Best scope

[deerslayer512]

I am looking for a new scope for my marlin 780 in 22 long rifle. Im looking for a nice scope that costs less than 150 and will keep a great zero so i can get better groups from my 22.

 

[sloughfoot]

For my 22 rifles I use the $40 or so scopes in the plastic packages with rings. In 4 power.

Groups in any .22 rifle are far more dependent on ammo than the scope on the rifle. Try different ammo for the best groups. That is my advice.

 

[JStarr]

Depends who you ask... My preference is Vortex Crossfire 2.7x32 $129.99

 

[oldpink]

Not to be argumentative, but why go with a very low tier scope when the original poster already stated that he has a budget that roughly equals ($150) the price of his rifle?
Is it just because it's a .22LR?
That price range will get you quite a bit of scope for the money.
Given those parameters, it all comes down to exactly what features you want: size, weight, magnification, fixed or variable, objective and eyepiece diameter, reticle, parallax adjustment, etc.

It's currently selling a bit over $200, but I was able to get the Leupold VX-I 2-7x28mm rimfire scope for $180 on sale less than two years ago.
Leupold VX-1 2-7x28mm .22 Caliber Rimfire Rifle Scope FREE S&H 113872, 113871. Leupold Rifle Scopes.
I mounted this one on my Marlin 39A, and I love it.
Plus, it allows me to have a rifle that's 100% USA made, from the rifle itself, to the Gun Chaps (vinyl zip-on stock protectors), to the scope rings and bases, to the scope.

 

[42769vette]

Vortex crossfire 2 2-7 IS the best scope for a rimfire in your price range today. That may eventually change, but as of today that IS your answer.

 

[Captianbullseye]

I would go with the BSA Sweet .22

 

[Vendetta]

I would go with the BSA Sweet .22

Hell no. I beat 2 of those to death with a hammer as both failed in less than 100 rds through a 10/22. Gamo would not stand behind their product and told me it would cost me $30 just for them to look at a $45 scope. They are junk and I told them I would let anyone considering their product know this. They didnt seem to care. So Im holding up my end.

I would look at a Nikon prostaff 3-9. Quality piece.