ferret guru 13 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Right guys need some advice on what scope to put on a .223 rifle as I wouldn't know much in that area ,something decent but not too hard on my pocket.mostly going to be used for lamping,any help much appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yokel Matt 918 Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 If mostly for lamping i'd either go for a 8x50/56 fixed power or a variable scope WITHOUT paralax adjustment. Nothing worse than having to fiddle about with image clarity when time if of the essence. An illuminated reticule also helps a lot. Most important thing is to MAKE SURE YOU LOOK THROUGH IT FIRST. Nothig worse that buying something off t'interweb and realising you don't get on with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chocky14u 4 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 If you want a quality scope that will last for years at an affordable price for quality glass scopes check out the Meopta range... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferret guru 13 Posted January 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks guys I was looking into Nikon and Hawke scopes what are they like ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks guys I was looking into Nikon and Hawke scopes what are they like ? Nikon are good. Hawke not so much so IMO. I favour fixed power scopes, but it's a personal thing. I've have an 8x56 Docter on my 223 bought second hand for less than £300 and a 8x56 S&B on my 308. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chocky14u 4 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Many cheap scopes don't like bright sunlight on high magnification". I have MTC 4-16 and 2x MTC 6-24's, 6-24's not so good on a sunny day against white targets on high magnification....Quality secondhand would be a better recommendation from me...If you dont like the scope than you can always flog it an get what you paid back too...Unlike new cheap ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferret guru 13 Posted January 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 Thanks for the advice lads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz6br 193 Posted January 18, 2015 Report Share Posted January 18, 2015 My 223 ackley lamping gun has a nightforce NXS 5.5-22x56 np2dd cracking scope On my 6br long rang plinker and day time foxer has the nightforce NXS 8-32x56 np2dd on it You can pick a second hand NXS up for £1000 or maybe little less, remember your optics is what will pay especially at night Gaz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chocky14u 4 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yep its the glass ur paying for my 6.5x47Lapua has an IOR 5.8-40x56 with Schott glass....you certainly notice the difference when you chop and change between glass on different rifles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,467 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 No sure how they are on a bigger rifle but for the price I've had no problems with hawke scopes on my air rifles and rimmy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AThomas 32 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I'd go for a second hand schmidt & bender personally. Will hold its value, quality glass and wont cost the earth and will last a long time. R Mcleod & Son in Scotland carry a really good selection of new & used optics, real genuine honest guy in his descriptions of his scopes and fast delivery. http://www.rmacleod.co.uk Edited January 22, 2015 by AThomas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jollyscotsman 11 Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Im a big fan of fixed mag scopes,you get a lot more for your money versus a variable, ive my cz527 .223 topped with an optimate gold badge 6×44,its clearer than most scopes 3 times its price,sucks up light a treat for foxing,ide highly recommend them if you can find one,not many on sale s/h ,as like me once youve used one you aint letting it go:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
splatty 3 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 i always go into a shop, try the scope that i like and then buy it off the net.......I know it's cruel to the shop owner, but it's a cruel world That way you have looked through the glass and know its good for you and your setup! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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