Looking at a used Browning BL-22 with a Browning 4x 3/4" scope on it. No idea how the scope will work out, but I prefer the look of a 3/4" scope on a BL-22.
What are some good 3/4" scopes for rimfires? Any recommendations for 3/4" scope rings?
Thanks.
Most manufacture's current lines of scopes do not include 3/4 inch scopes. The last time I looked, there are none sold by Weaver, Leupould, or Burris. Why? The reason is the 3/4 inch scope, will have a FOV 25% less, and elevation and windage range control movement of 25% less, than a 1 inch tube. The FOV must be smaller to account for smaller moving/pivoting "erector" tube that must be placed inside of 3/4 inch tube, otherwise users will see the edges of the erector tube as they adjust elevation and windage controls.
If your looking for small and sleek, please don't waste your time on the 3/4 inch tube models, unless you prize looks above functionality, or are trying to match a period scope to a period rifle.
I might suggest a 4X 20mm ShortMag or 4X 20mm Timberline for a small and sleek looking quality scope (about $150). There are other vendors that sell similar, low power, small object size, 1 inch scopes that should also work if $150 is outside your budget.
Who still sells 3/4 inch tube scopes? I seems I have seen then in Bushnell's low end line, but I don't see them there on their web site.
Crosman, Daisy, Tasco, and Simmons 4x scopes are 3/4 inch, includes rings, and are being sold in the discount stores such as Walmart and Meijers. These are considered "junk" scopes, with tiny FOVs. I am assuming they are all 3/4 inch, as I can only find tube spec for Tasco on the web.
http://www.airguns.com/portal/ProdList.nsf/ProductDetail?OpenForm&itemnumber=0410bx
http://www.airgunwarehouseinc.com/py-a-723.html
http://www.amazon.com/Simmons-Rimfire-4X20-Rings-Gloss/dp/B0002BTLO8
http://www.tasco.com/single.cfm?s=Riflescopes&family=Rimfire&product=rf4x15d
Tasco makes a 3-7X 20mm zoom for 3/4 inch. Notice very small FOV of 11 feet @7x, versus FOV of 16.5 feet for Leupold VXI 2-7X @ 7x. This is not because Leupold is more expensive, but due to much smaller tube. In this case it is 33% less. They don't list control range, but I would suspect a much lower range when conpared to a 1 inch tube.
http://www.tasco.com/single.cfm?s=Riflescopes&family=Rimfire&product=rf37x20d
You can always try to locate older 3/4 inch scopes such as the Weaver (or Bushnell, etc.) on ebay. Due to the age of these older Weaver, almost any current CHINESE made scope will surpass the optics of these 30+ year old Weavers, but I suspect few of these CHINESE scopes can equal the mechanical durability of these old Weaver scopes.