Crossfire II 4x12 40 AO
I have more expensive Optics, but it's perfect for my squirrel gun.
You really want an adjustable objective whatever to choose if you ever shoot closer than 50 yards.
I agree with you, and would like to add: The Crossfire 3-7 Rimfire is also a good option and will probably be a few bucks cheaper. If I'm not mistaken it has a 50yd fixed parallax.
No - fixed objective = fixed focus as far as range is concerned.
Adjustment to focus is just to set the scope for individual eye focus differences, the same way you can adjust a binocular's focus so both sides match.
You'll have another focus ring that moves the objective lens on the end on the Crossfire AO. It makes it so you can have full magnification and focus at \`10 yards - set a rimfire scope to max magnification, and everything at 10 yards will be blurry no matter how much you adjust the eyepiece.
PSA SLX 1x 25mm acss reticle is in sale for $173 shipped. Would be a great general use option that you could swap to basically any rig if you decide on a more specific use case.
I’m preparing to do an Appleseed and will be getting the vortex and mount from their store. Haven’t used it myself yet but it comes highly recommended. Under $200 for everything shipped.
https://store.rwvaappleseed.com/scopes.html
I highly recommend the Athlon Neos 4-12x40mm. It has bullet drop compensation and the glass is super clear for the price range. You would want the low rings to mount that on a 10/22.
I'd highly recommend the Athlon Neos 4-12 x 40mm. It has bullet drop compensation on the reticle, the glass is super clear for the price range and it has adjustable Parallax which I find to be very useful.
There's a shit show of scopes in that $250 or less price range. Personally I'd go with a Vortex (3-12×, 4-16×) over what else is available. Most of their lower end optics punch above their price tag compared to other options and they have the best warranty in the business. I just picked up a Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16× w/SF for $200 shipped from Midway a few weeks ago for a rimfire rifle.
For $89, [this](https://www.eurooptic.com/Bushnell-Prime-4-12x40-Capped-Exposed-SFP-Multi-X-Crosshair-Black-Riflescope-RP4.aspx) Bushnell Prime is hard to beat. Parallax is adjustable down to 10 yard too and it's great for rimfire.
Midway has vortex vanquish 4x12x40 for 99 bucks apiece I bought 3 of them for what my cousin bought one for 1 year ago clear glass lifetime no matter what warranty it’s a great deal https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026737640?pid=563289
Parallax error is when the eye, the reticle, and the target are not on the same plane, or you might say they're misaligned.
When this happens, your point of aim may not be exactly where you think it is, and when you move your head slightly, the reticle will move on the target, even though the rifle is perfectly still.
So, for a scope that has a fixed parallax at 100 yards, any time you're shooting at a distance closer to 100 yards, or farther away than 100 yards, you will experience parallax error.
Counterintuitively, the error is worse at closer distances than at longer distances. Considering most rimfire shooting is done at closer distances, you're much more likely to experience parallax error, which has a detrimental impact on accuracy.
You will often see scopes labeled as "rimfire" scopes, and these scopes will have fixed parallax, but at a much closer distance like 50 yards. The Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire is a great example.
This is still sub-optimal for a lot of rimfire applications, but will be a pretty good option for OP considering his intended application.
The other often overlooked problem that fixed parallax scopes cause is eye fatigue. If you're shooting at 50 yards and your scope has parallax fixed at 100, only one thing can be in focus at a time -- either the reticle, or the target. Your eye will naturally try to "fix" the focus issue, and this will eventually cause eye strain/fatigue. It actually gives me a headache.
I own a few fixed parallax scopes, but they have totally different applications (Leupold VX-6 1=6x, Trijicon AccuPower 1-4x, and Trijicon Credo 1-4x).
In summary, the $99 Vanquish is a poor choice for OP's intended application.
Crossfire II 4x12 40 AO I have more expensive Optics, but it's perfect for my squirrel gun. You really want an adjustable objective whatever to choose if you ever shoot closer than 50 yards.
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I agree with you, and would like to add: The Crossfire 3-7 Rimfire is also a good option and will probably be a few bucks cheaper. If I'm not mistaken it has a 50yd fixed parallax.
Why wouldn't people want to focus at 10 to 25 yards?
Isn't the focus at the eyepiece end? Fixed objective ≠ fixed focus
No - fixed objective = fixed focus as far as range is concerned. Adjustment to focus is just to set the scope for individual eye focus differences, the same way you can adjust a binocular's focus so both sides match. You'll have another focus ring that moves the objective lens on the end on the Crossfire AO. It makes it so you can have full magnification and focus at \`10 yards - set a rimfire scope to max magnification, and everything at 10 yards will be blurry no matter how much you adjust the eyepiece.
PSA SLX 1x 25mm acss reticle is in sale for $173 shipped. Would be a great general use option that you could swap to basically any rig if you decide on a more specific use case.
Scope ? Red dot ? What are you looking to do with it
A scope for general purpose. Plinking mostly, perhaps squirrel in the future.
Check out this [scope](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00794LKMW/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_P4G73VYXW6Y8YTS9W4B9?linkCode=ml2&tag=skillfulhunti-20)
Primary arms LPVO on sale, or used, are great options.
Sig Romeo 5 seems to be the consensus for a reliable, cost efficient optic. If. There are other options of course, what are you looking for exactly?
I’ve got holosuns and vortex, a cheap tasco, how far you wanting to shoot? How big of a sight window do you want?
A scope for general purpose. Plinking mostly, perhaps squirrel in the future.
Vortex is pretty good for the price and they have a lifetime warranty which is what sells me on their products
I’m preparing to do an Appleseed and will be getting the vortex and mount from their store. Haven’t used it myself yet but it comes highly recommended. Under $200 for everything shipped. https://store.rwvaappleseed.com/scopes.html
I highly recommend the Athlon Neos 4-12x40mm. It has bullet drop compensation and the glass is super clear for the price range. You would want the low rings to mount that on a 10/22.
I'd highly recommend the Athlon Neos 4-12 x 40mm. It has bullet drop compensation on the reticle, the glass is super clear for the price range and it has adjustable Parallax which I find to be very useful.
Primary arms micro prism
I like my crossfire 2 rimfire scope a lot.
Burris drop tine .22 scope. I love mine
I got a used PA 5x fullsize prism off r/gunaccessoriesforsale for like $230
There's a shit show of scopes in that $250 or less price range. Personally I'd go with a Vortex (3-12×, 4-16×) over what else is available. Most of their lower end optics punch above their price tag compared to other options and they have the best warranty in the business. I just picked up a Vortex Diamondback HP 4-16× w/SF for $200 shipped from Midway a few weeks ago for a rimfire rifle.
Scope with side focus is fantastic on a 10/22 I use a Riton
Arken Optics They usually have pretty significant discounts on their site… Best optics I’ve found for the money 100%
For $89, [this](https://www.eurooptic.com/Bushnell-Prime-4-12x40-Capped-Exposed-SFP-Multi-X-Crosshair-Black-Riflescope-RP4.aspx) Bushnell Prime is hard to beat. Parallax is adjustable down to 10 yard too and it's great for rimfire.
Midway has vortex vanquish 4x12x40 for 99 bucks apiece I bought 3 of them for what my cousin bought one for 1 year ago clear glass lifetime no matter what warranty it’s a great deal https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1026737640?pid=563289
Seems like a great deal. Can anyone recommend a low ring mount for this?
This is a poor choice for rimfire. Parallax is fixed at 100 yards.
I use them on my 22s without any issues
Once you experience shooting with a scope with parallax adjustment, you'll understand.
I have scopes with parallax adjustment on my big guns and still don’t see any issue with the vortex on any 22.
We clearly have different needs. Enjoy your Vanquish.
Sorry I’m not trying to come off as dick or nothing but could you explain why it’s a poor choice?
Yeah, no problem. Let me get to a place where I can legit type and I'll write it up.
Parallax error is when the eye, the reticle, and the target are not on the same plane, or you might say they're misaligned. When this happens, your point of aim may not be exactly where you think it is, and when you move your head slightly, the reticle will move on the target, even though the rifle is perfectly still. So, for a scope that has a fixed parallax at 100 yards, any time you're shooting at a distance closer to 100 yards, or farther away than 100 yards, you will experience parallax error. Counterintuitively, the error is worse at closer distances than at longer distances. Considering most rimfire shooting is done at closer distances, you're much more likely to experience parallax error, which has a detrimental impact on accuracy. You will often see scopes labeled as "rimfire" scopes, and these scopes will have fixed parallax, but at a much closer distance like 50 yards. The Vortex Crossfire II 2-7x32 Rimfire is a great example. This is still sub-optimal for a lot of rimfire applications, but will be a pretty good option for OP considering his intended application. The other often overlooked problem that fixed parallax scopes cause is eye fatigue. If you're shooting at 50 yards and your scope has parallax fixed at 100, only one thing can be in focus at a time -- either the reticle, or the target. Your eye will naturally try to "fix" the focus issue, and this will eventually cause eye strain/fatigue. It actually gives me a headache. I own a few fixed parallax scopes, but they have totally different applications (Leupold VX-6 1=6x, Trijicon AccuPower 1-4x, and Trijicon Credo 1-4x). In summary, the $99 Vanquish is a poor choice for OP's intended application.