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    Posted: March/22/2008 at 21:43
Shooting .223, mainly target shooting at the range. I will be shooting from 100 to 500 yards. I want to spend around $400.00 give or take for the scope. I will do some varmit hurting also, any good suggestions. I keep reading how the Super Sniper scopes are a good choice. Who makes the optics for them?
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ccoker Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/22/2008 at 21:50
How much power do you want?

Bushnell 4200s and Nikon Monarchs are both available in the price and power range you  probably want, maybe a 4-16?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bagger Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/22/2008 at 22:04
Not sure if I want a fixed power like something in the 10X42 range of adj. I have been looking at the Bush 7 - 21 X 40 or 5 - 15 X 40. I have a Bush 3 X 9 now but it want hold a zero.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote OK hunter Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/22/2008 at 22:37
The 4200 Elite will most likely be all the scope you could ask for, especially in your price range.  Give it a good look.
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Originally posted by bagger bagger wrote:

Shooting .223, mainly target shooting at the range. I will be shooting from 100 to 500 yards. I want to spend around $400.00 give or take for the scope. I will do some varmit hurting also, any good suggestions. I keep reading how the Super Sniper scopes are a good choice. Who makes the optics for them?
Thanks in advance for any help I can get.
 
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Brain not working Varmit hunting

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 Don't get me wrong, if hurting varmints is your thing, who am I to judge?    Stare              Big%20Grin
 
  (Sorry for the thread hi-jack, Big White Angry-looking Gorilla Man!)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/24/2008 at 19:02
Originally posted by RONK RONK wrote:

 
 Don't get me wrong, if hurting varmints is your thing, who am I to judge?    Stare              Big%20Grin
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BeltFed Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/24/2008 at 19:29
Oh boy! Get to watch a fight tween a white tiger an a white gorilla over hurtin varmints. Like a 40gr V-MAX goin through a whistle pig don't hurt the pig.Get%20Your%20Popcorn%20Ready
Wonder what kinda scope would fit his needs?Question
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote RONK Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/24/2008 at 20:54

 I think ccoker's suggestion is a pretty good one. I would stay below about 16x at the top end to get decent glass for the money.

 The 10x Super Sniper is a great choice too, but variables are nice if you need a wide field of view for close shots at varmints.

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I can take the beating, I'm a good sport.
 
What do you think about the Nikon Monarch. I'm looking at the 4 - 16 X 42.  http://www.swfa.com/pc-8770-2201-nikon-4-16x42-monarch-riflescope.aspx
 
 
 
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Looks like an excellent choice to me.I may have to consider this scope for a AR 15 upper I'm building for almost the same purposeThinking.
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http://www.opticstalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9089
 
Here's a review of sorts of the 4-16x Monarch with a BDC reticle. Hope you find it helpful.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote bagger Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: March/25/2008 at 20:33
Texas, Dallas area.
I have 2 more AR's I'm building. Another .223 with a 20" barrel and a 6.8, not sure what size barrel I want to put on that one. The riflle I'm fitting the scope for now will end up with my aimpoint on it. I will end up getting a Super Sniper for the other one.
 
The more I read about the Nikon the more I like what I see. I'm going to SWFA and check out the selection. I talked to them this week and they are very helpful.
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Originally posted by BeltFed BeltFed wrote:

Looks like an excellent choice to me.I may have to consider this scope for a AR 15 upper I'm building for almost the same purposeThinking.
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 Wherever the heck it wants to, I guess...
 
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Thanks for the help. It's the Nikon 1st SS 2nd
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The Nikon 4x16 will serve you VERY WELL..........Good Pick
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