Glass for .223 bolt action...

[bigbob76]

I saw an acquaintance at the range and he let me shoot his Sako in .223 and I really liked it. I'm just curious, if I had a bolt action .223 that was accurate how much would I spend to put decent glass on it. No competition, probably just paper at 100 yards. Is that too vague of a question?

[bombadillo]

You could spend $500 and get something pretty decent. I think the SWFA for 599 would be a great option, Bushnell 6500 series, Used Viper PST, and other options.

[JMP]

Yes, it's kind of vague. With a 223, why would you want to be limited to 100 yards? If that's the case, why not just get a rimfire rifle that will be more economical to shoot? For only 100 yards, you'd not need a lot of features, just sufficient magnification for you to hold an identical point of aim for each shot in a scope that is good enough to hold zero (that's most scopes that aren't the really cheap Chinese made ones).

[Full Clip]

I went with a Leupold 3-9 Patrol because I found a good deal.
Kinda depends on your budget.

[bigbob76]

Yes, it's kind of vague. With a 223, why would you want to be limited to 100 yards? If that's the case, why not just get a rimfire rifle that will be more economical to shoot? For only 100 yards, you'd not need a lot of features, just sufficient magnification for you to hold an identical point of aim for each shot in a scope that is good enough to hold zero (that's most scopes that aren't the really cheap Chinese made ones).

I was shooting at a range that only had a 100 yard range unless there is more that I didn't see. I liked the place and know a few guys that shoot there, I wouldn't mind being a member. I have some .22 handguns and rifles that for whatever reason I don't seem to enjoy shooting anymore. I'm also lazy on my days off and 100 yards is a nice short walk to change targets, lol.

[bombadillo]

Can I ask you what bolt action .223 you are using?

[bombadillo]

Cheaper, maybe something like this; http://swfa.com/Mueller-8-32x44-Targ...pe-P42358.aspx

[JMP]

I was shooting at a range that only had a 100 yard range unless there is more that I didn't see. I liked the place and know a few guys that shoot there, I wouldn't mind being a member. I have some .22 handguns and rifles that for whatever reason I don't seem to enjoy shooting anymore. I'm also lazy on my days off and 100 yards is a nice short walk to change targets, lol.

Just keep in mind that the .223, especially from a bolt action with a long barrel has much much more capability. If you choose to exercise that capability, you will inevitably want to have more features than a bare minimum scope.

[EspoMan]

The Nikon with BDC is made for the 5.56/223 and is a great scope. Not pricey either.

[Thanatos2203]

Around $300 can get you into the SWFA, Vortex Diamondback (HP), or even a "top of the line" Primary Arms. All those are good values for the money, I have personally owned all of them, and would recommend them in that order. They will make little groups on paper if you can.

Burris, Nikon, and even Leupold (VX-1) could be had for relatively few greenbacks with respectable glass. If your budget is higher there are too many options for me to list.

Once you get good at 100 yards you very well might get bored with it. I would leave the door open for growth.

[bigbob76]

Can I ask you what bolt action .223 you are using?

It was a Sako, and it was beautiful and probably a very pricey rifle. I don't know what model but he said he had it for a long time. It made me want to educate myself and get a rifle in .223. My right shoulder is messed up and the .223 didn't cause me any grief.

[ElvenSoul]

Burris XTR II Mil/Mil

[Laddy]

I bought a Rem .223 last month, put a Zeiss 3-9 42 I bought last year on it. I want to say I paid >$500 for the scope but I think they're sub 500 now.

Great 100-200 set up.

[JTROKS]

Nikon M223 3-12x is a nice scope for the money.

If I was to have a scope and expect it to perform at long range by continuously working elevation and windage knobs I would spend money on scopes that will be true, rugged and reliable. I have a friend who's been happy with a cheap scope at 100 yards. I'm talking about a scope that he bought for $89.99. He mounted it and zeroed on his AR15 and he said it hasn't moved since - still dead on after a couple of years. I use Burris E1 and Nikon M233 on a couple of my ARs and I like them for clarity and ruggedness. If I was to scope a nice accurate mild kicking bolt action I'd probably get a Vortex PST.

[ar15barrels]

if I had a bolt action .223 that was accurate how much would I spend to put decent glass on it. No competition, probably just paper at 100 yards. Is that too vague of a question?

Whatever you buy, make sure it is not from china or taiwan.
Korea or the phillipines are better than china/taiwan.
Japan is better than all of the others already mentioned.
Getting into high budget glass and it will be european or US made.

You can get nice Japanese glass starting at $400ish.
Nikon is my recommendation in this price range.