Thread: Scope Selection help needed. 223 varmant shooting. Shafted by redfield suppliers

Hey team. I need help with what is the best scope for around $500 for my new 223 rifle for varmant type shooting.

I ordered a redfield 4-12x42 with a varmant reticle last week after the suppliers recommended it but they sent a scope with hunter reticle which arrived yesterday. Just heard back from the store this morning, they don't have any varmant reticles left and won't be getting any so sent a hunter instead without telling us. Wankers. there goes my plans for after xmas.

So i'm back to square one, what do you recommend?

redfield battlezone 3-12x44 dial up turrets.

$400 at outdoorsupplies.co.nz

The burris ar series scopes are pretty good.

Vortex crossfire 2 6-18x44 with bdc reticle $349 from shooters supplies, flipping awesome scope!

Originally Posted by sparky1000

Vortex crossfire 2 6-18x44 with bdc reticle $349 from shooters supplies, flipping awesome scope!

Yup I have one of these also pretty damn good, or you could try to get a well priced Weaver 40/44 with varmint reticle 6-20x44 both have most excellent glass for the money and great eye relief.

My rem 700 .223 was inherited with a Nikko Diamond 4-12 and I haven't bothered to change it because it works so damn well...

Thanks very much lads, I'll check them out

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Originally Posted by sparky1000

Vortex crossfire 2 6-18x44 with bdc reticle $349 from shooters supplies, flipping awesome scope!

Plus 1 for the vortex scopes

Since you're stuffed in the interim, why don't you go for something ordered from the us ?

Otherwise, the Leupold vx3 4.5-14x40 with a varmint reticle. Just a bit more $$ than you wanted to spend, but you won't regret it


Tim

So i've done a bit of research this morning and have four options, what do you guys think of these?

I'm leaning torward the weaver & vortex that have more zoom but have heard good things about the nikons. damn there is a lot of options out there. Anyone know how well the higher zooms work, do they get blurry on full zoom?

Nikon Prostaff BDC 4-12x40 $399
Nikon Prostaff Riflescope 4-12x40

Weaver V Series 4-16x42AO $425
Weaver V-Series 4-16x42 A/O Black Matte STT | Trade Me

Vortex Crossfire II 4-12x40 BDC $355
Vortex 4-12x44 Crossfire II Riflescope (Dead-Hold BDC)

Vortex Crossfire II 4-16x40AO BDC $349
Vortex 6-18x44 AO Crossfire II Riflescope (Dead-Hold BDC)

Higher quality glass will generally have less of a 'milky' look when fully zoomed up. Also bear in mind the higher the zoom magnification, the more critical your head placement and eye alignment are.

For the cost, the Vortex Crossfire II looks ok. Spending an extra $70 for a clearer view when fully zoomed in is your call. Just also check you've got good mounts for it too

i've got weaver mounts. Which one do you think will be best glass?

Leupold mark AR

Nikon m223 or p223 is another option. Cheaper version of the leupold mark ar but still good scopes. I have a p223 and it does the job nicely


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Originally Posted by foxhound

Leupold mark AR

i could only find them near double what i want to spend, am i missing a cheaper option to buy?

Originally Posted by foxhound

Leupold mark AR

Originally Posted by smidey

i could only find them near double what i want to spend, am i missing a cheaper option to buy?

Nah, he's just being a troll. Leupold is OK, but overpriced.
The Vortex CrossfireII 4-12 with AO and BDC is probably your best option at this price point.

Useless knowledge - if you're going to "dial" (using rangefinder and turrents on your scope) to hit targets at range, don't bother with BDC.
If you're not gonna "dial", then sure, BDC to your hearts content