Frank, I agree that the Simmons 22 mag scope is a great budget option and the reticle is specifically dialed in for 22 mag. Here's a link to one on buds if interested....................... budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/15199/simmons+511039+22+mag+matte+black+3-9x+32mm+1+tube+truplex+reticle .................... If you want something little better here's a link to a rimfire scope from Bushnell......................... budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/145627/bushnell+rr3940bs4+rimfire+black+3-9x+40mm+1+tube+etched+dz22+bdc+reticle ....................... Lastly if you want something with a little more magnification here's a link to a Bushnell 6-18×50 scope.................... budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/97988/bushnell+616185+banner+6-18x+50mm+obj+17-6+ft+@+100+yds+fov+1+tube+dia+black+m ........................ Hope this helps.

Frank, good quality scope that wont break the bank right here >>> https://monstrumtactical.com/1-4-20-rifle-scope-range-finder-reticle-offset-reversible-scope-rings/

Hi Frank, I highly recommend the 22Mag calibrated Simmons 3-9x32mm : amazon.com/Simmons-511039-Matte-Black-Riflescope/dp/B000KOSB34?tag=huntingmark01-20&geniuslink=true -------------------------- Other options reviewed here : https://huntingmark.com/22-magnum-riflescope/

Depending on what you'd like to spend you can easily mount a lower cost 9x30 for him or go up higher on the magnification increasing the price. I guess it depends on what this rifle will be utilized for.