TEST RESULTS: UBERTI SCOUT RIMFIRE AND VORTEX DIAMONDBACK SCOPE

Both the Uberti Scout lever-action .22 and Vortex Diamondback 2-7×35 scope outperformed my expectations. With its postal scale weight of six pounds four ounces, the rifle was quick and nimble, and it cycled perfectly with a variety of different ammunition. The scope, meanwhile, offered optical quality and function, making it an ideal match for the Scout. It was precisely what I was looking for—a rimfire scope that wouldn’t distract from the visual appeal of the Scout, yet would still provide the precision needed to get the best out of the rifle.

For my test, I included ammo ranging from low-cost plinking rounds to high-end target cartridges. All 14 groups collectively averaged 0.620, with four of them bettering a half inch. For sheer plinking fun, consider Eley Action. For small-game hunting, meanwhile, either Eley High Velocity Hollow or Winchester Super-X Plated RN would be excellent choices. All three offerings shot into less than a half inch. The Scout not only delivered on its Old West styling, it was also a blast to shoot.

	Brand	Bullet	Velocity (fps)	Group size (inches)
	Norma TAC-22	40-grain	1030	.510
	RWS R 50	40-grain	1030	.527
	Federal Premium Hunter Match	40-grain Match HP	1156	.810
	Federal Premium Match Gold Metal	40-grain	934	.415
	Federal Premium Target Gold Metal	40-grain	1158	1.225
	Browning Pro 22	40-grain Round Nose	1035	.765
	Eley Sport	40-grain	1040	.585
Eley Action		40-grain	1053	.425
	Eley Edge	40-grain	1037	.560
	Eley High Velocity hollow	38-grain	1160	.425
	CCI Mini Mag LR SHP	40-Segmented Hollow Point	1168	.710
	Winchester Super X LR	40-grain Plated Round Nose	1183	.445
	Winchester Super X LR	37-grain Plated Hollow Point	1252	.628
	Remington Golden Bullet	40-grain Plated Round Nose	1208	.618

Note: All groups were five shots at 25 yards with velocities being measured by a Garmin Xero C1 Pro chronograph. Winds light; temperature 12°C.