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I have a Burris FFII 4.5-14x44 w/ Ballistic Plex on my .17 HMR. It's a good match to that round.

That's the scope I run on mine.

I have a vari2 4x12x40 on my American target 17. Nice scope but no longer available. And I’m not a big fan on leupolds freedom line. I had one on an AR and wound up selling it, not worth the price.

Great suggestions everyone! Thanks for all the input. I haven't made an absolute decision yet but have enjoyed hearing all of your experiences and thoughts.

Thanks and feel free to add more.

Beee

If you have old eyes like me you need more power. Remember the 17 pokes a very small hole
Hard to see at 100 yards

No rifle yet but did get my Burris 3x9.
This is one tight ass rimfire scope. Worth every penny, $128
Can’t wait to get it on the CZ.
To be continued when warmer weather arrives.

What's your budget? Recommendations will vary based upon that

My 17HMR had a Sig Tango 4 4-16x FFP for longer range daytime target/prairie dog shooting. I'm now switching to a Sightron S-Tac 3-16x42 SFP.

Although the Droptine is decent, it has some obvious drawbacks. FOV is limited and I find the eye relief less than ideal but that's less critical on a rimfire. Also, although the minimum 50 yard parallax is usable, if you can afford something that goes down to 35 or 10 yards you will be better off.

If you can swing the S-Tac, I'd recommend it: https://www.amazon.com/Sightron-260...rds=s-tac&qid=1613871330&sr=8-13 (Note: Amazon mistakenly lists this as made in China...it's made in the Philippines just like the Droptine).