Best AO Scope at Academy under $100

[35Remington]

Looking for a new scope to put on my Ruger 10/22. Needs to have AO down to 10 yards or closer. Variable magnification would be a plus. There are about 15 that meet my criteria. Anyone have experience with them?

Link: Academy - Riflescopes

 

[matefrio]

Must be from Academy?

 

[35Remington]

Would like it to be. You can return something there if it craps out. Other people are reporting that to be a common problem among these cheaper scopes, and I need to stay under $100 budget-wise. In comparison, Wal-Mart's return policy is only 90 days. I don't really want to deal with internet sales for this purchase.

What were you thinking?

 

[matefrio]

I'd go to the store and look though them. The BSA CATSEYE looks good by those specs.

The most common recommended scope for rimfire I've seen is the Meuller APV for around $130.00. The glass is good, AO etc.

 

[35Remington]

I'd go to the store and look though them. The BSA CATSEYE looks good by those specs.

Would love to-- stuck at the desk for now (thus the thread). My plan is to pace off a distance from the counter and then see which does best from there. The Catseye is my favorite as well after reading the online specs.

 

[Badfish]

I have used a cuople of BSA scopes for my .22's and have had good luck with them so far, but I don't think you can return them to the store.
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