Optic choice .223

[CUPCAKE118 0]

What would be a respectable quality starter Optic for my .223 ?

 

What recomendations for type/ variation i.e: 2.5x12x50 and so on?

 

ATB Tony

[Rake aboot 4,935]

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Fixed mag , then try Meopta. Vari mag then try the Hawke sidewinders Both available for decent cash

[Treacle Trackpad 6]

Work out how much you can afford and go from there. I'm considering the new Minox scopes at the mo, just need to have a gander through one and compare it to my Leup.

 

As far as what mag etc, that also attracts a 'depends' answer. What are you shooting and at what distances?

[SNAP SHOT 194]

For cheap glass look at the second hand market, and buy quality, you have a good calibre that can reach out a bit so no point in putting a cheap scope on it,

 

look to the states for the zesis conquest range, they are excellent for the money although maybe you may regard them as still expensive,

 

As for power, i'd recommend at least something in 4.5x16x50 or 6.5x20x50 your choice,

 

but you will need it if you get on good with the gun and start reaching out to a distance

 

 

good luck

[danebrewer10 6]

I'd second the second hand route as cheap optics really is a false investment, if it sounds too good to be true it probably is, Leupold do do some cheaper glass, look at their VX1 and VX2 ranges, I'd just go for a fixed six ir 8x, the fixed 6 has served me very we;; on my HMR, possibly a tad underpowered, but I have looked at foxes out in the distance and if on the right rifle, I;d feel confident taking charlie out to 200/250m wit one.....

 

DB

[CUPCAKE118 0]

Has anyone bought from the U.S.A? i have seen some keen prices but wondered how much import duty i would have to pay if at all?

[SNAP SHOT 194]

Has anyone bought from the U.S.A? i have seen some keen prices but wondered how much import duty i would have to pay if at all?

 

 

Sometimes you get away with the duty sometimes not, i have a friend who bought about 12 zesis conquests for friends of his, sometimes you may need to

apply for an export permit from the states but thats noting difficult,

 

And they do return damaged or faulty glass,

 

Snap.

[CUPCAKE118 0]

Has anyone bought from the U.S.A? i have seen some keen prices but wondered how much import duty i would have to pay if at all?

 

 

Sometimes you get away with the duty sometimes not, i have a friend who bought about 12 zesis conquests for friends of his, sometimes you may need to

apply for an export permit from the states but thats noting difficult,

 

And they do return damaged or faulty glass,

 

Snap.

 

 

Cheers snap will mail the shop and ask ATB

[HUnter_zero 58]

Go for a nice Tactical 10x40! You still see Tasco super snipers going for less than £200. Falcon Menace £160, Bushnell £160.

 

John

[kernel gadaffi 0]

WTC 6.5-20x50 or an MTC Viper/Taipan 6-24, all are cracking scopes for the money.

[CUPCAKE118 0]

Have looked at a Meopta Artemis 2000 3-12x50 very clear image and a retical zoom feature that incresed the placement clarity!