I just ordered a Remington 527 Fieldmaster and want to scope it with a really good 4X scope.
I would like to hear your recomendations.
Dave

Dave,

If you're into Leupold scopes, you can buy a regular Leupold big game 4x scope and have the parallax adjusted by Leupold for rimfire shooting. I've done that.

Don

If you are into Leupold scopes, buy a rimfire model. If you are not, Weaver builds good .22 scopes, bright, clear, and compact.

Natchez has the Weaver 4x Classic Shotgun scope on sale.I got one for my CZ 452 American.Cant beat it with a stick!
http://www.natchezss.com/produ...20Dual%20X%20Reticle

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Originally posted by Bernie P.:
Natchez has the Weaver 4x Classic Shotgun scope on sale.I got one for my CZ 452 American.Cant beat it with a stick!
http://www.natchezss.com/produ...20Dual%20X%20Reticle

I bought one of those Weaver 4x shotgun scopes from Natchez, but haven't mounted it on a rifle yet. Was too good of a buy to pass up.

Don

Nearly anyone's 4x fixed power scope is a good one these days -- if they make one. It's sad that many scope manufacturers now completely ignore fixed power scopes in favor of ever-larger, ever-longer, ever more-powerful variables.

I'm partial to the Leupold Rimfire model, but at least a couple of others have been mentioned that will serve you well, also.

I even have a super-cheap Chinese 4x made for the SKS (paid about $19 for it brand new) on a kid's rimfire. It is amply clear and has no problem holding its zero.

Oh yeah -- don't overlook the possibility of picking up a nice Lyman, Redfield, or Unertl from yesteryear on ebay. They're all good, serviceable scopes.

My favorite rimfire scope is still a M8 3x20 which was discontinued years ago but most of my recent rimfire scopes have been low power variables. If I have to pick a really good 4x for a rimfire it would be the Leupold 4x28 FX-1 Rimfire. My experience has been that you can count on Leupold fixed power scopes to be tough, have decent optics (IMHO) with excellent eye relief, and good if not well marked controls. They also have quick service if you ever do break anything or want to change turrets, reticles, etc.

If I really wanted the best optics available I whould check with Schmidt & Bender or maybe Zeiss to see if they will set the parallax to rimfire range on their fixed 4x scopes. I'm guessing that they will for enough cash. European scopes aren't my favorites because, aside from their top of the line models, their controls generally tend to be loose and sometimes sloppy. That should be less of a problem with a fixed power, but I still prefer a locking focus ring rather than the finger adjustable ones common to many scopes these days. Their controls are generally better marked than US or Asian made scopes

Nevertheless, I would also check offerings from Bushnell, Nikon, and Weaver. Their prices are certainly good and some people like one or another of those companies optics better than Leupolds.

Weaver rimfire, either the 2x7 or 3x9. Great glass.

Lad,

I have an admitted bias toward Leupolds... both new and used!

Ditto's on buying a "shotgun" scope. I have a Leupold "shotgun" on my BLR 358win for "swampin'" after deer. Clear, dependable and perfect for that (and a 22lr) range.

PLEASE, be cautious and read other posts before you consider BSA! I've graduated Leupolds from 22lr's to a 375 H&H with no trouble... can't say the same for BSA.

The Fieldmaster is a quality rifle, and deserves a quality scope.

Mike