Scope For 223

[slip hound 32]

Hi guys i am looking to buy a scope for a savage axis in 223 pretty much an all round scope for lamping and day shooting in the price range of 150-300 euro region would like to here your recommendations of brand and Magnafaction.

[charlie caller 3,654]

One word mate, NIKON, I use a Prostaff 3-9x50 with bdc reticule on my .243 it is amazingly clear, the bdc reticule is brilliant, it does all I want for lamping and stalking, and if you go on here http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/spoton.html#Index:20

you can put your details in, and it will give you your aim points for the reticule, and so far it has proven to be brilliant, absolutely spot on (excuse the pun) for my loads, you simply cannot go wrong with a Nikon mate.

[slip hound 32]

Thanks Charlie I will take a look at it thanks for your advice appreciate it....

[Lloyd90 509]

One word mate, NIKON, I use a Prostaff 3-9x50 with bdc reticule on my .243 it is amazingly clear, the bdc reticule is brilliant, it does all I want for lamping and stalking, and if you go on here http://spoton.nikonsportoptics.com/spoton/spoton.html#Index:20

you can put your details in, and it will give you your aim points for the reticule, and so far it has proven to be brilliant, absolutely spot on (excuse the pun) for my loads, you simply cannot go wrong with a Nikon mate.

I've got the same on my 22 LR but tempted to take it off and swap it over onto my 243.

 

The glass is very clear and I took it lamping rabbits the other week and was very happy with the clarity.

 

I got mine off here second hand for £100 so very pleased. Lovely little scope.

[Elliott 436]

Check out the Vortex line of scopes, I love the PST I have on my. 223

[shropshire dan 467]

I like the Redfield revolution scopes. Have 1 on my .22-250 and getting another for my wife's .17 Hornet once her FAC comes through

[3175darren 1,093]

I like the Redfield revolution scopes. Have 1 on my .22-250 and getting another for my wife's .17 Hornet once her FAC comes through

I think redfield scopes are under rated, I had one 20+ yr ago and it sat on 243, then 270 it's been on 222 and 223, and it never let me down don't know why I sold it in the end, my mates just put one on his 270 I set it up for him, and to be honest it's spot on, they are worth having, his was maybe a little short, but they have generous eye relief, well worth a try,

[shropshire dan 467]

Absolutely Darren. They are very good Imo excellent glass and never lost zero, I find it exceptional in low light conditions.

[hutchey 147]

or look at second hand stuff like S&B, leupold, Swarovski, etc

[shropshire dan 467]

To be honest Hutchey I've looked through a friends Swarovski and side by side with my S&B their is very little difference IMHO. Also Redfield are made by Leupold at the same factory and cary the same glass and lifetime warranty. For me the price tag difference between the Redfield, swaro and S&B Imo doesn't quite justify.