okay guys I am new to 22 long range shooter need a scope recommendation for a savage FV-SR. The longest I will be shot in is 100 yards. Mainly 50 yard punching paper but would also like to be able to shoot squirrels 50 and closer. I want to stay under $300 max but cheaper would be nice. Would like mil mil if possible.
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Probably not high end enough for most here, but I put a Nikon P-22 with the graduated turrets on my FV-SR build to help keep it more of a "budget" it tracks well and returns to the correct sport for the distances listed on the turret
P-Rimfire 2-7x32 Nikoplex with Extra Turret from Nikon
P-Rimfire 2-7x32 Nikoplex with Extra Turret from Nikon
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Thanks I will take a look at the nikon. Any more suggestions
Rhyno I was thinking about the ss line but I was looking at the 16x and thought it might not work to well with a close up target squirrel say 20 yard
Yea, I don't think it would, I'm a little worried about the 10x, the closet I shot with it was 29 yards at paper, it's not to bad looking through it in the house.
That's why I contemplated the 6x, but got a good deal on the 10x during a Christmas Sale at swfa.
That's why I contemplated the 6x, but got a good deal on the 10x during a Christmas Sale at swfa.
I put the Bushnell AR22 on mine and I'm happy with it - suits my purposes anyway and the price was right. Supposedly the parallax goes down to 10 yards, but I found it is more like 20 yards. Other than that, it has a simple BDC reticle and MOA knobs that seem to track pretty good.
I have also been looking at Mueller scopes anyone have experience with these
Midway only special - BSA Tactical Mil-Mil 4 x 14 x 44. This scope works well for .22, side parralax down to 10 yards. This thing kicks butt for a .22 rifle. I know all kinds of bad things said about the BSA, but it is a Midway only product and is for me a real good scope. It works well, repeatable and I have had no issues with it.
Mueller is good, I have one. Weaver Classic V is also good, for your needs I would suggest the balistic x reticle over the fine dot reticle since you will be using it for hunting. I picked up a used classic v for $260 so they can be had for your budget. 4-16 should be plenty for want you are wanting to do with it.
I have been eyeballing one of these for the 455. The price is right, its mil-mil and FFP.
Primary Arms 4-14X44 Mil Mil FFP Scope - First Focal Plane - Mil Turret - Mil Reticle Scope
Primary Arms 4-14X44 Mil Mil FFP Scope - First Focal Plane - Mil Turret - Mil Reticle Scope
I think the Mueller 4.5-14×40AO Tactical would be good for what you are wanting to do with it and is far under your max budget. It's a 30mm tube.
Or something else that is Mueller that you like. I'm sure it's not the only good scope, but I think you will be safe on not being disappointed.
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I have a Savage MKII with a Nikon Pro Staff Rimefire 3-9x40 with the BDC 150 reticle which I use at an outdoor where Im usually hitting steal animal shaped targets at 100yrds. I previously had a $45 Barska and the difference between to two scopes is astronomical. The Nikon is very clear, holds zero well with a lot of great features; positive adjustment clicks, zero reset turrets and the BDC 150 is amazing for bullet drop compensation. Has served me well and is a great tool for $150 on Midway.
The Nikon scope mentioned just above works well on the FV-SR in Tacticool I put together for my wife. Dropped a crow out of a tree @ 93 yards last year with CCI SS HP through AAC Aviator: KaClick--WHOP!
I am a magnification whore. I put a SWFA 20x ss on my savage and I love it. 
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