I just bought a Ruger 10/22 carbine for cheap target shooting practice. I'd like to get a scope for it, but don't want to pay more than about $100 for it. I'd prefer to buy an American brand, not Chinese. I don't really know anything about scopes since this is my first rifle, so any advise would be appreciated.
Not many are US made anymore. You could get a used Weaver or Redfield, they had some US made scopes. That said, two (good scopes) that come to mind that I have used and liked: 1.Simmons, Newer 8 point (3x9x40) 2.Bushnell (older, Japanese made) Sportview (3x9x32). Both of these stood up to larger rifles(30-06 and .50 caliber blackpowder, 150 grain charge) and never, ever failed me. They are low-end work horses. If you want to spend a little bit more, then I would go to ebay and buy a Bushnell, Trophy 3x9x40. It can be had by bidding for less than 55.00, and shipping. Seen a few this week. The previous two scopes mentioned went for about 20.00-35.00. The Simmons brand is all over ebay, but you will have to seek out the Japanese made Bushnell Sportview (used). These arent made (new) in Japan anymore.
Ruger Rifle Carbine Tactical Picatinny Rail Scope Optic Mount, NIB RUGER 10-22 SIGHT 3-9x40 ZOOM RIFLE SCOPE RIFLE +MOUNTS +CAPS FREE PRI SHIP, NIB RUGER 10-22 SIGHT 3-9x40 ZOOM RIFLE SCOPE RIFLE +MOUNTS +CAPS FREE PRI SHIP, NIB RUGER 10-22 SIGHT 3-9x40 ZOOM RIFLE SCOPE RIFLE +MOUNTS +CAPS FREE PRI SHIP, Ruger M77 30mm Scope Mount 77 MK II Rifle Super RedHawk Factory Extra-Hi Rings , NEW RUGER 4x32 AIR RIFLE SCOPE, Ruger Ranch Rifle scope mount, Picatinny style, NEW, Thompson Center Contender 23" Bull rifle barrel 204 Ruger with Scope Mount T/C, Kwik-Site See-Thru Mount For Ruger 10/22 KSRU22 Riflescope Mounts and Bases, NIB RUGER 10-22 SIGHT 3-9x40 ZOOM RIFLE SCOPE RIFLE +MOUNTS +CAPS FREE PRI SHIP, Kwik-Site See-Thru Mount For Ruger 10/22 KSRU22 Riflescope Mounts and Bases, LEUPOLD 50004 REMINGTON 700 RH-LA MATTE RIFLE SCOPE MOUNT RAIL 721 725 RUGER M77, 3-9X40 Rifle Scope With Mount And Rings For Ruger 10-22, Ruger Scope Base Adapter Model 96/22 Blue Riflescope Mounts and Bases, COMPACT RIFLE 3-9X42 TACTICAL SCOPE FITS COLT RUGER HUNTING VARMIT TARGET , 2-7x32 Long Eye Relief Scope Fits Rails on Mauser And Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, NcStar 2-7x32 Long Eye Relief illuminated Scope Fits Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, NEW UTG RUGER MINI 14 WEAVER MOUNT WITH 1 INCH RIFLE GUN SCOPE RINGS BLACK, AIM 2-7x42 Long Eye Relief 30mm Scope Fits Ruger Gunsite Steyr Scout Rifle, AIM 3-9x40 illuminated Tactical Compact Rifle Scope Fits Ruger SR22 SR556 HK416, Leupold Rifleman Rifle Scope Mount Base, 1-pc, Ruger 1022, Matte Black: 56506, RUGER RANCH RIFLE SCOPE MOUNT, NcStar 3-12x50 LitReticle Ruger 10/22 Ranch Rifle Scope, UNCLE MIKES HAMMER EXTENTION RUGER H&R NEW ENGLAND FIREARMS RIFLE PISTOL SCOPE, NCSTAR WEAVER RUGER MINI 14 RIFLE SCOPE SIDE MOUNT RAIL BASE QUICK DETATCH BLACK, Leupold Rifleman Rifle Scope Mount Base, 1-pc, Ruger 1022, Matte Black: 56506, Ruger Scope Base Adapter Model 96/22 Blue Riflescope Mounts and Bases, ACTION ARMS RUGER RANCH M77/22 RIFLE SCOPE MOUNT, B-SQUARE RUGER MINI-14 RIFLE SCOPE MOUNT, NEW 4X22 RUGER TACTICAL COMPACT RIFLE SCOPE P4 SNIPER, Millet Red Dot Scope + Tactical Rail Mount Fits Ruger 223 Ranch Rifle, Ruger 77 hawkeye 10-22 rifle scope rings mt mount base site sight gun part, UNCLE MIKES HAMMER EXTENTION RUGER H&R NEW ENGLAND FIREARMS RIFLE PISTOL SCOPE, WEAVER 147 PIVOT MOUNT FRONT RIFLE SCOPE BASE FOR WINCHESTER, RUGER SEARS COOEY, WEAVER 147 PIVOT MOUNT FRONT RIFLE SCOPE BASE FOR WINCHESTER, RUGER SEARS COOEY, 1981 STURM, RUGER M-77 RIFLE w/Scope Vintage Photo AD, Ruger 10/22 Complete Tactical Conversion Kit - Includes 3-9X40 Rifle Scope!, NCSTAR WEAVER RUGER MINI 14 RIFLE SCOPE SIDE MOUNT RAIL BASE QUICK DETATCH BLACK, Barska 10-40x50 Hi-Power Rifle Scope Focus Fits Ruger 10/22 SAKO TRG Savage 110, Bushnell Trophy Tactical Rifle Scope 3-9x40E Tri-Rail Marlin 60 Ruger 10/22. New, NcStar 2-7x32 Long Eye Relief Scope + Rings Fits Ruger Gunsite Steyr Scout Rifle, Ruger 10/22 Rifle Scope Mount W/11 Slots Includes mounting Screws UTG MNT-22TOWL, Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifle Scope Mount With Weaver Style 1" Rings UTG MNT-214, TACTICAL WEAVER RAIL SCOPE MOUNT 4 RUGER 10 22 RIFLE, Ironsighter See-Thru Mount For Ruger 10/22 740 Riflescope Mounts and Bases, Ironsighter See-Thru Mount For Ruger 10/22 740 Riflescope Mounts and Bases, Ruger Rifle Scope Base *Gloss* Model 77 Redfield, WEAVER BRAND Combo SCOPE MOUNT RAIL For RUGER 10/22 LR Rifle - New - Matte Black, 22 Rimfire Rifle Scope 4x20 For your Ruger 10/22 Or Marlin NEW Lifetime Warranty, NOS GUN SIGHT SCOPE MOUNT RIFLE HOLDEN IRON SIGHTER 200H REMINGTON RUGER M77,
