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Old 01-03-2018, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Groundhogger View Post
There are "rimfire-specific" scopes with 50 yard parallax settings (Vortex, Leupold, Bushnell..probably others) but personally, for rimfires, I use scopes with adjustable objectives that can focus up close if/when req. I'd have no hesitation using a "Centerfire" scope either but again, I'd want it with AO or side focus provided the latter could work at distances less than 50 yards.

On the first 22 I ever owned, I did (unknowingly) use a "centerfire" 3-9X scope and realized (trial and error) that it just seemed to work better when dialed-down to 3X-4X. lol Looking back now, I think the parallax issues were just less noticeable at lower magnifications.

So yes, they CAN work...but really aren't the best tools for the job.
Ya I bought a new Bushnell Elite 3x9x40 and i can get the reticle clear but at 25 yards the tack target is a bit blurry and I cant get it out with eye focus so that may be because its an indoor range and the light is iffy or its just too close to me. It’s a shame because the elite is worth more than any rimfire scope i looked at. I did buy a rimfire specific scope (Nikon ProStaff)but i think it will go on a savage mark II im doing a pillar and glass bed job on right now. May be looking for a trade or sale of the Bushnell,,,,,,
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