I have both Nikon and Bushnell (Legend) scopes here and when compared side by side imho the Nikons are better, so much so the Nikons are staying and the Bushnells are being sold, if you do go for a Bushnell make sure its made in the Philippines and not China, as already has been said either of the scopes will be ok for a Rimfire, both of mine wear Nikon Prostaffs and i think for the money they are excellent, If you can find a Burris Fullfield ii have a look at those as well.