Ideal scope for 223

[gramps73]

Looking for a scope for the 223 any suggestions..
thanks gr

[Dick284]

What ya looking to use it for Cory?


My choices would be:

4-12 min for coyotes.
6-18 for most stuff smaller than coyotes, but including coyotes.
??-20 or 24, for gophers, and targets.
24 or 36 fixed for strictly targets.

[duceman]

leupold fxIII, 6x42, 1 moa dot, lee.

[shooter55]

for the $, I might suggest either a Bushnell 4200 or 6500 series, depending on how much you spend. The 6500 6-36 is about 950
what kind of 223 are you putting it on and what are you shooting?

[Mulestalker]

I put a Bushnell 3200 5-15 on mine years ago and haven't looked back! Was a little sceptical about the scopes but its been great for me

Keep your eyes open for used Leupolds,I picked up a VXll 6-18x40 for $350,put a M1 turret on it,it now lives on my 25 for those stubburn dogs....

[kostianych]

Originally Posted by Dick284

What ya looking to use it for Cory?


My choices would be:

4-12 min for coyotes.
6-18 for most stuff smaller than coyotes, but including coyotes.
??-20 or 24, for gophers, and targets.
24 or 36 fixed for strictly targets.

+1 on this comment ))))
I have a Leupold Mark2 6-18x40 on my .223 and love it ))

[gramps73]

Originally Posted by Dick284

What ya looking to use it for Cory?


My choices would be:

4-12 min for coyotes.
6-18 for most stuff smaller than coyotes, but including coyotes.
??-20 or 24, for gophers, and targets.
24 or 36 fixed for strictly targets.

Dick
Looking to replace the scope on a very nice .223 i picked up last spring. I think you might know the one
I like the 4x12, looks like I will be shopping tomorrow
G

[LintonWeikle]

I use a 223 for alround plinking purposes and found that the most adept scope was a 6 X 24 x 40mm gets the job done for shoooting gophers, coyotes,fox, muskrat, beaver, badger ....pretty much anything that moves
even smacked a starling on a 5 dollar bet!

Hope this helps with your deision
take care
Linton

[gramps73]

thanks for the info Linton

[gramps73]

has anyone used one and what are your thoughts

part 2
Bushnell Legend 4x12x40

Vortex Diamondback 4x12x40 V-plex

[harv3589]

I just put a VX3 3.5-10x40 with the B&C reticle on mine...just need to get out to sight it in now. Should be done on Wednesday.