Rifle Scopes Advice on economy beginner NRL22 scope

[Grog11]

I’m getting a .22 AR built up for my kids to plink and basically learn about shooting. I want to get them a scope that they can use that will be capable of use in a NRL22 type of match if they choose to do that. I also want to spend as little $$ as possible on this as they seem to destroy everything they touch. If they actually start to show interest in this stuff, then I’ll splurge for a better scope later. Any suggestions on a budget rimfire scope that could be used in this scenario?

 

[308ftWIN]

SWFA Fixed. I'd think a 10x would work.

Built like a tank with fewer moving parts. Glass punches above its weight class. Parallax adjustments starting at 10y to infinity.

 

[koshkin]

I'll second that recommendation. Get them a SWFA 10x fixed scope and it will do everything you need for a while as far as rpecision shooting goes. For basic plinking and offhand shooting, you can always add an inexpensive red dot.

ILya

 

[Grog11]

Thanks, guys! I’ll look into that scope!

 

[Alabusa]

If you want a variable, take a look at the Athlon Argos BTR lineup.

 

[darth_ritis]

Vortex Diamondback Tactical is a decent choice as well.

 

[556ARs]

The SWFA Super Sniper 3-15x. FFP, Mil-quad reticle, target turrets, side focus, 6m-infinity paralax adjustment, and if the glass is as good as the fixed 10x I have from them, then I think it would be hard to beat. $699.95

 

[Grouper]

The SWFA Super Sniper 3-15x. FFP, Mil-quad reticle, target turrets, side focus, 6m-infinity paralax adjustment, and if the glass is as good as the fixed 10x I have from them, then I think it would be hard to beat. $699.95

Buy once cry once. Get them on board with a Mrad scope to start with .

 

[sirpoopsalot]

Is SWFA a brand or a storefront? I googled and came to a storefront. Do they have their own brand?


I found it.

 

[gnochi]

Is SWFA a brand or a storefront? I googled and came to a storefront. Do they have their own brand?


I found it.

It’s a store that has their own line of scopes.

 

[nockhunter]

You can get the SWFA in 10x, 12x, 16x, and 20x fixed power.

Mike

 

[Mooseknuckles]

Plus one on the swfa scopes. They have held up and tracked true in everything from 22 to 338 lapua.

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[spife7980]

Is SWFA a brand or a storefront? I googled and came to a storefront. Do they have their own brand?


I found it.

Its a store front but they are basically the old good japanese tasco scopes from what Ive read. Before tasco got their name paired to cheap 20 buck walmart pellet gun scopes.

The swfa ss fixed power is a solid, if unspectacular, scope, a work horse if you will. They have upgraded the glass in the more expensive HD models that is reportedly pretty darn good but the regular models owe their good reputation to the tracking and durability. Which is really all anyone wants in a 2-300 dollar scope, youre not going to get hubble level glass obviously but you also wont pull your hair out trying to figure out why you cant get it to zero and adjust properly.

 

[sirpoopsalot]

Its a store front but they are basically the old good japanese tasco scopes from what Ive read. Before tasco got their name paired to cheap 20 buck walmart pellet gun scopes.

The swfa ss fixed power is a solid, if unspectacular, scope, a work horse if you will. They have upgraded the glass in the more expensive HD models that is reportedly pretty darn good but the regular models owe their good reputation to the tracking and durability. Which is really all anyone wants in a 2-300 dollar scope, youre not going to get hubble level glass obviously but you also wont pull your hair out trying to figure out why you cant get it to zero and adjust properly.

Yeah read all about them over the last few days and the pedigree was quite impressive. I saw no bad reviews for a scope that has been available for eons it seems. I ordered the 10x fixed mil/mil last night.