Lightweight scope for Evol .22

[bambuino]

Although I am a fan of Leupold, and own them, I think some of the suggested models above are a bit limiting, for an air rifle. For example, 3:1 Zoom, small objectives for up to an 18X scope, and the min parallax free distances of 60, 75, and 150YD. Those Evols are pricey, but don't just buy into the brand and spend the big $$$, when there are several US-based, life warrantied scopes that may be more suitable. One thing to note on the side AO min markings, that although marked 10 YD, can usually squeeze a couple yards more at lowest magnificaxn. We can discuss what are great scopes all day long, but it is mostly a guessing game until the OP describes what type of use the rifle will be put to.

 

[tommyt53]

Although I am a fan of Leupold, and own them, I think some of the suggested models above are a bit limiting, for an air rifle. For example, 3:1 Zoom, small objectives for up to an 18X scope, and the min parallax free distances of 60, 75, and 150YD. Those Evols are pricey, but don't just buy into the brand and spend the big $$$, when there are several US-based, life warrantied scopes that may be more suitable. One thing to note on the side AO min markings, that although marked 10 YD, can usually squeeze a couple yards more at lowest magnificaxn. We can discuss what are great scopes all day long, but it is mostly a guessing game until the OP describes what type of use the rifle will be put to.

Shooting off the bench out to 75 yards. The killing zone is 35-50 with punching paper at 50 yards.

 

[bambuino]

Shooting off the bench out to 75 yards. The killing zone is 35-50 with punching paper at 50 yards.

The Athlon I have presents very little coma and distortion, like it is flat focusing with a flat-focusing field. Comes into play when tracking a target. Someone asked me if my USO fishbowls, and yes it does, when I look for it. The Athlon glass is really good. Very pleased. Maybe a 12X? Sightron is on my radar, as well as Arken.

 

[ToKeepAndBear]

Tough to beat IMO.

https://www.nightforceoptics.com/riflescopes/nxs/nxs-25-10x42-compact

 

[billyg]

Any issue focusing to 10 yards?

 

[ToKeepAndBear]

Any issue focusing to 10 yards?

If you are at 10 power and 10 yards the image will be fuzzy. However, at 10 yards I am usually at 4-5 power for FOV. It is crystal clear at that mag up close. As a result, a non-issue.

I dialed 1.8 mils and shot a chipmunk right where I wanted at 10 yards two days ago.

 

[sbb888]

Another vote for the US Optics. Great scope