Scope selection advice for .223...

[Fergie]

I want a better scope for my Remington 783 .223. It is a cheap rifle, but I do not mind buying a good scope that an be shared with other rifles. I really know very little about scopes.

The prices are pretty wide... help me choose. I would like to shoot out to 300 yards, but mostly around 100 - 150 yards.


$355 - Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm Matte Duplex (most-ish I would spend)

$259 - Primary Arms 4-14X44 FFP Scope w/ ACSS Orion Reticle .308/.223

$203 - Weaver 849780 Optics Kaspa Tactical Scope, 1.5-6 x 32mm, Dark Earth

$158 - Nikon P-223 3-9x40 Mate BDC 600

Feel free to add your choice, if not listed above, $500 is my max.

[anhzx]

SWFA 10X currently on sale 10% off with free shipping. ~$270.

[Fergie]

Thanks for the tip. The problem is that all these scopes + the one you listed all get excellent reviews. I assume any will suit my needs. But I do not get to buy a lot of guns and scopes, so I want to be happy with my purchase for a long time.

Is there something that makes the SWFA SS 10x42 Tactical 30mm better or better for me?

I am a pragmatist. I only like to shoot realistic ammo in realistic situations. I am never going to be a great technical shooter.

[Calico1404]

Vortex crossfire II 4x16x50 or 4x12x40
Life time warranty, clear glass, the 50 comes with a sunshade, and within your budget.

[stevebla]

Vortex I have grown to like side parallax. 399 on sale 4 16

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Vortex-reg-Viper-reg-HS-Long-Range-mm-Riflescope/1394450.uts?productVariantId=3176751&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03463326&rid=20&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpP7Er5SJ1gIVBAdpCh1Zogz0EAQYAiABEgI7sPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Jimmy's]

Stay away from crap like primary arms or any tactical branded crap. all others on your list are great scopes for your needs. The SWFA is a fixed scope as well as a heavy scope, PASS on that thing.

[Fergie]

Thanks for the input! I always like to post here on CG before making any purchases.

[smittty]

Do you guys think the SWA scope is too heavy for that rifle?

[rm1911]

Don't forget the bushnell AR scopes. I have 2 of them. 1-4x24 and 3-12x40.

You shouldn't need to spend more than $200 on a scope for that rifle. The rest should be used to BUY AMMO.

[leoffensive]

I'm running that leupold on my ruger American ranch in 5.56 and I love it. I also have the m-223 4-16x42 on an at and it kicks *** as well

I'd go with the leupold if your sticking to that list

[Sandro]

Vortex, lifetime warranty and great optics, Diamondback line is very decent.
BTW, you cannot "share" scope between rifles

[TMB 1]

I'd get the Nikon P-223 3-9x40 BDC 600 or this Leupold https://www.amazon.com/Leupold-12061...pold+cds+scope

[diverwcw]

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[Divernhunter]

Leupold for the win.

[More2LifeThanMPG]

I have the Nikon p223 on my at and really like it. Easy to set up and works very well, had it about a year now with no issues.


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