Which Scope for .17HMR?

[BrandonH]

Im not in the majority, i fairly often shoot my rimfire out to 500 yards, easily picking off bird size targets at long ranges. . My 77/17 wears a VX-2 4-12x40 lr reticle and my 77/22 wears a Mark AR 6-18x40 mil dot reticle.

My theory if if I'm going to spend time behind the gun, even if only for a short time, i might as well be looking through great glass.

So, to fully answer that question we need to know your price point, ranges, and usage.

For the .17 I will keep most shots under 200yds (probably closer to 100), except for the few times I stretch it out. Budget is up to $400 for glass, however wouldn't mind keeping it less.

[Coach W]

For the .17 I will keep most shots under 200yds (probably closer to 100), except for the few times I stretch it out. Budget is up to $400 for glass, however wouldn't mind keeping it less.

Leupold VX-2 4-12x40 or VX3 4.5-14x40... Anything besides the standard reticle would be cool. Mildots come in handy often with judging wind and elevation.

[Mac]

Think about when it will be used, low light etc. and how often you will use it and base your need for better glass off that. I agree with a leupold I have tried the mueller and the glass is horrible, vortex is decent but they don't compare w leupy as everyone states IMO. I understand they are cheaper but you get you pay for and a gun is only as good as the glass that sits on top of it.

[BrandonH]

Think about when it will be used, low light etc. and how often you will use it and base your need for better glass off that. I agree with a leupold I have tried the mueller and the glass is horrible, vortex is decent but they don't compare w leupy as everyone states IMO. I understand they are cheaper but you get you pay for and a gun is only as good as the glass that sits on top of it.

Thanks

[Texas-Red]

I'm running a Nikon Buckmaster 4.5-14x40mm. It's a little overkill IMO but I do love it!

[Rhaas90]

Nikon 3x9x40 BDC Rimfire

[BrandonH]

Ended up purchasing a rifle and scope today. Went with the Vortex Crossfire II 6-18...Arrowsmith definitely had the best deal, however I had a stack of Academy gift cards to use so I picked it up from them. Excuse the fancy shooting table and custom sandbags in my pic.