Can any recommend a scope for a ruger American rim fire. It's to teach my son how to shoot so I'm looking for something cheaper than the gun

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Also any recommended gun shops where I can purchased and get it installed..

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Dont know how much that rifle cost but with scopes it is what you pay for.
I can help with the install - no members fee.
Scopes aren't going to make anyone "more accurate" it will add some interest and may make it less frustrating if youre struggling with irons. The wobble will still be there just magnified with everything else. Fundamentals are the same. Focus hard on the reticle before breaking the shot. etc.

Been using a Vortex Viper PST 1-4. Got it for around 380

For Rimfire, I like the Nikon series.  Been better for me than Bushnell for some reason.  Bushnell seems to develop problems. 

The couple I have are in the Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC 150 family.  This one looks good:

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rimfire-Reticle-40mm/dp/B00SMX95IA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487484959&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=PROSTAFF+RIMFIRE+II+3-9x40+BDC+150+%24119.95

Here is the Nikon site for Rimfire scopes:

https://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products/scopes/rimfire/index.page


Don't get one that has super powerful magnification.  The closer you zoom, the more the image bounces around.

You also will normally have to buy the rings separate.  Each rifle mounts a little differently, and you might need higher or lower ring height based on your application, iron sights, bolt action clearance, and so on.

As for local sources and installation, either call around, or others here will have suggestions.

Good luck!

I like my vortex crossfireii  AO on my rimfire rifle.Before that I had a Simmons 22mag 3-9 for about two years and it was not bad for under $50 from amazon

Dont know how much that rifle cost but with scopes it is what you pay for.
I can help with the install - no members fee.
Scopes aren't going to make anyone "more accurate" it will add some interest and may make it less frustrating if youre struggling with irons. The wobble will still be there just magnified with everything else. Fundamentals are the same. Focus hard on the reticle before breaking the shot. etc.

Been using a Vortex Viper PST 1-4. Got it for around 380

I might have to take you up on the offer.. just trying to get my son hooked on shooting he's getting frustrated with irons.. it's hit or miss with him.

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For Rimfire, I like the Nikon series.  Been better for me than Bushnell for some reason.  Bushnell seems to develop problems. 

The couple I have are in the Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC 150 family.  This one looks good:

https://www.amazon.com/Nikon-ProStaff-Rimfire-Reticle-40mm/dp/B00SMX95IA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1487484959&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=PROSTAFF+RIMFIRE+II+3-9x40+BDC+150+%24119.95

Here is the Nikon site for Rimfire scopes:

https://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products/scopes/rimfire/index.page


Don't get one that has super powerful magnification.  The closer you zoom, the more the image bounces around.

You also will normally have to buy the rings separate.  Each rifle mounts a little differently, and you might need higher or lower ring height based on your application, iron sights, bolt action clearance, and so on.

As for local sources and installation, either call around, or others here will have suggestions.

Good luck!

Of course when you want to buy it's on back order lol

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I might have to take you up on the offer.. just trying to get my son hooked on shooting he's getting frustrated with irons.. it's hit or miss with him.

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It's so much more fun to have reactive targets to shoot.  For rimfire, I believe you can shoot steel plates at 50yds.   The sound you get from hitting steel is a good teaching tool for immediate feedback so he knows if he's on target after each shot.

It's so much more fun to have reactive targets to shoot.  For rimfire, I believe you can shoot steel plates at 50yds.   The sound you get from hitting steel is a good teaching tool for immediate feedback so he knows if he's on target after each shot.

Yea one of the R.O.s told me the same thing.. get him shooting good with the scope, then buy the self reseting one and turn it into a contest

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Thanks for everyone's info I pulled the trigger on the nikon.. I figure if they make good cameras they should make good scopes

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were you shooting near the prone area? I think you were shooting 3 down from me. ROs were talking about it

I have the American RImfire with Primary arms 6x scope calibrated for 22LR
it has ACSS reticle with BDC, wind hold overs, distance estimation.  it works great at the silhouette range.  easy to use the BDC to hit the small targets out to 100m
its more of a hunting/plinking optic, not so much bullseye, but for what its made for, it is great.
great optic for about $120

were you shooting near the prone area? I think you were shooting 3 down from me. ROs were talking about it

Yea I was

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Yea one of the R.O.s told me the same thing.. get him shooting good with the scope, then buy the self reseting one and turn it into a contest

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I just use plates suspended from the target frame on chains.  Small 3"  and 5" will be plenty big at 50yds.

.. it's hit or miss with him.

We have something in common.

I have the American RImfire with Primary arms 6x scope calibrated for 22LR
it has ACSS reticle with BDC, wind hold overs, distance estimation.  it works great at the silhouette range.  easy to use the BDC to hit the small targets out to 100m
its more of a hunting/plinking optic, not so much bullseye, but for what its made for, it is great.
great optic for about $120

I just got that same scope for my Savage, glad you like it. I hope try it out soon.

I might have to take you up on the offer.. just trying to get my son hooked on shooting he's getting frustrated with irons.. it's hit or miss with him.

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The "hit or miss" comment says a lot. Rather than adding an optic, consider working on the fundamentals first. New or young shooters often jerk the trigger or flinch. Next time he goes, observe closely while he is shooting. Is he consistently aiming at the same point? How's his trigger pull and follow through? Is the muzzle steady after the round is fired? Working on the basics with a target set up at 25 yards will do far more for a new shooter than any fancy glass or target.

I strongly advise against optics for a new shooter. As ren said, it's not going to make him more accurate. And if he's lacking the fundamentals, it'll just be much more frustrating and discouraging.

You're allowed to place a target in the grass at 25 yards to zero a rimfire then move to 50 when zerod. I have a red dot on my 1911-22 so I can shoot it at the rifle range in between rifles.

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-3-9x40-matte-bdc-riflescope.html

http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-prostaff-rimfire-4-12x40-matte-bdc-riflescope.html

Either one of these and you won't be sorry. I have both.

Dont know how much that rifle cost but with scopes it is what you pay for.
I can help with the install - no members fee.
Scopes aren't going to make anyone "more accurate" it will add some interest and may make it less frustrating if youre struggling with irons. The wobble will still be there just magnified with everything else. Fundamentals are the same. Focus hard on the reticle before breaking the shot. etc.

Been using a Vortex Viper PST 1-4. Got it for around 380

Probably the best statement I've ever heard when it comes to scopes . I've spent thousands on scopes and still miss lol . Having a Schmidt/nightforce doesn't make you sure shot . Just gives you a crisper image at a great distance. My first scope was an Alaskan brand from Cabela . Cheap and did the job perfectly.

338KID. I seen you shoot your very nice Desert Tech at the 1000 targets and you did not miss.