I'm looking for a scope to put on my 10/22. I'd like a low-power variable (in the 1.5 (or 2)-5x area) to perforate paper at up to 100ish yards. I want crosshairs (or mildot) rather than MOA dot. I'd also prefer to keep the price under $200. I'm obviously not looking for high-end glass, just something reasonable to plink with.
I really don't want to go through ten different scopes trying to find one that doesn't suck. Anybody have any recommendations on brands or, preferably, specific models to check out?
I really don't want to go through ten different scopes trying to find one that doesn't suck. Anybody have any recommendations on brands or, preferably, specific models to check out?
. I've had 2 BSA scopes. I gave away a 6-24 BSA. It was utterly useless in the upper half of it's alleged range and barely passable in the lower end. It seemed OK in the store but just about any scope looks good enough standing in a shop looking through it. The other is a 4-12 airgun scope on a seldom-used .17 HM2. Most of my 20+ scopes are Bushnell, primarily 3200s & 4200s. We'll spend 6-8 hours a day behind a scope on a prairie dog trip and cheap optics just don't cut it. The one exception I've found is the Mueller APV. It's a 4.5-14 with an adjustable objective and duplex reticle. Mine's mounted on a CZ 452 Trainer in .17 HMR which has ruined a slew of p dogs. SWFA has it for $114.95 and, IMO, you won't find a better scope for the money. I'll be glad to let you take a look through it. 
