Sean J 0 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Can anyone recommend a suitable scope for a .223 that doesn't break the bank? Its for a truck gun that will see a few knocks etc round the estate so I don't want to spend a small fortune on optics that stand of chance of getting damaged. Most shooting with the rifle would be done at distances of about 100-200 yards. I've been looking at some of the vortex optics range but not having or knowing anyone that's used them I would appreciate others input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
walshie 2,804 Posted June 27, 2015 Report Share Posted June 27, 2015 Vortex aren't bad, but I'd always go with a second hand S&B or similar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremo 138 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I have a Vortex Viper on mine. An excellent scope for the money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean J 0 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Vortex aren't bad, but I'd always go with a second hand S&B or similar. If I'm honest I tend to avoid second hand scopes after a bad experience buying one before that turned into a nightmare to get my money back!! I have a Vortex Viper on mine. An excellent scope for the money. If you don't mind me asking which Viper as there are some in the range way out of what I'd like to spend for some thing that's going to get a hard life?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremo 138 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 Its the 6.5-20x50, SFP. Clarity is superb. It cost me about £330 last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean J 0 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 Christ that's got some magnification on it!! I don't need quite that much but I'm trying to find a stockist local-ish to me so I can look at a few in the range at least as the pricing's not bad. Its nice to hear a good word about them from someone that uses them instead of someone just trying to sell them, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tremo 138 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 No worries mate. They do quite a selection of magnifications if I recall, from the Crossfire though to the Viper. If the truth be know, I can't see much difference between the glass on my Viper and the glass Nikon Monarch. I would definitely buy Vortex again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skull Hooker 185 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Second hand Leupold VX3 4-14 thick reticule bought from a dealer would probably set you back £450-£500. You'll have a bit if comeback as its a dealer, less if you buy privately. They're tough as old boots, maintain zero on the bouncy truck and is good glass. Cant go wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lewdan 17 Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Hi mate, don't know if you are sorted now, but I have a Nikon prostaf 3-9 x 50 for sale, excellent condition no crimps and glass is unmarked. had it on my .223 which I have recently sold. Looking for £140 + post. LD 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GEOFF.223 83 Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Nikon are hard to beat for the cash Edited July 13, 2015 by GEOFF.223 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sean J 0 Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi mate, don't know if you are sorted now, but I have a Nikon prostaf 3-9 x 50 for sale, excellent condition no crimps and glass is unmarked. had it on my .223 which I have recently sold. Looking for £140 + post. LD Sorry for the late response fella, I bought my self a Vortex Viper a couple of days ago i'm afraid, thanks very much for the offer though. That's a great scope at a great price!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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