Picked up a Savage Mark II. Cheapest of the cheap. 212 out the door at Ramsey. No accutrigger (which I don't mind at all) and in a nasty plastic stock. The gun shoots great. I have a scope on it that works. It was a gift from a friend. However, the glass is a little wavy and I'm kinda picky. So, I'm looking for a scope. Also, I picked up a stock from Vortex0178 and spent a few hours in the garage with the DA and some sandpaper to 400. It's looking really great. I would like a scope to complement that as well. I will post pics as soon as she's done.

 

Vortex said to look at the Mueller line, specifically the APV 4-14.5x40. Seems like a sweet little scope but I am one that likes to keep the options open as I know NOTHING about this stuff. Hell, I almost spent my hard earned money on a UTG for goodness sakes!!! So, I am looking for suggestions.

 

As for what I am looking to do: I want to shoot accurately to 50yds. Consistently (yes, I know I need to do my part!!!). I am looking for clear glass. No doo-dads necessary, just the basics. I would like to keep the price at or below 175 since I will need rings and such. Target turrets would be nice, but not necessary. A nice, simple reticle would be preferred as well, but I'll deal with whatever.

 

Thanks, as always.

 

Christopher

Hey Christopher,

 

The Mueller APV is a great rimfire scope. I have one on a .17 HMR and one on a .17 HM2 (both Savages, by the way). The Adjustable Objective is a great option to have.

 

Since you are looking to target shoot, you don't really need to worry about low-light conditions. The APV isn't so hot in low light.... but for $130, no scope is going to be.

 

Check out Burris Signature Zee rings. I use them on my rimfires. No need to lap the rings and the plastic compression pieces make a nice tight hold on the scope w/o any risk of scope ring marks. I don't think I'd trust the rings on harder recoiling guns, but some other people do.

Thanks for the insight.

 

I have a line on a pro staff 4-12 for a decent price and may go with that. It's gotten really good reviews. And, I can have it in hand tomorrow.

 

C

That's not a bad little scope. But keep in mind, it has a non-adjustable parallax setting of 100 yards. On lower power, it won't be much of an issue for you if you are shooting at 50 yards. But when you turn up the magnification of a scope, the parallax issue gets worse.

That's not a bad little scope. But keep in mind, it has a non-adjustable parallax setting of 100 yards. On lower power, it won't be much of an issue for you if you are shooting at 50 yards. But when you turn up the magnification of a scope, the parallax issue gets worse.

 

Which scope are you talking about, the Mueller or the Nikon?

 

C

Which scope are you talking about, the Mueller or the Nikon?

 

C

 

The Nikon

Cool. Thanks. Hadn't noticed that. I guess I'd want the medium rings? They don't have low.

 

C

I have had both, the Mueller APV and Nikon Prostaff. The Mueller is a very good scope for the money but, the Nikon glass is far better, Check out these two for rimfire use.

 

http://swfa.com/Nikon-3-9x40-ProStaff-Rimfire-Scope-P48766.aspx

 

http://swfa.com/Nikon-3-9x40-ProStaff-Target-EFR-Rimfire-Scope-P51957.aspx

Nikon ProStaff 3-9x40 is a great scope. I have one on a Savage MKII BTV. The parallax is set at 50, but I can shoot accurately from 25 - 125 yards or so - not a problem. The PROSTAFF line has adjustable turrets under the caps, plus re-settable turrets (sight in your rifle and set the turrets to zero).

 

All for about $150, which meets your budget.

 

I also have a Nikon Buckmasters 6-18x40 that came off a flat-top varmint AR, This had an adjustable parallax (50-1000) but it was too much scope for a .22.

I guess I'd want the medium rings? They don't have low.

 

For a standard barrel .22 and a scope w. a 40mm objective, medium is good.

 

Just last week I found out the hard way that my bull barrel .17 HMR needs high rings for a 40mm scope because of the extra thickness of the barrel. Oh well, it's always good to have extra rings lying around!

Will a 3-9 give me enough for target shooting? I keep thinking that more magnification is more better? I'll be doing casual stuff, not competitive (well, I won't be competing against another person, just against me is enough to keep me going!) so where should I be?

 

Scopes are very confusing to me. I guess that's why the red dot thing is so good for so many. Nice and simple.

 

C

I use a 4.5 x 14 scope(leo) in .22LR match out to 200m.

Don't be fooled that the higher the magnification the better, 3x9 is fine for plinking.

I took advantage of the 10% off sale at Optics Planet. Got the Mueller APV plus rings for just under 160 shipped. I'm pretty jazzed. Thanks for all the help on here.

 

C

Will a 3-9 give me enough for target shooting? I keep thinking that more magnification is more better?

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Scopes are very confusing to me.

 

Yeah, 3-9 is fine for casual target shooting. More important, just having a scope - seeing the difference (or lack of) at different magnifications, mounting, adjusting, etc. - will answer all your questions.

 

Good luck with the purchase and your new Savage.

This scope seems pretty popular with the folks at rimfirecentral.com so that helped me make my choice as well. I figure if it doesn't suit me, it's popular enough that I should be able to move it easily. Hopefully, though, it works well.

 

C

Good luck with it. Tell us how it works out!

Trigger guard and floorplate showed up today. Got them on. Waiting on the scope.

 

C

Scope showed up last nite. Got it mounted within an hour. So far it seems great. Hoping to take it to the range in the next week or so. I've been to Bullet hole 2 times in as many days with the kids, so I need to give it a minute. Thank God .22 is cheap!!! I'll use the BH to get it sighted in and then look for a place to take it to 50+ yards.

 

Thanks everyone on here that helped me figure this out. I really appreciate it.

 

C