Bipod and scope for .223

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Hi guys, I just bought my first "i wouldn't call it precision yet" / Varmint rifle, a Marlin X7VH heavy barrel .223. I just wanna get into longer ranges shooting than the 100 yds and some varminting.


Seemed like a good starter for the price, and I'm now looking for a bipod for it. The cheaper the better for me really, it's just for fun and see where it gets me to.

Would you guys have any suggestions ? I saw some that looked decent on ebay for as low as 15-20$.

Also, should I go with the ones that attach to the sling swivel or mount some kind of rail on it ?

I'm also looking for a budget scope to trow on it, any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks a lot

Cheers

JP
 
Really cheap bipods are typically low grade chinese junk made for paintball & airsoft use. They may stand up to .223 recoil but will become very loose and wobbly after a while. Harris is very good but also overpriced for what it is. Caldwell is a great compromise at around $50 it is very close to the quality & performance of the $120 Harris.

For budget scopes, look at Bushnell, Nikon, Vortex, Burris and spend about $200 or more. Anything less will be junk at over 100 yards.
 
AWOL is on the right track with his advice. Personally I would get a Harris as while they are expensive for what they are they can be resold easily enough. If you get a Harris get the S ( for Swivel ) type. Regarding optics, glass really, really isn't the place to cheap out - a good budget scope is the Bushnell Elite fixed 10x that will be adequate out to 300 for making hits but I often recommend a 6-24 for more accurate target shooting. Good glass is an investment and poor glass is simply a waste of money that will have to be replaced.
 
Don't build a house using the cheapest foundation....

It is better to use sandbags then a wobbly bipod. Accuracy can only happen with consistency and that can only happen with a rock solid rests/bench/base.

Sounds like funds are tight which is where we all started. So focus on gear that is less money and/or free that can get the job done.

for scopes, the elite 3200 10X is a great starter scope. Quality older scopes from Bausch and Lomb/ Bushnell Elite 4000 are now really inexpensive and work.

Modern inexpensive scopes are really junkie. you would be better off with a Tasco World Class made in Japan (produced circa 1980's) for $100 then a new whatever for $200. Target scopes with GLOSS tubes will sell for a lot less then matte. There are almost no cheap side focus scopes that work. If looking at a higher mag older scope, look for made in Japan and a front AO.

Gunshow season is starting and there is always great scopes for little money.

Just getting something on a price point might give you more headaches then it is worth.

Missing is a very expensive past time.

Jerry
 
I just purchased the exact same gun and am awaiting it in the mail. I plan on doing a little stock work to it and hopefully reach out to 500yds with it. I believe that it is very attainable. Wanted this as a fun cheap project to get me out shooting. I went with the bushnell 3200 tactical fixed 10 scope. I went with this because I've read nothing but good reviews and I really wanted to learn how to use mildots to range and shoot. As far as a rest I have the Caldwell and they're alright but I prefer sand bags front and back. You can make your own for free. Just get as big of a ziploc bag as you can and fill it with sand. Wrap it with duct tape and you're done. I've been using these for a long time in all my bench shooting.
 
Cool thanks for the advise, and what do you guys think of BSA scopes, it's a brand I don't know but they seem to offer good features for the price
 
Take a look through some Vortex scopes if you can, they're surprisingly clear for the price and they have an outstanding warranty. I just put a 6-18x44 on my Savage FCP-K .223 and I like it alot. I've also got one of their older 8-32x50's on my Savage 93r17 TR in .17 HMR, still works great. The SPARC red-dot on my M305 holds up very good too.
 
Thats good to hear about that Vortex, I just ordered the same one for my Savage Precision Carbine. At the very least it has a lifetime transferrable warranty so I should be able to sell it if I have to.
 
ReVoR said:
Take a look through some Vortex scopes if you can, they're surprisingly clear for the price and they have an outstanding warranty. I just put a 6-18x44 on my Savage FCP-K .223 and I like it alot. I've also got one of their older 8-32x50's on my Savage 93r17 TR in .17 HMR, still works great. The SPARC red-dot on my M305 holds up very good too.
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I didn't think Vortex scopes went up that high in magnification; highest I've seen is 6.5x-24x. Maybe you've got a Sightron in disguise? ;-)
 
ShootingNewbie said:
I didn't think Vortex scopes went up that high in magnification; highest I've seen is 6.5x-24x. Maybe you've got a Sightron in disguise? ;-)
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It's an old Crossfire I (they've since been discontinued and replaced with the Crossfire II's. Much better eye relief, and apparently they fixed some reliability issues. One thing I don't like about the new Crossfire II's is they are all 1 inch tubes...my 8-32 has a 30mm tube.

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Canadian_Zuk said:
Mueller and Hawke both offer very decent optics with clarity that matches scopes that sell for $200-300 more.
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A friend just put an 8-32x44 Mueller on his .22. It's very clear...has a target dot (extremely fine crosshairs on it...the dot itself isn't much bigger) and side focus. Haven't shot anything through it yet but for the money I was impressed. The turrets click nicely and overall it seems well made. The guy who distributes them in Canada was apparently very helpful and good to deal with.
 
Id vote for the Bushnell 10x with Mildot & turrets. You can shoot out to 1000 yards with that scope if you use a big target :)
 
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