Leupold rimfire scopes?

[Kacerdias]

I'm looking into adding a good scope to my T/C R55 .22 rifle. Basically, I'd like to do some plinking and occasional target shooting. I like Leupold as a brand and am torn between the Leupold 4x28 FX-I (LEU58680) or the Leupold 2-7x28 VX-I (LEU58700). Both cost about the same. I'm a newbie to scopes having used iron sights my whole life. My eyes aren't the greatest; figured I'd try something new.

What would you get?

 

[atomchaser]

I have two R-55's. An All Weather with a Weaver 2x7x28 and a Bench with a Leupold with a 3x9x32 AO Rimfire. If you are going to do much bench shooting, you may want a little more glass than 4x. 4x for plinking and hunting is pretty good and makes for a compact package. With a simple trigger job, the R-55 is a real joy to shoot and boringly accurate.

 

[Bullet Bob]

I have both the scopes that you are comparing; personally, I like the fixed 4x the best. Less messing around, seems a bit clearer (less glass surfaces = less light transmission loss), and mainly I'm just a simple guy.

Here's the 4x on a 1957 BRNO #5, a marriage made in shooters heaven. Sleek Conetrol mounts and rings help too::

 

[Cron]

The 2x7 is a very nice but over priced scope. No better than the Weaver.
Power adjustment ring is VERY stiff.

 

[jkingrph]

I have a couple of the Leupold 4X rimfire on a Win 52b reproduction and a Ruger 77/22 and find them to be excellent scopes.

 

[hksw]

IMO, Leu VX-II 3-9X33 EFR. (58710 Matte, 58520 Gloss Lightweight)

 

[9mmepiphany]

IMO, Leu VX-II 3-9X33 EFR. (58710 Matte, 58520 Gloss Lightweight)

that's what i went with. it's a VX-II (nicer glass/coatings), Ultralight (sleeker look to match the .22 barrel) and adjust down to about 20 yards

 

[atomchaser]

Here's the Leupold on an R-55 Bench.

 

[shootr]

Got two Leupy 2x7s and obviously like them a lot. They work well, hold their zero and are tough.

 

[CB900F]

Kacerdias;

Please do check the Leupold site, but I believe that you'll find that the FX has it's parallax set to 50 or 60 yards. The VX will have it's parallax set at something like 150 yards, ie for centerfire situations.

If you believe that you'll be using your .22 over a wide spread of distances, you might wish to consider getting a good scope that has an adustable objective. The A/O function will allow you to adjust the parallax correction of the scope to the range you're shooting at.

I do a lot of rimfire hunting, frequently at extended range, & find the A/O to be very useful to me. There are a number of scopes other than the Leupold's that might serve you well, and offer A/O.

I see that Natchez is offering a Simmons 4.5-14 A/O for something around $125.00. In a rimfire application, the Simmons can be an outstanding value. I've got an older Whitetail Classic 4-12 A/O on a gun that's been excellent for about 8 years now. The Bushnell Legend 5-15X A/O runs arout $175.00 these days, and has a mil-dot reticle also. Nikon makes some very fine A/O scopes that truly are superior glass, but in the Monarchs, cost about twice as much as the Bushnell.

I'd try to find a good shop that'll not only have a variety of brands, but also help you test them & find what works for you in your budget range.

900F

 

[p15camborne]

I have two of the Leupold rimfire 2-7x28 scopes. The parallax is set at 60 yards by Leupold. The 4 power rimfire Leupold is also set at 60 yards by Leupold. These Leupold rimfire scopes are slightly smaller than centerfire scopes. So they fit better on most rimfire rifles. I definately like Leupold scopes. I've bought seven of them. Over the years I sent one back for repair, and I sent one back for modification. Leupold did great work. No charge for the repair. Excellent American company. Both the 2-7 and 4 power scopes are $199.99 at Cabela's with free shipping, and I believe no sales tax (since no Cabelas are in Florida).

 

[steveno]

after looking through both the Leupold and Burris scopes I think (just my opinion and my eyes) the Burris scopes appear sharper. I have a 4 - 12 R/A scope w/ target knobs on a Ruger 77/22 mag and a 3 - 9 R/A scope on a Ruger 10/22. the Burris scopes may cost a little more but to my eyes I can tell the difference. they have 32 mm adjustable objectives so they can be mounted quite low on the rifle

 

[corncob]

I have the Leupold rimfire 2-7 on my CZ. I wish I had gotten the 4. The adjustment ring is REALLY stiff, and 7x is a little shaky with such a light rifle (for me, 'cause I suck) unless it is sitting on bags. It is distracting. I generally keep it set on about 4x all the time.

 

[Ol` Joe]

I`ve a Weaver 2x7 Rim Fire on a CZ 452 FS in 17 HMR and a Weaver V16 AO on a custom 10/22, and a Weaver 3x9 on a 22/77. All work wonderful for my purposes, good tracking, and bright optics. I like Leopuld, and Burris especially on my centerfires but, for a reasonably priced quality rimfire scope it is very hard to beat Weaver IMO.