Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

[BW88]

What do you suggest. Top priority: must be durable, long lasting design. I'm going to use it for small game and some target shooting. Most of the shooting will be inside 75 yards. I will occasionally shoot paper out to 150 or so. It needs to be rimfire paralax set at 50 yards, or adjustable objective.

I'm interested in a variable 2-7 or 3-9, but, if bomb proof durability is at issue, I'd settle for a fixed 4 power if it will be more durable than a variable, in my price range.

I'd like to spend less than $300, but I'll be flexible if something more expensive meets the criteria.

Leupold? Nikon? Vortex?

 

[BW88]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

Oh, and I'd like it to have a smaller diameter objective so I can mount it as low as possible on the rifle. 40 mm objective or smaller.

 

[Sc0]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40, Adjustable Objective that goes down to 10 meters, ballistic reticle, and durable enough for spring-ram airguns. $299 from just about any vendor.

 

[condor22]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

If you're looking for a fixed power scope, I recommend the SWFA SS 6x42mm Tactical Riflescope http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-6x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P53711.aspx

Sam

 

[Ghillie Zen]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

FWIW, I'm going to switch out the 4-16 Weaver I currently have on my cz452 with the Nikon P22 2-7x32 BDC 150. It has a 50 yd parallax setting and the bdc fits my needs for shooting out to 150-200. It's promoted as an AR-22 type optic, but I see no reason why it shouldn't be just as useful on a bolt.

Based on my past experiences with Nikons and plenty of shining reviews on the web, I think this optic looks to be a solid choice for around $150.

 

[BW88]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

Thanks gents, I'll check those out.

What kind of mounts/rings are you running on your 452 American? And what height rings?

 

[CCCCanuck]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

Weaver 2.5-7 and 3-9

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Classic-Rimfire-Scopes-C232.aspx

2.5-7 has parallax set to 50 yds, 3-9 is AO

Had a rifle with a 2.5-7 and took my fair share of squirrels with it, great scope for the money.

 

[Skang]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CCCCanuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Weaver 2.5-7 and 3-9

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Classic-Rimfire-Scopes-C232.aspx

2.5-7 has parallax set to 50 yds, 3-9 is AO

Had a rifle with a 2.5-7 and took my fair share of squirrels with it, great scope for the money. </div></div>

I am deciding from those two as well. but I probably end up getting 3-9 AO

 

[204dogger]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/275994/...n-reticle-matte

Nikon Prostaff Target EFR Rimfire Rifle Scope 3-9x 40mm

great little scope!

Chris

 

[Chard]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: CCCCanuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Weaver 2.5-7 and 3-9

http://swfa.com/Weaver-Classic-Rimfire-Scopes-C232.aspx

2.5-7 has parallax set to 50 yds, 3-9 is AO

Had a rifle with a 2.5-7 and took my fair share of squirrels with it, great scope for the money. </div></div>

This - 2.5-7 power Weaver. Small objective and light weight. Lifetime warranty. I have five different Weavers for approx 10 years and no problems what so ever. Japanese made and worth the asking price. Check them out.

 

[SporterII]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

Talley medium are what you want for 'best bombproof'.Short of drill / tap.

 

[Skang]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

"Chard" what type of scope rings are those?

 

[P Henry]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

No reason to go small on the objective in order to lower the scope. The bolt throw on the CZ 452/455 prevents you from really low mounting, unless you have a scope with an abnormally small/thin occular bell.

Weight/handling, however, is another matter.

 

[YTALER]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

Chard has what I think is as close to perfect that you will get for a hunting rig.

 

[BW88]

Re: Scope suggestions for CZ452 American--small game

So, medium or higher rings are required to clear the occular?

How does the glass in the Weaver 2-7 compare to Leupold glass in a 2-7?