6.5-20x44 too much for a 1/12 twist .223?

[mustardtiger56]

Hi all, so I am trying to find a scope for my .223 and had almost decided on a vortex viper 6.5-20x44. I will primarily be using this rifle for varminting and long range shooting(not a good idea for 1/12 I am told). However, I have been told by some it will be fine and I will be able to shoot out to 500 yards or so, while others have said it's too much because I will not be able to get out much past 300 with a 1/12. What do you guys think? The rifle is a browning varmint special and with a 26" heavy barrel.

Thanks

 

[Wyodog]

I think that you can shoot a 53 grain Vmax just fine to 500 yards out of a 223 and a 1 in12" bbl. The research I've done it looks to me like the 53 grain Vmax may deliver the best BC available for your barrel. BTW the 53 grain has a better BC than the 55 grain.

 

[ShootnMathews]

The 53 vmax shoot very well to 500. My AR shoots them very well. Can ring 12" steel all day at 500 with it.

 

[HARPERC]

A lot of variables involved, get the scope you like. Worst that could happen is you'll see those 500 yard target better than with a lesser scope.

 

[WildRose]

I've done a lot of shooting with a .220 swift to beyond 500yds with 55gr and lighter bullets.

I've done the same with a .204 Ruger shooting 32gr pills.

I would strongly recommend going with a 50mm obj scope though over the 44mm. They just gather dramatically more light all else being equal.

 

[Deleted member 46119]

YMMV but My 12tw 223 will shoot only 40gn V-Max. At 3750fps.

It holds up out to 300yards.

It used to wear a 8-24PST it was a fine scope. I've gone to Sightron or Leupold with a few odd balls.