cost Vs happiness

10X · #1 02-14-2007, 09:42 PM

I am looking for a bullet drop scope that I can afford.
it will be used on a 223. in the past I have had leupold ans nightforce. I am looking for variable magnification 4-12 or 3-9
any sugestions
thanks

murf · #2 02-14-2007, 10:41 PM

A Y,
My NXS has always made me a happy man. They are not cheap as you know, but to me worth every red cent. What Price range are you looking at? I noticed a Nikon Tactical in the classified section here on LRH earlier today (I think $750.00), wether it's still available I don't know. Some of the guys here could fill you in on thier quality as I have never owned one and don't know.

Murf

10X · #3 02-15-2007, 05:51 AM

I am going bargan basement on this one. basicaly I am looking for advice on whats ok and whats "fall apart" in the bottom line of scopes.
I have a nice 4x drop compesated scope here it retailed for $60 back when I got it in 2002. its real nice but it has an integeral mount so it only fits on what it was made for.

.25AOD · #4 02-15-2007, 07:59 AM

The Bushnell 3200 in 10x40 is a pretty decent piece of glass for about $200. I had one on a .223 and it was a 'chuck killing machine. Clicks were solid and accurate, optics were nice and the mil-dot reticle was well done. The only downside is the fixed 10x... if that's a problem, I didn't mind it.

Waltech Jim · #5 02-15-2007, 08:06 AM

Just got one of these used, and put it on a 223. Seems to be very nice. My Dad has a couple of Nikons and I am impressed.

Jim

jeff 300 · #6 02-15-2007, 09:34 AM

mueller scopes take a look

Ahab · #7 02-15-2007, 12:03 PM

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I am looking for a bullet drop scope that I can afford.
it will be used on a 223. in the past I have had leupold ans nightforce. I am looking for variable magnification 4-12 or 3-9
any sugestions
thanks

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