nice when shooting at random distances. it list for about $360 or so at Cabela's so it isn't for just any rifle. mine is on my 10/22T and the combination really makes a dent in the gopher population.

monty

Either of your scopes will do pretty well on a .22. As MikeG said, many centerfire rifle scopes are set to be parallax free at 150, some others at 100 yards.
IME, you can get some accuracy improvement by usuing a scope set for parallax at 50 yards, or an adjustable objective. A Burris 3-9 R/A scope that has adjustable objective proved that to me.
But, unless you gotta have pinpoint accuracy at all distances, I wouldn't worry about it. Matter of fact, I have an old Weaver K4 on one of my .22's...

I think the best scope for a .22 is a Leupold Vari X 2-7x28 RF Special. The parallax is adjusted to 60 yards. It weighs 8.2 oz., and is 9.9 inches long. The fine Duplex reticle is nice for small game hunting or target practice. The best All around scope that I have ever used for a .22.

God Bless: Leon

I found a good scope for the money is sold by Cabelas. It's intended for shotguns and muzzle loaders and is on four of my rugar 22s. I paid $69.00 for them and they have duplex reticles and seem to shoot very well.

You can go to wally world and get a tasco scope for a centerfire for 50 bucks or so. I have 2 tasco scopes, cheap and good enough for any rifle. Just don't go swimming with it, there not totally waterproof!

I hear the worst thing about Simmions scopes.

Yes, they are cheap
No, I dont need, nor can afford a top of the line scope
I dont want to spend over $50 for a scope, when I just shoot for fun plinking purposes.

I just have a .22MAG scope by simmions, I forget the price. But Ive had it for a year now, and to the best of my knowledge its still center

Simmons does market some lower quality scopes, but the 6.5 - 20x WhiteTailClassic is really good on the .22. especially the target rifles. Parallax is adjustable with the bell. I purchased my first one in 92 and was so impressed that I eventually purchased 3 more for use on another .22 and on a pair of .308 tactical rifles and have been pleased with how they hold zero and take the recoil. Simmons has a lifetime warranty to back them up.

I have purchased some simmons scopes that were not of the quality of these, and had no problem in returning them. I think SWFA.com has these WTC 6.5-20 models still. Worth your investigation sir!

Don't forget the scopes that are intended for muzzleloaders and shotguns. They're rugged and usually parallaxed to ~50 yards.

-91

You can get an idea of how much parallax can affect your accuracy by holding the scope in a fixed position at the distance you will be shooting, then move your head side to side and see how much the reticle appears to move. You can get away with some movement if your target is big enough, but for pinpoint accuracy at closer distances you need the parallax adjustment for that distance. That is why stock fit is important, as you want your cheek in the same position for each shot.

I have been very satisfied with my $25 fixed 4x BSA scope from Walmart. Clear as a bell, holds zero very well, and costs next to nothing. Even came with lens covers.

josie

I also have a BSA scope on my T/C Classic. I found one of the 4X air rifle scopes with AO and target knobs. It eliminates any parallax when the distance is set and, so far, it works great.

i have 2 marlin 60's one with a 3x9x36 bushnell &one with a barska 3x9x40 the latter less than $40 on ebayand its deadly on squirrels and rabbits,for what it's worth.

I put a fixed 6 power on my squirell gun and it was too much. Settled on a Tasco in 4x. Not too worried about parallax, this thing is more accurate than I can hold, to about 70 yards.

I refuse to spend more for a scope, than I do for the rifle. But you just can't believe the difference a 1" tube makes.