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Offline cheapshooter

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Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« on: October 02, 2011, 06:09:57 PM »
I'm in the process of buying a 14" 223 barrel for my G2 Contender. I have been thinking about the T/C 2.5-7X32 scope for it. Is the 7 power magnification enough to take full advantage of the 223 in this pistol? Also, what are your thoughts on the T/C scopes, and who makes them?

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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2011, 07:03:21 PM »
Shooting long shots with a pistol are hard to do.  What's the game you intend on shootin at? 


I've read good and bad things about the T/C scopes, more good than bad.  223 is pretty light on the recoil side of things though.

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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2011, 09:47:50 PM »
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What's the game you intend on shootin at?


Paper, steel, Chucks, Coyotes.  Most often @ 100-200 yds. Probably paper & steel the most.

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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2011, 08:35:41 AM »
If most of your shots are going to be from a rest, think about a variable rifle scope. Then you can take advantage of all the xs you can get. My .223 has a Tasco 10-40x on it. I use it for silhouette at 18x and can use the full field of view.
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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 08:05:57 AM »
Long range hangunning off a rest is easy enough to master, but to hit small you need to aim small and that comes down to scope magnification.    Nothing wrong with the TC scopes at all, and IMO 7X will get you by just fine for steel and coyotes at 200, but will be a little lacking for paper and "peeker" chucks at that range or beyond.   All the years I shot IMSHA I used Burris 7X target or 2-7 scopes as they were the ticket for me for steel when I was not a knob twister at the various ranges.   But for paper, when the targets get smaller and the ranges longer more mag is always better.    Since I don't put rifle scopes on handguns I had to get by with 12X or less on all of my long range handguns, and my 1000 yard match pistol.   With 10X or 12x though even very small ground squirrels were an easy target at 200 and in serious jeopardy at surprising ranges beyond.     For all my handguns I ended up with a lot of 1-4, 2-7, 3-9 and 3-12 scopes for their versatility, but also had a lot of 3X, 5X, 7X and 10X target scopes, and a few 1X, 2X, 4X and 6X hunting scopes to match the cartridge/purpose to the intended task so at least sub MOA was the norm, and with some quarter MOA.   FWIW
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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2011, 03:22:40 PM »
Well, I won an ebay bid on a T/C 2 1/2-7 scope for $168. I ordered the base, and rings Thursday from Midway, and of course with their great service got them yesterday. Even being sent by the United States Partial Service!
The scope is supposed to be here Wednesday, or Thursday. With some weekend plans I probably won't get to try it out until later next week.
I figure if the 2 1/2-7 isn't powerful enough I can always upgrade later. I'm sure there will be another barrel in the future that it will work on just fine. Maybe a Hornet, Hum, I gotta go check the Contender Classifieds! LOL

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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2011, 05:17:11 PM »
I was watching that scope. I think you will like it. I have one on my 7x30 Waters. I can shoot better than I thought I would be able to with a 2x7 on a pistol. In the past I have use 3x9s and the higher magnification will really show you what the gun (and you) can do.

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Re: Scope for a 14" 223 G2
« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2011, 12:12:45 PM »
I have several Burris 3x-12x 'scopes on several Contender barrels...
 
Two of those barrels are .223 Remington caliber--a 14" and a 16"...
 
I've had good success with this model 'scope...
 
Good-luck...BCB