what do you think

[mitchsti]

is the leupold mk4 lrt 6.5-20 to much scope for a .223 bolt action rifle
if so any input would be great

[mitchsti]

ANYBODY HOME ???

[bruce_ventura]

I have a Nitrex 6.5-20x50 on my .223 Savage 25. In my opinion, it is too much scope for what I do (squirrel hunting at up to 300 yrds). The objective is too big and heavy, and I never use it beyond 16X.

I may replace that scope. If I do I will not go beyond 16X40. I will probably go with a Bushnell 3200 10x40 mildot, or a variable not exceeding 15X40 mildot with micrometer turrets.

[Fjold]

It depends on what you use it for. If you are hunting with your 223 then yes, it's way too much scope. If you are shooting from a bench at paper then it is fine.

I use a 6.5x20 Leupie on my 6.5x284 for long range shooting out to 1,000 yards and varmint shooting off of a portable bench but when I take it out for hunting antelope, etc. I trade scopes down to 4-16X or even a 4-12X and limit myself to 500 yards.

[mitchsti]

thanks for the input