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Inexpensive Scope for .223 Varminter |
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Hypnogator
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Posted: August/08/2012 at 23:25 |
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My Son-in-Law is wanting to get into target shooting with something more than his father's old .22LR, so for Christmas I found him a Remington 700 Varminter in .223. I would like to put a decent scope on it for him, but don't want to spend a bundle extra.
Are there any decent scopes in the $300 - $350 range for intermediate range target shooting, say, something in the 4-12, 6-18, or 6-24X range? Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
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koshkin
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Try Hawke Sidewinder Tactical 30 4.5-14x42 or 6.5-20x42
Also Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 is very good for the money. Both are a touch more expensive than what you stated. If you are OK with a fixed power scope, SWFA SS 10x42 is a good option. With variable, Sightron S2 4-16x42 is also worth a look and if memory serves me right it is more or less in your price range. ILya
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magshooter1
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Mignt check out the newBushnell Legend HD 4.5-14x44SF. Or a Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 or 4-16x42.
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Might also check out the SWFA Sample list for some outstanding buys!
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tman1965
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I'm thinking if it was me, I would snatch that sightron SVT listed from the sample's list and call it a done deal!
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oldguy
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I use Mueller 8-32x44 for target shooting, clear, bright optics, cost approx. $240, also I like the weaver
v16 both in you price range.
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