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Offline MnMike

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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« on: February 13, 2005, 04:57:46 PM »
The recoil of the .223 seems light. I was wondering if it is light enough to allow the use of a rifle scope. Thank you for any info.

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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2005, 06:27:52 PM »
Yes.
Just curoius why ?
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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2005, 03:18:38 AM »
Not a problem.
Still need to back off of it to see how much your average kickback is going to be based on your grip, overall weight of gun, etc.
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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2005, 05:34:12 AM »
Sure work sweet with a Carbine.....I can't see how it would be accurate in a hangun configuration though.
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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2005, 05:59:27 AM »
I use a 8 x 24 on a 14" 222Rem.  Makes it easier to see the target at 100 yards.  Best group so far has been .370".  Here's a picture.
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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2005, 08:36:13 PM »
One thing that I forgot to mention, is that I have about 8oz of lead in the forend.  It helps hold it steady on the bags and reduces the recoil.  I cast  5 pieces of lead 3/4" in diameter and epoxied them into holes in my custom forend.  Here's a pic.  

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« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2005, 10:22:51 PM »
I use one on a 221, 222 mag and lately a step 7tcu.  Haven't had a problem yet.  Not  been tapped yet.  Really makes it easier to shoot smaller groups after getting use to the close eye relief
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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2005, 12:23:11 AM »
Need to let you know that although I have not used rifle scopes on Contenders or Encores.  I have used rifle scopes in the 20-24 power range on XP-100's and the MOA Maximum (Falling Block Rear-Grip Specialty Handgun) from cartridges in 260 Rem. to beyond the 300 Win Mag. class with success.  Priimary cartridges have been 260 Rem, 284, Win, 6.5-284, and soon to be 7mmWSM.  The 7mm WSM will have a high magnification Leupold Variable on it as it's primary scope.
My uses are for bench use at short range (100-200 yards) and long range (1k and beyond). Yes, I do pull away from the ocular, so I do not see a full field of view and these barrels are braked or ported.
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Does anyone use a rifle scope for ,223?
« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2005, 06:54:19 AM »
In the 2005 Burris catolog they show a series of scopes called "Short Mag" that have a longer eye relief, 3.75 to 5 in. on the vari.  Cost seems to be in line with other Burris scopes.  Wonder how one of these would work?
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