Scope Delimma - Ideas?

[gnihcraes]

So I have several rifles, different calibers, different scopes. I really don't have a purpose in any particular weapon, I just shoot for fun.

I just purchased a Bushnell AR223, 3-12x40mm (reasonable $ at a pawn shop) I'm not sure what to use it on or which scope to replace with it.

Below are my list/choices of existing scoped items to put the 3-12x40 on.

Well, I guess my table didn't work out... so here is the data.

AR15 A2, 223, 4x shotgun scope on handle. **
Savage Edge, 308, 3-9x40 Nikon Prostaff BDC
Ruger 1022, 22, 4x Tasco
Ruger SR22R, 22, Tasco Red Dot
Ruger 77/22, 22mag, Bushnell 3-9x32

** I might purchase another 1-4x Bushnell for the AR since I have a line on one of those cheap too.

I really don't shoot any gun more than another. Probably the least shot is the 22 Mag.

Ideas on what to move where and get rid of an optic.

[Tim K]

I have no use for red dots except for training rifles for new shooters. I'd replace that.

[gnihcraes]

I have no use for red dots except for training rifles for new shooters. I'd replace that.

I bought the red dot out of curiosity and it's ok, and put it on the SR hoping the kids would like to mess around with it. Maybe I could put that on one of my airguns and see how it works there.

Put the 3-12 on the SR22 or which other rifle? I like the nikon on the 308, it appears to be a good scope. The new bushnell seems great too, and I'll mess around with it more tomorrow during the daylight hours.

[ray1970]

I'll play devils advocate here...

Maybe you need to buy a new rifle to put under that scope.

[gnihcraes]

I'll play devils advocate here...

Maybe you need to buy a new rifle to put under that scope.

Well, that is always an option, if I wanted to spend the money. I don't go shooting enough to justify what I already own. haha

I was looking around at the 17 hornady in the savage bolt action. I thought that would be fun to play with and reload.

[kwando]

I'll play devils advocate here...

Maybe you need to buy a new rifle to put under that scope.

Gets my vote...

All my ARs have red dots, but recently I bought a 1-4. I had one with a 3-9 and didn't enjoy shooting it as much as the ones with the red dots. Again I wasn't shooting anything over 100-200 yrds with them anyway.

[cstone]

I like red dots, and have them on both of my ARs. I admit they make me a bit lazy, but for the distance they are zeroed, nothing helps me shoot faster or more accurately. I would consider replacing one with an ACOG if I ever acquired one, but in the interim, the red dots will do.

Have you tried focusing the scope on anything at distances? Knowing what the glass is capable of would help in deciding where it should go.

I still like shooting open sights, but distance, size, and movement are all getting harder for me to pick up as I get older. Money can only compensate so much for age.

[gnihcraes]

I haven't messed with the new 3-12 scope much yet, it was dusk when I picked it up from the pawnshop.

I'll see if I can get the other bushnell 1-4 tomorrow cheaply. If so, I'll stick that on the AR and try to figure out the left over options. Trying to get better scopes for everything, yet not waste a good one on some crappy gun. I know, upgrade the guns. Someday.

[TheVath]

Browsing the internet, I've seen a few places with Nikons on clearance/sale. P-223 and M-223 models. I don't own either, but was considering the M-308 for a while and I still might get one.

[Great-Kazoo]

slap it on the 10/22 and enjoy.