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lefteyeblue
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/16/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: September/17/2006 at 00:31 |
I finally got the one I have wanted for years.
Rock River 24" 223 heavy barrel with a EOP(Elevated Optical Platform).
Need some advice on what rings would be best. Also advice on some
scope options. I plan on using this on jack rabbits, coyote,
cotton tails, and punching paper. I think I have narrowed the
scope options down to four fine scopes in the variable power ranges of
4-14s, 5-16s, and 6-20s
1- Nikon monarch (mildot or BDC) If anyone has used the BDC I would like to hear their opinion. 2- Leupold VX-lll (varmint reticle or mildot) This scope is above my high end for price, but I would really like some feedback on it. 3- Bushnell elite 4200 mlidot 4- Burris Signature (ball-plex or mildot) I know I said that I had narrowed it down. Hey there are a lot of options out there. Thanks lefteye |
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koshkin
MODERATOR Dark Lord of Optics Joined: June/15/2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13182 |
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On my varminter I went with a Elite 4200 6-24x40 with MilDot.
Of the choices above it costs the least and has the best glass. As for rings, there are a lot of good rings out there. I like Warne rings personally. ILya |
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ceylonc
Optics Journeyman Joined: September/13/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 514 |
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Looks like you've picked out some nice scopes for your rifle. I don't any will disappoint based on your applications. My personal preferences based on your list (from "best to worst") are: 1) Burris Signature Select; 2) Bushnell 4200 3) Nikon Monarch; 4) Leupold VX-III
To my eyes the Signature Select & 4200 are equal optically. Price wise the Bushnell is an unbelievable value. The Monarch is very good in it's own right. The Leupold is a good scope but the worst value of the bunch and holds no advantage over any of the other scopes when compared based on reliability, optical quality & overall performance.
As koshkin mentioned, don't forget to use good rings. |
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Trinidad
Optics Master Joined: May/04/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1555 |
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I would say the best value goes to the Burris Signature select 4-16x44 with the Ballistic Mil-Dot and I would second Warne rings as bieng a great value. |
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rabbitwhacker
Optics GrassHopper Joined: September/17/2006 Status: Offline Points: 13 |
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i'd stay away from the high power stuff 4 jacks "n" yotes i run a 2x10 on my dr200 an a 4x16 on my 22-250
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