Hi optics on the timberline are extremely good clarity between 8 to 45 yds which is very good much better than the bushnell the ballistic ret lends it self better to .177 than .22 in my opinion i use a 3200 for .22. These scopes have quite long eye relief you may want to try reach forward mounts? A good well built scope with lifetime warranty.
These are my opinions only i dont own a timberline but my mate does he loves it, i do however own 2 x burris fullfield II 3-9x40 ballistic rets which are reparallaxed for airgun use and i love these.
Hope this helps.
cheers
matt