.22 is a quite popular cartridge among hunters and casual shooters. Finding a scope for it is not that hard either. There are tons of them available.
While you could just grab a riflescope that supports this caliber, it’s not the best idea always. Often, you will end up with a scope that doesn’t synergize with your rifle.
That’s why I’m here to help you find the best scope for Rossi RS22. Without further ado, let’s get right into it.
Best Rossi RS22 Scopes – [Editor’s Choice]
1. Bushnell Trophy Rifle Scope w/Multi-X Reticle
Bushnell is a brand that is known for their budget offering and utmost devotion to the community. Bushnell is not a new name to many. Even if you never bought a scope previously, I’m sure you have heard of Bushnell before.
The Trophy riflescope is a Budget offering from Bushnell. It’s a .22-supported riflescope with a Multi-X reticle. The reticle is quite gorgeous and very easy to use. You will get better at reading the recoil as time goes on. Initially, the reticle won’t look too distracting to you either.
The scope is made out of aluminum and it features glass lenses. The lenses are bright and very color-accurate. It’s bright enough to be usable during low-light conditions. But the performance could have been better.
For the money, it’s one of the best scopes for Rossi RS22. There is no doubt or denying that fact. Bushnell knew what they were making and they did it brilliantly. The scope is gorgeous to look and it performs equally awesome.
Key Features
- Air rifle supported: A lot of scopes made for .22 caliber don’t officially support air rifles due to their intense pressure and damaging optics over time. This one does and will work on air rifles for a long time.
- Built like a tank! This scope features a high-quality CNC machined aluminum. It’s built to last a long time.
- Easy to operate! Multi-X reticle is quite easy to understand once you spend a little bit of time with it. At first, it might look like it’s too complicated for a newbie, but it’s not that hard to understand.
2. Simmons 3-9x32mm .22 Matte Black Riflescope
Simmons .22 LR firing riflescope is one of the best .22 scopes. It’s lightweight, durable, and very much suitable for RS22. It’s a rimfire riflescope that delivers top-of-the-line performance.
The scope is not made out of plastic or polymer. It’s a bit surprising to see a scope made out of metal at this price. The build quality is surprisingly good. There are no quality issues visible anywhere in the scope. The anodization is nice and clean as well.
The lenses are surprisingly good. Honestly, everything about this scope is surprising. In theory, it shouldn’t be possible to provide a good scope for this price. But hey, I don’t know what kind of string Simmons are pulling but scopes like these are hard to come by.
Rossi RS22 can utilize the scope completely. The maximum magnification has almost no distortion on the main viewing area. Making it a good scope for hunting.
Key Features
- Supports air rifles: The built quality of this optic is surprisingly good and supports air rifles as well.
- Comes with mount: This rimfire riflescope is insanely good and supports any rifle with a dovetail directly. Yes, that includes the Rossi RS22.
- Good warranty: Expecting this type of scope to have a lifetime warranty is odd. but you will find a limited lifetime warranty with this optic.
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3. CVLIFE 3-9×40 Optics R4 Reticle Crosshair Scope
CVLIFE 3-9×40 is one of the cheapest riflescopes available on the market. The price of this is so low! It makes you wonder whether it’s good or not. I mean, at this price range you expect some toy, not a working riflescope.
But to let you know, this is a riflescope that works very well with guns like RS22. While it’s not suitable for high-recoil guns, it can work well with guns like the RS22. It’s made out of durable alloy.
It’s a mixture of aluminum and alloy to make a new lightweight material. Often you see this material being used in bicycles and riflescopes as well.
The lenses are good. They are not the best thing in the world, but they are not the worst either. They are decent and bright. You will get what you are paying for. A working riflescope for your RS22 to get you started.
Key Features
- Mounting rings included! While purchasing this optic, you will find two options. Either 11mm dovetail or 20mm Picatinny.
- Different finishes! If you for some reason don’t like the matte black finish of the scope, then you can also buy it in a different color. That’s right, there is a flat dark earth version available.
- Usable on air rifle: Despite looking like it’s not suitable for something like an air rifle, you can use it! It won’t break.
4. Barska AC10380 Plinker-22 3-9×32 Scope
Plinker 22 is another .22 LR cartridge-supported riflescope. Barska is known for its budget scopes among hunters and tactical shooters alike. Their scopes are made for semi-automatic rifles, bolt action rifles, air rifles, etc. Any gun you could think of.
Barska Plinker 22 seems like a no-brainer for the Rossi RS22. The scope is made out of durable and lightweight alloy steel. It’s a rustproof material that is not too heavy or bulky.
The lenses are coated to provide you good experience in short and long-range hunting. The lenses are bright and very color-accurate. If you are a newbie and don’t want to start with a complex reticle, you will love the 30/30 reticle. It’s a very simple reticle.
With the Rossi RS22, the Plinker 22 is a perfect match. It can handle the recoil of the Rossi and it can work with the Rossi in any given weather condition. Plinker is water, fog, and shockproof. Targeting with this scope is quite easy. The accuracy of the scope is excellent as well.
Key Features
- Multiple magnifications to choose from: While purchasing the optic, you will find a lot of magnifications including a variable one and some fixed ones. You will also find an illuminated reticle.
- Excellent for hunting: This optic is manufactured for varmint hunting. While you can aim for 300 yards competition with ease, it’s preferred by hunters mostly.
- Comes with mounting rings: It comes with a pair of rings. It’s 3/8 inc dovetail rings. It also comes with scope caps.
5. SVBONY SV120 Rifle Scope 3-9×40 Rifle Scope
If you take a look at the prices of all the scopes mentioned so far, you will notice a pattern here. Most of them are super budget scope and very entry level scope. They don’t cost thousands of dollars and they will do more than fine with Rossi RS22.
SV120 is also an extremely affordable riflescope with 9x maximum magnification. This riflescope is most suited for small game hunting and short-range target practicing. The accuracy of the scope is good, but it’s nothing to brag about. For the money, you should be happy with this good performance.
The lens of the scope is coated as well. It’s bright and color accurate. Base magnification is crisp and there is no distortion or blur present on the scope. At maximum magnification, it’s not noticeable either. If you really want to nitpick, you can see a bit of distortion here and there. But that’s forgivable considering how cheap this scope is.
Key Features
- Excellent build quality: The build quality of this scope is incredibly well-built!
- Made for hunters! This optic features an SFP crosshair. You can take full advantage of it in medium-range varmint hunting.
- Turrets: Easy to adjust the turrets for precise windage and elevation settings.
Things To Keep in Mind Before Buying
Rossi RS22, what a wonderful rifle. It deserves nothing less than the best. Choosing that best however will depend on your preference completely. If you know what you are looking for in a scope, it’s quite an easy decision to make.
If you don’t, then keep a couple of things in mind while choosing the scope. This will help you make the decision easily.
Build Quality
Scope’s structural integrity is very important for a scope to be good. If the body is not durable, it won’t be able to keep the lens and the prism inside safe. And it definitely won’t be able to prevent water from going inside.
Lens Quality
If the lenses aren’t good, you won’t be able to magnify satisfyingly. You will have tons of distortion and motion blur ruining your experience. Even if it costs a bit more money, grabbing a scope with good lens will go a long way.
Magnification
Rossi RS22 can benefit from high-magnification. But do you need high magnification? If the answer is yes, choose a scope from the list that is offering the magnification you looking for.
The Warranty
As you can see, most of the scopes mentioned today are very budget friendly. Budget products can be a hit or miss at times. It’s safe bet to have a credible warranty than not having any warranty at all.
Summary
And that concludes our discussion of today. I tried my best to provide you the very best riflescope for your Rossi RS22, and I hope I was able to succeed in that.
I know choosing one from five mentioned here can be a bit bothersome. But if you read the article and realized about what you need, the decision will be much easier.
Whether it’s a high-end scope or a budget scope, Rossi will accept it with open arms. It’s you that need to decide on which route you are going. Best of luck and I will see you on the next one.
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