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Hello all, I recently purchased a Marlin XT-17V, and was looking for a higher-power, inexpensive scope for it. I believe I have it narrowed down to 3 candidates, but was hoping some of you had actual experience with any of these. BTW I want to mount it on medium height rings, so that's why none are 50mm objectives.


Tasco Target/Varmint 6-24x40- This is the only one I have handled personally, and was quite impressed with the clarity considering the price. Compared it side by side with a BSA Sweet 17, and the Tasco looked superior to my eyes.


Simmons 44Mag 6-24x44- I have handled one of these in 4-12 power, and was pretty impressed by it. Have not been able to get one of the 6-24 in my hands though. This one had adjustable parallax on the side, and I really favor that, and it can be mounted lower than an A/O on the Bell.


Konus KonusPro 6-24x44- haven't handled this one either. Have looked through a few other Konus before, and I didn't think they looked bad. The A/O on the 44mm bell might mean it would need high rings though.

I know I'll, get the whole "pay more for your glass" spiel, and I typically agree. For my higher powered stuff, I am a Leopold/Weaver/Vortex junkie. But this is just a "fun gun." I intend to punch paper with it, and occasionally take it out and pop some squirrels and rabbits. I have no intentions of dropping it out of a tree, throwing it out my vehicle, or playing lawn darts with it, so the everlasting durability I demand with the scopes I put on my high power hunting rifles just isn't there.

Thanks!

Weaver V16.

You can thank me later.

V16.

Its more money than the others but worlds better.

My bud put one on his 17HMR at my recommendation, and he loves it....

Ajd3530: The answer to your inquiry is... the Weaver V-16!
I have recommended this scope to at least a dozen folks and all of them have been VERY satisfied with these on their 17 HMR Rifles!
I actually prefer the Weaver V-16 with fine cross hair and fine dot reticle - and use this set up exclusively for my main Ground Squirrel Hunting Rifles.
I do have two other Weaver V-16's with the Du-Plex style reticles and they work well also - especially when running game is pursued.
Go with a Weaver V-16 - you won't be disappointed.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

The V16's are nice but if your budget is definitely in line with the scopes you listed:

Make sure the reticle is thin enough for your purpose. Many of the newer Tasco's I have looked at are pretty thick.

I have a Simmons 6-21 44Mag that looks nice, mil-dot reticle is nice, side focus is a plus and glass is fairly bright. However, the parallax/focus does not meet at the same point for my eyes. I would take a comparable BSA Contender or Platinum series before this scope. Of course, this is only a sample of one.

The 44mm Konus has a 59mm objective bell. Measure carefully if you plan to use medium rings.

If you can get by with less magnification, a Mueller APV 4.5-14x40 is around the same price with a bit better glass.

Check out the 6.5-20x44 Bushnell Custom Gold at Natchezss.com for $109.99. Same as a Weaver 40/44. Objective bell is 58mm but a lot more scope than any that I listed above

My 17HMR has a weaver K10, can't help you with the three you have picked....

Nikko Stirling Nighteater is my choice.
Designed for the Australian market.
Great lense quality for a reasonable price.
They will never disappoint you.
I've got several mounted to my contender barrels.

I picked up a Tasco World Class 4 x 16 for mine from Optics Planet for like $75.... its been more than enough for the caliber and performed well out to 200 yds, the reticle is handy....

mounted a 6 x 24 on top, but thought it was overkill...

My CZ452 American 17HMR is currently wearing an older Bushnell Legend (not Ultra HD) 5-15 mil dot that I picked up here on the fire a couple years back. Some of the better glass that I have at a fraction of the price. Focus is very forgiving which is nice if a quick shot is needed at an unexpected distance. 15x is sufficient for me on any vermin within rimfire range.

Nikon PROSTAFF RIMFIRE II 3-9x40.

AJD,
I opted for a Burris Timberline 4.5-14 as it's small and fit the rifle size and my needs well.
If you want to try a Tasco 4-16AO, send a PM, I won't be using it.