Recommend Optic for .22 LR AR

[Expat]

I am leaning toward getting a traditional type scope. I see that most companies have an official "rimfire" model having to do with the parallax settings. Several sites I looked at said the Leupold VX-Freedom was the best buy for this. Thoughts?

 

[KLB]

How far do you plan to shoot it? Do you have a preferred scope manufacturer?

My 15-22 has a red dot on it. My Savage FVSR has a 3x9 Vortex Crossfire II, which I have been very happy with.

Alan even has a couple of Refurbs right now

REFURBISHED CROSSFIRE II 3-9X50 RIFLESCOPE V-BRITE

REFURBISHED CROSSFIRE II 3-9X40 RIFLESCOPE V-BRITE

 

[Expat]

I am going to guess that most of my shooting would be 60 yards or less. Might I try it at 100 yards if I find it surprisingly accurate at 50-60? Maybe.

 

[tcecil88]

I have this one on my .22 LR AR. I have had good luck with it so far.
https://www.primaryarms.com/primary-arms-3-9x44-sfp-classic-rifle-scope-duplex-reticle

 

[jwamplerusa]

I have a Bushnell Rimfire Riflescope Drop Zone 22 BDC. It is adequate. I kind of wish I had purchased the illuminated version, but to be honest it would just be another battery to replace. Purchase was based on price more than performance.

 

[Tactically Fat]

I'll go farther and say that if it's a conversion .22 - then you'll probably want a different product than a dedicated actual .22LR barreled AR-pattern rifle.

If a conversion bolt - then probably a RDS is fine.

If a dedicated gun - then you can work on a scope that'll meet the goals of the mission. For 100 yards max... the 3x-9x scope world is your playground. Even an inexpensive Simmons .22Mag scope would work pretty well.

 

[d.kaufman]

I run Simmons pro target scopes on me and the daughters 10/22s. Good value for the money. Glass is ok. Has target turrets. Can get in 3x9 and 4×12. They have some other magnification options as well

Been using them for years now and I have no complaints

Simmons ProTarget Rimfire Rifle Scope 3-9x 40mm Truplex Reticle Matte

The Simmons ProTarget series of scopes are designed to produce pinpoint accuracy with your rimfire rifle. The extremely bright, sharp images with the...

www.midwayusa.com

 

[bcannon]

I am leaning toward getting a traditional type scope. I see that most companies have an official "rimfire" model having to do with the parallax settings. Several sites I looked at said the Leupold VX-Freedom was the best buy for this. Thoughts?

If it's for your new HK, I personally would agree with the Leopold VX-Freedom but I would go with the 4-12×40 over the 3-9. Only reason being is the extra little bit of magnification helps with older eyes and the Tri-moa reticle is nice for spotting and precision work between 50-200yds very comfortably. Another couple +'s are that it's an American company and has Leopold warranty.

 

[ACC]

You going for accuracy or speed?

Accuracy? = scope

Speed? = red dot

 

[Gabriel]

I have an old Vortex Viper 1-4 on mine and like it al lot. I think the reticle works really well for rimfire. They've since been rebadged as the Ranger and are pretty inexpensive.

Vortex Ranger 1-4x24 Rifle Scope TMCQ MOA RGR-1401

Buy Vortex Ranger 1-4x24 Rifle Scope TMCQ MOA RGR-1401 at Eurooptic.com. This Vortex Ranger Scope features exposed tactical-style elevation and windage turrets with .5 MOA per click adjustments and 220 MOA of travel. Shop Vortex Rifle Scope online.

www.eurooptic.com

 

[Mij]

Just my gut feeling, gotta go with bc‘s @bcannon point o view. But my newest 22 RF rifle is a 10-22 I bought 30 years ago for squirrels. I’ve got old eyes so I can relate.

 

[DadSmith]

I am leaning toward getting a traditional type scope. I see that most companies have an official "rimfire" model having to do with the parallax settings. Several sites I looked at said the Leupold VX-Freedom was the best buy for this. Thoughts?

I run a Vortex 2-7× Rimfire on my 10/22 it's good for hunting and plunking.
If you want to shoot tiny groups you might want to go upto 12+ power scope with AO feature.

 

[Expat]

Just providing an update. I got the Leupold. it is a 2-7x33 rimfire.
I got a base with rings and mounted it last night. Just need to get it sighted in now.

 

[Mij]

Just providing an update. I got the Leupold. it is a 2-7x33 rimfire.
I got a base with rings and mounted it last night. Just need to get it sighted in now.

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Cool beans, can’t wait till you shoot it n tell us how it went. Looks fantastic.

 

[jwamplerusa]

Just providing an update. I got the Leupold. it is a 2-7x33 rimfire.
I got a base with rings and mounted it last night. Just need to get it sighted in now.

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Nice! Hope you have a deep stash of 22LR, because a 22LR AR is just to much fun to stop. Mine manages to burn through more ammo than planned on nearly every range trip.

 

[Expat]

Nice! Hope you have a deep stash of 22LR, because a 22LR AR is just to much fun to stop. Mine manages to burn through more ammo than planned on nearly every range trip.

oh, i have a little bit

 

[OneBadV8]

oh, i have a little bit

get to the range yet? huh, huh, huh?

 

[Hookeye]

Leupold Freedom VX 3-9x EFR looks OK on a .22 AR IMHO

 

[GLOCK91]

I have a vortex crossfire on one and a spitfire 2 on the other I like the spitfire better.

 

[Hookeye]

Barely fits LOL