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yesterday morning I picked up on the pretty cheap end and unfired in the box xt-22 Magnum (225)as well as a stainless synthetic 10/22 used but with the box and all (150).

I already have two other 22 mag Marlins. one has a 3-9x40 elite 3200
the other has a old school Japanese tasco 4X

well this one I was thinking about one of the Hawke vantage with the 22 mag reticle.
I already have the same basic scope on a Bergara BMR with the 22 subsonic reticle. I love it on that setup

that's why my first thought was getting one of them for the 22 mag accordingly. but then I'm also thinking of one of the new LH series Arkens .. both are similar price range.

I'm just kind of wondering if I've left out another obvious choice...

what does the optics form say..

Vortex 2-7. It's a bit long but the 2-7 makes for a great scope. I'm almost tempted to buy one and put it on a .223.
kwg
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1009766485?pid=955485

My CZ 457 wears a Leupold VX1 3-9X.
because I had it laying around.
Works well enough for a hunter I'll just leave it.

I like the leupold vx freedom. It’s a decent price and the optics are great.

My 455 wears a Burris 4X 1.5-6x40 it is my go-to predator calling rig where I need quiet, cheaper than a can on the 223.

I have an old 4x12 Redfield Accutrac on a Marlin bolt 22 mag.

I have a Weaver V9 on mine in steel Leupold rimfire rings. It rides around in the truck under the back seat all winter. I can't even remember the last time I had to rezero. When I check it it is on. It doesn't have the best glass but it is usable and has been rock solid for more than 20 years.

As I age I am partial to higher magnifications. The size and distance of most of my targets are squirrels and crows 80-90 yards away. My CZ is equipped with a Weaver 4-16.

I have one in its way, excited to see how it performs. Not a lot of solid review info online, compared to say VX1 2-7x28 Rimfire. Both short parallax distances. I’ll report back.

Big fan of 2-7 on 22LR
Magnum I might step up to little more zoom for fun.
https://tractoptics.com/riflescopes/22-fire

Just replaced the Bushnell 4500 1-4 on my AR .22 Mag with a recently-liberated Trijicon Credo HX 1-6. No real difference at 50 yards, but expect it to make hits at 100 and beyond a bit easier, plus it’s illuminated for times when that’s useful. Pretty sure it’s gonna stay put now.

Scope cost twice what the build did, but was already paid for, so WTF?

I have NF 3-10x42 SHV's on a boat-paddle Ruger 77/22Mag and a Magnum Research semi-auto 22mag. Both the older non-ilium models with side parallax adjustments.

Stay in touch. Welcome to the 'fire.

kwg

I have a 3-9 Leupold EFR on my Anschutz .22 WMR for about 20 years now. It's the 3rd or 4th scope I've had on it in the 60 years I've had the rifle and it's going to stay.

I’ve been using the Burris Droptine 3-9’s on a few rimfires lately and have been quite happy with them for the $129 I paid for each scope. They rimfire version also has a 50 yard parallax.

I've got a Leupold 6x AO compact that would make a perfect match for a 22Mag. Excellent condition and a safe queen. I'd let it go if interested.

Many years ago I owned a tube fed Marlin 22 Mag and I put a Weaver K4 on it. I made a lot of money killing coyotes and selling their hides with that little rifle. It was my favored rifle to use around ranches buildings and farms.

Sometime later I got a SAKO 222 Remand replaces the 22 WMR because I could buy 50 grain Winchester .224 bullet from Black Hills for $24.95 per thousand (if my memory is accurate) and H322 powder was plentiful and not expensive, and primers were under $1 per hundred. The 222 was more accurate 1200 FPS faster and handloaded, cost less per round to fire. So I sold the 22 mag.

But when I was shooting hides for money, the 22 WMR was a very useful tool, and the K4 made shots from 100 to 200 yards a lot easier, especially in dim light.

3x9 pick ur flavor

My Cooper custom classic wears a Leopold VariXIII 2.5X8. It not only looks great on the rifle but performs well in the squirrel woods.

I've got a 2-7x32 Nikon on my Marlin bolt gun.

One of mine wears a Weaver 2-7X. Not the rimfire version.

You might want to consider a SWFA a 2-10 x 32 lightweight. I have two, on a 17 HMR Ultralight Volquartsen and a Remington Model 7. Cost and weight are both low. $349 and only 9.5 oz

https://swfa.com/scopes/swfa-ss/

I’ve got a vari-x 3.5 x10 on my Annie 1720, same on my HK 300. A 30.00 norinco copy of a leupold 6x42 on my 10/22M, 2x7 leupold on my Brno 611 and a bushnell scopechief on my 1894M. Nothing on my CMR, but I think a little red dot would be perfect.

10/22M is more accurate than the HK…🤣

Great timing for your post, I have had a 2-7x33 Nikon Monarch on mine, now with my older eyes getting worse I am considering at least a 3-9.
I am thinking about a Leupold Freedom Ultimate Spam, I like the reticle better than their duplex.

I had a really nice 611 w/6x36 Leupold on it I bought for a song. Ended up selling it to a friend after shooting it very little the 2yrs I owned it. When I see them, I still wince at having sold it even though it's in a good home where it'll get used....

My 22M has an SWFA 6x on it. PA down to 10 yds. More than enough adjustment to mess around at long range. Works well on varmints. Overall it's been a great set up for tons of relatively cheap fun.

Last one I scoped I put a Burris 3-9 on a BCA upper in 22 mag. Probably better choices but I had it laying around

I put a Simmons 2.8-10x Aetech scope on my 22 mag. The first one went belly up but it was a Chinese made scope back when Meade owned the Simmons name. The current one is a Philippines (or Japan or S. Korean, anyplace but China) made scope that I've had since the mid-1980's. I expect it to do fine.

2-7x32 Monarch in vertical Warnes on my lefty Savage 93G. It's a fun rig.

The little Sightron 3x9 Rimfire wouldn’t over weight the rifle. Doug could help you out with that one.

GreggH

I have almost what you want. A Hawke Vantage 4x32AO and a Marlin 983T in 22 WMR. I have the mildot reticle which is a silly thing for a 22 Magnum, but these particular scopes are supposed to be rated for centrefire rifles. I wouldn't put it on a 308 or similar, but I would trust them on a 222 or a 223.

In the year that I've had it, she has not caused any trouble. Not a review; just a snapshot. It is difficult to find a fixed powder scope, but this particular one is working fine. Even with the mildot and AO, I sighted it in and use it to point and shoot. I used a BKL dovetail mount and it's solid. The best thing is the scope and mount cost less than $200 CDN, or about $160 USD. In USD, the mount is $40. The scope is $110.

https://www.bkltech.com/BKL-4-inch-Long-Cantilever-Dovetail-Mount-p/bkl-254.htm

My American also has a 6x SWFA. Be just as happy with a LH4 4-16x.

I put the Vantage with 22 WMR reticle on mine, a Ruger American, and I'm pleased.

Good luck getting an Arken LH. I've had a LH4 4-16x44 Arken ordered since before Christmas. Don't know if it will ever show up. They had no problem taking my money. IF the dang thing ever shows up I'll probably sell it NIB. Haven't even received the scope and I'm already sick of Arken.

I have a Hawke Airmax 4-12x40 AO with their AMX reticle that I'd sell if you are interested, shoot me a PM.

We have had inventory on Arken LH’s and get a steady delivery of all Arken scopes
Give us a call, 516-217-1000, always happy to work with the members here
Doug