Scope for Marlin XT-17

[gln305]

I am looking for a relatively inexpensive scope for my Marlin XT-17. My plans are shooting at longer ranges, so I will need something that's at least 4-16x magnification. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

 

[gln305]

Here are two I am consindering. I met a guy at River City Armory that has the Sniper branded scope and apparently it's a good scope for the $$

Amazon.com: 6-24x50mm Scope W front AO adjustment. Red/green mil-dot reticle. Comes with extended sunshade and Heavy Duty Ring Mount: Sports & Outdoors

CenterPoint Illuminated Scope - Walmart.com

 

[matefrio]

Glad your looking with AO. Here's my recommendation.Amazon.com: Mueller 4.5 - 14x40 mm AO Tactical Scope: Sports & Outdoors

 

[gln305]

I've heard many good things about Mueller scopes, that just might be the ticket.

Glad your looking with AO. Here's my recommendation.Amazon.com: Mueller 4.5 - 14x40 mm AO Tactical Scope: Sports & Outdoors

 

[OIF2]

I've heard many good things about Mueller scopes, that just might be the ticket.

I just bought an APV 4.5-14X Mueller...an excellent .22 scope. It has an objective that's adjustable down to 10 yds and has 1/4" click adjustments. I was blown away by the clear, sharp picture. It's not a Leupold, but it's pretty damn good for the money. Go over to "RimFireCentral.com" and do a search for Mueller. There are a couple of forum sponsors there that have some good discounts.
Bob

 

[gln305]

I just bought an APV 4.5-14X Mueller...an excellent .22 scope. It has an objective that's adjustable down to 10 yds and has 1/4" click adjustments. I was blown away by the clear, sharp picture. It's not a Leupold, but it's pretty damn good for the money. Go over to 'RimFireCentral.com" and do a search for Mueller. There are a couple of forum sponsors there that have some good discounts.
Bob

I can't go to Rimfire Central anymore....look what happened to my simple 10/22 rifle

 

[OIF2]

I see what you mean...
Bob

 

[gln305]

Picked up an el Cheapo BSA 4-12x40 for the meantime, it was on sale at Academy for $30. Time to start saving for a serious scope. I'll probably end up with a Mueller. Thanks fellas!

 

[jake75]

I put a BSA 4-16x40 on my XT-17with the sun shade. I put the same but IR on my XT-22. The round is too small to knock it off zero and there are little set screws to hold the settings on both of mine. And the sun shades look cool on the scopes. With the XT 17 and 22 you can get the medium height ringsand the scope will sit about 1/4 inch from the barrel.

 

[gln305]

Looks good. How does it shoot? I still have to make a range trip and zero in this new scope.

I put a BSA 4-16x40 on my XT-17with the sun shade. I put the same but IR on my XT-22. The round is too small to knock it off zero and there are little set screws to hold the settings on both of mine. And the sun shades look cool on the scopes. With the XT 17 and 22 you can get the medium height ringsand the scope will sit about 1/4 inch from the barrel.

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[jake75]

Not a whole lot louder than the 22 version. The recoil is a little more than the 22lr but its not bad, it's a rimfire. It shoots great. The only problem I found with the rifle was the magazines on the 17. They get loose and wobble and sometimes it's hard to get the round in. I bent the top of the mag out a little so it would hold in better. I haven't had any problems since. On another note to save money, If you decide to get the XT22, the 795 mags will fit it also.

 

[gln305]

Great tips man, I really appreciate it! I am planning on getting another .22LR so so I may stay in the Marlin family for magazine interchangeability.

Not a whole lot louder than the 22 version. The recoil is a little more than the 22lr but its not bad, it's a rimfire. It shoots great. The only problem I found with the rifle was the magazines on the 17. They get loose and wobble and sometimes it's hard to get the round in. I bent the top of the mag out a little so it would hold in better. I haven't had any problems since. On another note to save money, If you decide to get the XT22, the 795 mags will fit it also.

 

[gln305]

Well, the BSA was messed up from the factory. I returned it and picked up one of the cheap Centerpoint 4-16x40's to use until I can decide on a good scope, then the CP can go on an air rifle. The BSA's reticles didn't line up, it was blurry and hard to see through. Strange enough I still shot well LOL

 

[gln305]

Wish I hadn't lost the dang target I shot today, went and zeroed in the temp Centerpoint scope and managed to group 14 shots in a quarter sized spot at 50 yards. Kinda impressed with it.

 

[gln305]

Went to the range again and did not forget the target this time LOL.

This is shooting Hornandy 17gr

 

[matefrio]

Nice shooting!

 

[gln305]

Thanks! This rifle is the most fun to shoot I have ever owned. Don't get me wrong, a big bang from the Mosin is nice, but something about tack driving.

Nice shooting!