Scope selection advice for .223...

[mtenenhaus]

i think this might also be worth considering. its on sale for $160 and they have a promotion going for another 10% off and free shipping.

Its the Sig Sauer Whiskey3 Hunting Riflescope 3-9x50mm

http://www.opticsplanet.com/sig-sauer-whiskey-5-hunting-riflescope-3-9x50mm-second-focal-plane-quadplex-reti.html

i'm probably going to get one myself

[triggs75]

What are you shooting at out to 300 yards paper or steel or animals ?

If shooting at paper you will want athe 4 -16 at least so you can see the small 223 holes out that far. If just plinking steel or such then 10x or less. That's just me. I have trouble seeing holes on paper anything less then 16x out to 300.

I would go the vortex hs route 4-16x

[ElvenSoul]

Athlon is gaining notice

http://shop.opticsplanet.com/athlon-optics-talos-6-24x50-side-focus-riflescope.html?_iv_code=28W-RS-TL62450-215012&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0K7NBRC7ARIsAEaqLREhwMj_FQmZof-tBbk6W4_AvHvJz60EHBcd7scqGw5yKH3n59dMdJ0aAoO3EALw_wcB

[Fergie]

I am shooting paper targets, and I do not own a spotters scope to check for holes - so I do need to see the holes. I do like to keep everything ready for real world use in case I need to shoot a rabbit (backyard is crawling with em) in an emergency sitch. I do not trick out guns for competition or technical shooting. (not that anyone is tricking out a 783 remmy). I do like things durable and able to work in harsh conditions.

Thanks for your opinions and suggestions.

[JMP]

With .223 I'd like to have a larger magnification for target shooting. The low recoil of the cartridge gives you the advantage of being able to spot your impact at a higher magnification. And, I'd definitely avoid any made in China optics.

[usmcspud]

The Leupold.

[SloChicken]

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

A fixed 10x is a lot of scope for 100-300yd. Unless you are shooting slow moving ants.

[MyOdessa]

I would by Leupold. It it a good quality glass with good customer service company. Leupolds hold their value and if you get different rifle you can move scope to it.

[Horrendo Revolver]

Of the choices listed in the OP the VX-3i is the one I'd choose.

I have a very low opinion of Vortex Crossfires.

[ExtremeX]

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

It's the lightest target scope I own... but if you compare it to something like a 3-9x40 hunting scope with a 1" tube, it could be considered "too heavy".

Most of my target scopes are of the 5-20x50 or 6-24x50 flavor so I think the SWFA is a light weight option.

[anhzx]

I guess i see it as a multiple purpose scope. It works quite well me with target shooting to see those holes on papers, and with 5-600 yards possibility if he wants later.

A fixed 10x is a lot of scope for 100-300yd. Unless you are shooting slow moving ants.

[TMB 1]

This would be a good one too. https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-4521...hd+rifle+scope

[XVIga_Rob]

I would look at a Leupold VX-II. Good scope at a fair price, and lifetime warranty.

[Bushwack44]

Since you're a realist about your skills, I would say go with the Nikon (or a Nikon 4-12x40) and put your savings towards ammo. I have a Nikon Prostaff 4-12x40 (about $200) on a Mossberg .223 and it gets me to 400 yards comfortably.

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.

[freonr22]

https://samplelist.com/entire-sample-list/riflescopes.html?brand=Nikon

try for a grade above the prostaff the monarch