Low-light scope for .22 RF recommendation wanted

[piemanpete 0]

Hi Folks.

 

I'd like to find an affordable scope for my .22 RF LR, say *around* £100, that would pull in as much light as possible at dawn and dusk and still give a good performance during the day. An illuminated reticle seems to be a good idea. Anything else? Largest possible objective lens - around 50mm - seems to bring in maximum light - coated optics etc.

 

All suggestions gratefully received.

 

Thanks.

Edited August 2, 2009 by piemanpete

[cunninghamb 2]

Hi Folks.

 

I'd like to find an affordable scope for my .22 RF LR, say *around* £100, that would pull in as much light as possible at dawn and dusk and still give a good performance during the day. An illuminated reticle seems to be a good idea. Anything else? Largest possible objective lens - around 50mm - seems to bring in maximum light - coated optics etc.

 

All suggestions gratefully received.

 

Thanks.

 

hawke nite-eye range may be worth a look, good clear optics, 10 year warrenty, illinated reticle, and within your budget.

 

hope this helps,

 

all the best

 

http://www.deben.com/optics/riflescopes/nite_eye.php

[cunninghamb 2]

mind you,

 

i am selling my hawke varmit II 4-16x44, which is a good scope, clear optics, good in low light conditions, and good for lamping, will come with sunshade,

 

drop us a PM if your intrested and i will put pics up for you e.c.t

 

http://www.deben.com/optics/riflescopes/varmint_2.php

[mattydski 560]

Just changed my Nikko gold 3-9 x50 for a Hawke Nighteye SR6 3-12 x 50. AO IR

Not the best optics in the the world, but acceptable, and the reticle is good and can be calibrated for the .22lr See pic below

I WOULD recommend it, but dont expect miracles from the optics.

 

 

 

I bought this scope to make long range shots more accurate........and it is just doing that!!

[jamie g 17]

see if you can find the older model tasco 3x9x59 ag made in japan mate. optics are very very good

[IanB 0]

Nikko stirling are great for the money, I've had simmons and hawke on my .22 lr the nikko was the cheapest and the best....

[piemanpete 0]

Thanks to all for those helpful suggestions - I'll work my way through them and see what looks best.

 

Piemanpete