22-250 Optic Recommendation

[NoFences]

I picked up a 22-250 as a trainer and small rodent rifle. I'm looking at several different brand of optics to top it with. I have a NF atacr, Vortex PST, several Leupolds , Bushnell, and weavers all mounted on other rifles.
The optic won't get much turret work due to the caliber, but I'd like something in the 24x that won't break the bank. I've looked at reviews on the Athlon BTR, and Vortex Diamondback Tactical. I also considered a fixed weaver or leupold, but I haven't been able to locate any.

Anybody gone this route. What did you wind up liking.

Thanks

 

[aushunter1]

I have a Leupold VX2 6-18X40 on my .22/250 & that magnification is plenty enough imo.

What is the actual budget?

Saying you want something that doesnt break the bank means a Swarovski Z8i to some people!


I have been looking at the Meopta Optika 6 series recently & they look like a decent scopes for a budget line.

 

[just_jon]

I have Leupold VX-3 6.5-20x50s on my 22-250 and 22-250AI and never lacked for magnification even on the AI which gets a fair amount of work on groundhogs out to 800 yards.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Have you looked at the Athlon Midas TAC's?

 

[NoFences]

Have you looked at the Athlon Midas TAC's?

I have been researching the Athlon line . I haven't been able to get my hands on one to see if they're as good as the reviews.

 

[Deleted member 115654]

I have a Midas 6-24 and am most pleased with it. Reticle is a bit busy.

It's on my 6.5PRC, a perfect match.

 

[1894C]

I've got a 4.5-14x40 on my light weight 22-250. The big heavy barrel 22250ai has a nightforce 5.5-22x56.

 

[Deleted member 115654]

Pm on the way.

 

[Deleted member 115654]

State of the art c. 1960, still difficult to beat. (2" Unertl)

 

[bads1buell]

Burris XTR-II

 

[Quintus]

I think you can get a Vortex Viper in 6-24 on super sale at a well known reloading/shooting distributor right now. Under 4 hundo.