Scope Recommendations

[Chris2087]

Guys I need some recommendations for a rifle scope.

REM 700 .223 1-12 twist.

My preferred load is 50gr V-max

So I would like to get some ideas for good glass that I can dial in for distances.

I am not sure what a good power range is either.

My budget is in the 500 range.
Thanks Chris

[Hoser]

Leupold 6.5-20 or 4.5-14.

Grab a used or a demo one.

[spencerhenry]

leupold 12x used on ebay or gunbroker for about $300

[ronaldrwl]

Burris - less name, more scope

[Marine24]

Horus Vision Hawk - front focal plane reticle. Takes some getting used to but effective for doping wind and distance without dialing turrets.

Nikon Monarch with upgrade to target turrets

[Hoser]

Horus Vision Hawk - front focal plane reticle. Takes some getting used to but effective for doping wind and distance without dialing turrets.

The Horus crosshairs get too think under high magnification and obscure too much of the target. And Horus customer service is crappy to non-existant.

[Marine24]

No experience with their customer service, so can't comment one way or another.

True statement about the reticle at high magnification. Unfortunately a down side with some front focal plane reticles. At low magnification, it can be of little use as well.

I've used it on hunting rifles and its functionality is good for antelope to elk but even then I didn't go much above 8X.

If the use is more for varmint or target hunting, no doubt you'll obscure the target with the reticle. The marks or dots you use to compensate for wind don't have the problem.

Just make sure you are shooting on a windy day.

[Chris2087]

Wind here always blows..... I am not afairad to dial in elevation, I just would like it to be a predictable rate. My BSA scope was wild.

I looked at Hoser recomendations and I need to sell some blood.

[Arguru15]

Can't go wrong with leupold!

[Marine24]

Take look at the Nikon Monarch with their target turret kit.

Monarch 4-16x42 with a MilDot/BDC reticle will run from mid-$300s on up on gunbroker (cheapest I saw was $369 for a new one with mildot reticle)

Target turret kit is another $70 for places like Opticsplanet.net

http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-mo...-knob-kit.html

Leupold AR scope is another good option. I prefer a scope with the side focus, but hear good things about this scope.