Coyote gun scope?

[scsbronco]

Any recommendations?

50 to 450yards with illuminated reticle. Something that is great at gathering light at dusk and dawn. Going on a bolt 223 and an AR. Lighter weight would be a plus. Under 850$. Open to new suggestions.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

What do you consider to be "Lighter weight"?

 

[Cfshooter]

I have been looking for the same type scope for an AR. My budget is the $300 range and so far the Athlon Talos 4x14 BTR is the leader. Hard to find a good mil reticle scope with IR and not 30+oz in my budget. Hopefully you will have more choices with the more than double budget.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

Any recommendations?

50 to 450yards with illuminated reticle. Something that is great at gathering light at dusk and dawn. Going on a bolt 223 and an AR. Lighter weight would be a plus. Under 850$. Open to new suggestions.

Leupold VX5HD - I have the 3-15x56 on my coyote gun. Its the best coyote scope I have ever owned.

 

[gr8fuldoug]

I have been looking for the same type scope for an AR. My budget is the $300 range and so far the Athlon Talos 4x14 BTR is the leader. Hard to find a good mil reticle scope with IR and not 30+oz in my budget. Hopefully you will have more choices with the more than double budget.

At under $300.00 it is a great scope. We also have the Athlon Argos BTR 6-24x50's on sale for only $269.99, https://cameralandny.com/shop?query=argos BTR

 

[Hand Skills]

I used a Leupold VXR 3-9x40 for a couple of seasons. I sure do miss the fire dot. If I were to buy another I'd look for the 'metric' version - it has a little wider duplex reticle and turrets in Mils instead of Moa.

You might be able to find a used VX5hd - seen some on the classified for $799. Make sure you get the firedot though!

Edit: I have had Trijicon accupoint/accupowers also, good scopes, but Leupold firedot is my preference

 

[hunter67wa]

Vortex Strike Eagle. I use one on my yote rig 1-8. 55gr bullet at 3240 viola bdc reticle to 500 yards

 

[jobie]

Im using the Leupold VXR 4x12x50 firedot, very bright and clear

 

[dennisinaz]

How do you intend to hunt the coyotes? If you are calling, that is a tall order. I would agree with the VX5 suggestion. I have a 2-7 Burris but I am fixing to swtich it with a 1.5-6 Burris. I prefer lower magnifications if I am calling. Ever try to shoot a coyote at 5 yards with a 6X scope? It sucks.

 

[scsbronco]

Thanks for all the input guys.

I'm currently using a NXS 3.5-15x50 on 6.5CM. I need to buy two more scope for 223s. I have a Leupold Mark Ar 3-9 on another gun. I have had VX-R Patrol scopes and would like at least that quality of clarity.

Would a jump to a VX-5hd be a big enough difference to justify to price over a Patrol?

Another scope that interests me is the Bushnell LRTS. Any comparison on that scope vs NXS or VX5 would be appreciated.

 

[PredatorSlayer]

How do you intend to hunt the coyotes? If you are calling, that is a tall order. I would agree with the VX5 suggestion. I have a 2-7 Burris but I am fixing to swtich it with a 1.5-6 Burris. I prefer lower magnifications if I am calling. Ever try to shoot a coyote at 5 yards with a 6X scope? It sucks.

Field of view is more important than magnification, IMO. I've killed them on 5 and 6x when they are charging in and really close with scopes that have a wide FOV.

 

[T3ninja]

Meopta optika6 2-15 or 3-18

 

[Junkysavage]

I love my old VariX III 4.5-14X50 on my 25-06 spitting 85gr bt's at 3600.
Not sure the scope's equivalent nowadays but something similar should work well for you

 

[ronstone09]

How do you intend to hunt the coyotes? If you are calling, that is a tall order. I would agree with the VX5 suggestion. I have a 2-7 Burris but I am fixing to swtich it with a 1.5-6 Burris. I prefer lower magnifications if I am calling. Ever try to shoot a coyote at 5 yards with a 6X scope? It sucks.

Shotguns work well up close ! Mossbergs semiautomatic with 6 shots is great!4