.223 scope? Can't decide

[brayh92]

Traded a Stoeger shotgun I had for an older NEF .223 today it's not in great shape but after I strip and reblue it and do some work on the hammer it'll be lookin sharp but for the rest of hunting season I'm gonna leave it alone but I'm tryin to decide what scope I should put on it I'm gonna use it to deer hunt a little mostly my wife will use it for that but in going to coyote hunt with it as well what do you guys think would be a good reasonable scope for it?

[redleg11b]

For as accurate as it will likely be, the common 3-9x40 will work.  I have a Burris Fullfield II on mine.  No problems hitting turkey gong consistantly (though not 100%) at 500 yards.  4" clay disks stand no chance at 200 yards though.  The ability to turn it down to 3x will be beneficial if you don't have a shotgun along and a dog comes in close and fast.

[gunner69]

Waaayyyy,  too many choices out there.   I have a Millet DMS-1, with the "circle dot" recticle that is a good choice.   Both Burris and Leopold make super scopes that would work for you too.   

[hoytcanon]

I have a few Handi's (including my .223's) wearing Mueller APV's (4.5-14X40)... it is not an expensive optic, but is sharp, clear and tough. A great value... and this is a very good power range for a .223;
 
http://muelleroptics.com/mapv451440
 

[45-70.gov]

hard to beat  3X9X40


cheaper  too

[brayh92]

just ordered a mueller i do have one other question for you guys though, ive never had a .223 before in a single shot or ever messed with one for that matter when you put the shell in its supposed to sit flush with the barrel rite then the ejector goes over the rim of the casing when you close the action?

[mechanic]

just ordered a mueller i do have one other question for you guys though, ive never had a .223 before in a single shot or ever messed with one for that matter when you put the shell in its supposed to sit flush with the barrel rite then the ejector goes over the rim of the casing when you close the action?

They will do that.  As long as it extracts the round it's fine.
 
Ben

[brayh92]

thanks ben

[HR308shootin]

I have a few Handi's (including my .223's) wearing Mueller APV's (4.5-14X40)... it is not an expensive optic, but is sharp, clear and tough. A great value... and this is a very good power range for a .223;
 
http://muelleroptics.com/mapv451440
 

beautiful stock, what kind is that one called? id definitely like to get a stock like that for my .308

[hoytcanon]

I have a few Handi's (including my .223's) wearing Mueller APV's (4.5-14X40)... it is not an expensive optic, but is sharp, clear and tough. A great value... and this is a very good power range for a .223;
 
http://muelleroptics.com/mapv451440
 

beautiful stock, what kind is that one called? id definitely like to get a stock like that for my .308

The stock is a Boyd's Sterling in forest camo... as luck would have it, it is on sale right now;
 
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/STER-NEF-OR-H-R-STK-FC-F-p/640-198.htm
 
http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/NEF-OR-H-R-UNIVERSAL-FE-FC-F-p/404-505.htm

[Jim Flinchbaugh]

I have a few Handi's (including my .223's) wearing Mueller APV's (4.5-14X40)... it is not an expensive optic, but is sharp, clear and tough. A great value... and this is a very good power range for a .223;
 
http://muelleroptics.com/mapv451440
 

I have the same scope on my 223 (Not handi) I believe this is an impossible deal to beat.
Great value for the dollar

[Brian P.]

I have a Weaver V16 (4-16x40) and think it's a little too much for calling in predators.  I had a Sightron 6-24x42 and that was deffinately too much for calling.  Considering it's also a deer gun, I would try to find a low magnification/wide view angle scope.  Maybe 2.5-7x32.

[brayh92]

i ended up puting the mueller on my .204 and put a bushnell 3-9-40 on the .223 has illuminated recticle not a whole lot of eye relief but itll work for shooting yotes

[Sourdough]

I have two .223s.  One is wearing a Cabela's Tactical scope set up for a 55gr bullet.  I dial the scope for shots beyond 100 yards.  The second one I put a Nikon Coyote 4-14X40.  Not sure how I like the Nikon yet, have not used it that much, but faster not having to dial.  Top circle 100 yards, bottom top circle 200 yards, second circle 300 yards, third circle 400 yards.  Out to 300 it's dead on.  The local range only goes to 300 yards.  Have not had time to take it out and try it at 400 on the river bank.  Plus it's too cold, it's 45 below this morning, only up to 37 below at 1:55.

[45-70.gov]

mine  is  10X40....but i think its too much.....lol

[geartow]

My stubby 223 Handi wears a straight 6 power weaver , my standard 223 Handi wears a 3x9 Tasco World Class. For the money the World Class is awsome for the money at about 80 bucks it's hard to beat.

[brayh92]

i feel like a pansy now sourdough, it was 28 here this morning and i was thinkin it was to cold to go play with my .223 then you tell me its -45 up there    but i was looking at the nikons for a little bit but then i decided id just go with the bushnell and see how i liked it before i spent the 230 for the nikon but if it turns out the bushnell isnt what i like thats next in line...as for the tasco world class i keep hearing good things but i had 2 go belly up on me so im iffy on them

[mcwoodduck]

hard to beat  3X9X40


cheaper  too

Harder to beat the 3-9 X38 Weaver v9 scope
Every bit as clear as the Leupold Var X II line only 3/4 The price.
I have a few rifles wearing this scope.
One being a 223 Bolt action that I use for Coyote and Javilina.

[Brian P.]

I agree with the comparison of the weaver vs leupolds.

[Ranger99]

mine got a leupold 3x9x50
that's what was in the "junk" box
when i got it, so that's what went on
it.  a lesser scope would likely work as well.

[LilHog]

Like several others I have a Mueller APV mounted on mine. It's a good combination for the 223 handi.