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I have a cheap Simmons 4x on mine. Like you I didn't see breaking the bank on something I just plink with.
BSA Sweet 22.It's awesome.It has built in balistic reticles for 3 different bullet wieghts.I have mine dialed in to shoot the head off a grouse from any yardage out to 100 yards.and it was less than $100.Check it out online
I saw the Nikon 22 3-9x40 BDC scope on sale at Cabelas tonight for $119.