The Browning 22 is a semi-automatic rifle mostly known as SA 22. It uses a .22 long rifle and a .22 short cartridge to fire. Introduced back in 1914 in Belgium, it’s still present in most of America. I’m sure you have come across at least one of them already.
If you own one, then that’s even better. Because we are going to hunt for the best scope for Browning SA 22. That’s right, prepare yourself for another riflescope review. This time, the trouble is coming as three. Yes, I’m bringing you guys 3 riflescopes suitable for your SA 22. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into it.
Best Browning SA-22 Scopes [Editor’s Pick]
1. Leupold FX-I Rimfire 4x28mm Rifle Scope
This classic fast-focus eyepiece scope from Leupold is very dear to the hunting community. FX-I rimfire is a very well-made scope suitable for hunting rifles such as Browning SA 22. .22 is also considered a rimfire cartridge.
In short, it’s one of the best available scopes for SA 22. Leupold FX-I doesn’t cost too much money either. You are getting a riflescope made out of durable and lightweight aluminum. The inside of the scope is also filled with nitrogen to eliminate moisture. Making it a shock, water, and fog-proof riflescope.
The lenses are always fully multi-coated. On top of all coatings, there is a light management system present on the scope as well. That’s right, this scope does feature the evergreen twilight light management system by Leupold. A revolutionary patented system that makes all Leupold scope perform extraordinary in low-light conditions.
The reticle of this scope is very easy to learn, just like the SA 22 rifle. They are like made for each other. The synergy.
Where is this scope made?
It’s designed and made in the USA.
Does it come with any mounting rings?
No, it doesn’t.
Do you need a sunshade for this scope?
Yes, sunshade can help with any scope.
2. Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9x33mm Riflescope
Back-to-back riflescopes from Leupold! Didn’t see that coming, huh? Of course, you didn’t. But that’s not the point. The point is, that Freedom is a part of the VX lineup of scope from Leupold. Every riflescope under the VX banner is suitable for most automatic rifles out there. They support bolt-action rifles as well.
VX-Freedom is here to liberate you from using cheap and bad scopes. VX-Freedom is not a high-end scope. It’s a medium-range riflescope priced in the medium-budget range as well. It’s made out of aircraft-grade aluminum. The same quality of aluminum that Leupold uses in much more expensive riflescopes as well.
The internal of the scope is filled with nitrogen to make it immune to moisture. Lens sealings are spot on as well. Freedom is also shockproof. It can take a good beating from .22 cartridge recoil. The lenses of the scope are fully multi-coated. They are bright, vibrant, and color-accurate. Leupold also implemented their legendary twilight light management system here as well.
Thanks to that, this scope performs extremely well in bad lighting conditions. Making it an ideal pairing with SA 22. You don’t know when you might need to use your rifle, in that hypothetical situation, a scope like VX-Freedom will come in super handy.
Where is this made?
It’s made in the USA.
Does it come with mounting rings?
No, it doesn’t come with mounting rings.
What kind of reticle does this scope use?
It uses a Duplex reticle.
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3. NIGHTFORCE ATACR 4-16x42mm F1 Scope
Are you feeling like maxing out the potential of your rifle and want to remove the complete bottleneck from it? I’m using some PC terms here, but I think you guys know where I’m going with this. If you want a scope that will perform way better than the rifle itself, get ATACR.
Nightforce ATACR 4-16×42 is an excellent top-of-the-line riflescope. It packs a default magnification of 4x and a zoomed-in magnification of 16x. You can go anywhere from short to long-range hunting in the blink of an eye.
The tube of this scope is made out of 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum alloy. They are not extruded or formed. They are machined and every single unit has a precisely cut tube. The inside of the tube is filled and purged with nitrogen to make it immune to internal fogging. As it’s waterproof as well, you don’t need to worry about water leaking in and creating moisture inside of the scope.
The lenses here are fully multi-coated. Several layers of coating make it more durable and vibrant. Color accuracy is high. It’s vivid and no distortion is present in maximum magnification either.
Does it come with flip-up covers?
It does.
Is this available in different magnifications?
Yes, ATACR F1 is available in plenty of different magnification and objective lens sizes. Depending on how big you want, the price will increase drastically as well.
Does this scope come with mounting rings?
It does not.
Things To Keep in Mind Before Buying
It’s not as complicated as you think. While choosing a new smartphone, we try to find the latest and greatest technology for the cheapest possible price. That’s a very reasonable argument. Buying a scope is similar to some degree. You need to keep a couple of features in mind while choosing the scope.
Build Quality
Trees have roots, if the roots of the tree are not strong, the tree won’t grow up to be strong. If the housing of your scope is not durable, then it won’t be able to protect the expensive lenses inside of it. Try to take a scope with good housing and good sealing all around.
Warranty
A lot of people tend to forget how important a warranty is. Often overlooked. But you shouldn’t make the same mistake as others.
Lens Quality
Don’t cheap out on lenses. They are the most important part of a scope. You will regret buying a cheap scope with a bad lens.
Summary
This will conclude the review for now. Hopefully, you found the right scope for your SA 22. After all, these are some of the best scopes for Browning SA 22 you could buy. All three of them are good and perform very well. Their price tag justifies the performance.
Depending on how much you are willing to spend, grab one and enjoy hunting. Till we meet again with another review, take care.
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