Rifle Scopes SWFA SS 6x vs. Weaver GS 3-10x vs. Leupold Mark AR mod1 3-9x.... For 22lr trainer

[Crosshair]

Hey fellas, just wondering what you all think about the sub $350 mil/mil scope options for my Rem AAC-SD 22. I'm leaning towards the SS 6x due to the supposed 140+ moa of internal adjustment and 10 mils worth of holdover in the reticle. I prefer variable scopes, but the fixed 6x seems about perfect for the 22lr.... I ommited the Bushnell 10x; thinking to much magnification potentially. Do you think the Weaver or Leupold would be a better buy for the versatility?

Tried to make this thread a Poll, didn't get it done in time.

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

I own two of those, the 6x SS and the Weaver Grand Slam 3-10x40 (Midway mil/mil version). Both are very good values.

SS Pros:
ruggedness
adjustable focus down to 10m
very good turrets

Cons:
fixed power
big (long and diameter)

Grand Slam Pros:
Optical clarity (for the price)
zoom
small size/weight

Cons:
sloppy turrets
fixed focus/parallax

I'm actually putting the SS 6x on a .22 rimfire trainer shortly. I think it's a great fit for that use. I think the GS is a great budget mildot for a centerfire.

 

[Will Fennell]

The SS 10x Mil/Mil is about perfect for a .22 trainer......that is what mine current wears. I used the weaver GS 3-10 for awhile, but I really like the SS better.

 

[eclipse57]

I have the Weaver on my Savage 22 and it is a good scope for the money. Admittedly I have not shot it past 200 yards.

At my age and my eyes, I feel like a scope with side focus would suit my needs better. I will probably seek out one of the Vortex/Midway USA exclusive 5-15X scopes for the Savage 22. I have one on my Savage 10FP and like the idea of matching scopes for my trainer and my centerfire.

 

[BCP]

Hey fellas, just wondering what you all think about the sub $350 mil/mil scope options for my Rem AAC-SD 22. I'm leaning towards the SS 6x due to the supposed 140+ moa of internal adjustment and 10 mils worth of holdover in the reticle. I prefer variable scopes, but the fixed 6x seems about perfect for the 22lr.... I ommited the Bushnell 10x; thinking to much magnification potentially. Do you think the Weaver or Leupold would be a better buy for the versatility?

Tried to make this thread a Poll, didn't get it done in time.

SWFA 6x or 10x mil mil, I may have a 10x mil mil for sale if you're interested. Both of them have around 36mils total adjustment.

 

[BCP]

I think the GS is a great budget mildot for a centerfire.

That's what I think too. I sold mine to a friend and he loves it.

 

[Crosshair]

Thanks for the input guys, I'm leaning towards the SS, but now am considering the 10x aswell. Do you think it is too much scope for a 22? I might occasionally take a shot at a grouse at say, 10 yards... It looks like they can focus that close but I wonder if field of view would suffer too much. I'm sure Id like it when trying to stretch it out towards 400 yards for fun. Hmm... Maybe I should just man up and get the ss 3-9.

 

[SomeOtherGuy]

The 3-9x SS is a great scope too. No focus/parallax but you don't really need it if you're OK using lower magnification at closer distances. I think a fixed 10x would be too much to attempt taking a shot at game at 10 yards.

 

[fireEMT5]

No question the SS 3-9 is a great scope. I won't be parting with mine. You'll have to up your budget to get one or wait for the SS3-15 to start shipping and you may see some SS 3-9's for sale on here or the sample list.