I think a .22 needs a good scope, and not just some cheap piece of crap. Which scope to get would depend on intended use and just how accurate the rifle might be. I do think AO is a necessity if you're going to be playing on the range and trying to shoot tiny groups. For general plinking, a 4x or even a 3x is just fine.

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