What's everyone's favourite scope for coyote hunting? Just bought a new .223 and am looking for suggestions. Probably not shooting past 350 yards too often, and not looking to spend more than the gun im putting it on. Was thinking of a Leupold VX2 or some sort of Vortex. Looking to see what your favourites are.
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Donny Fenn1
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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VX-2 with a Long Range reticle if you are in that price range, I know you're keeping it under 350 yards but the secondary crosshairs make it easier than guessing holdovers
Hand Skills
CGN Regular
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- In the 'heartland', southern SK
I have a 2.5-8x on my .223. For hunting I find the low end of the power spectrum is more important than the high end.
VX2 is a solid scope.
I just use a duplex reticle, never had a problem with holds. I use a 200yd zero, and can hold to 325yd using the bottom post.
VX2 is a solid scope.
I just use a duplex reticle, never had a problem with holds. I use a 200yd zero, and can hold to 325yd using the bottom post.
Hand Skills
CGN Regular
- Location
- In the 'heartland', southern SK
Do you take a shotgun along for the close shots?
No, I don't. It looks like alot of fun getting them in that close. I usually go out solo so by the time I pack out the caller, hide the truck, and walk in.. it gets to be alot to carry haha.
I have a Vortex PST 6-24 on my 300wm. I kind of feel like that might be a bit overkill on a .223 but I could give it a shot.
I like that Leupold has their warranty center in Alberta, kind of why I was leaning towards them.
Thanks for the input guys. Has anyone ran anything similar to the Mark AR MOD 1 1.5-4x20mm?
I have a Sightron S-Tac 3-16x42 on my Modern Hunter in 6.5 Creemoor
Burris Veracity 4-20x50 on my M305
Trijicon 5-20x50 on my Rem 700 223
5 round group
Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 on the ACR
And for up close Aimpoint PRO on my Derya MK-12 (12ga)
I would look for something like the S-Tac 3-16 (around $1000), nice and low at 3x but still goes high enough to reach out if needed. Great glass, simple and easy to use reticle and great capped turrets.
All of them would work well on a 223 for coyotes, but something like the Mark AR 3-9 might be best for your setup and what I'm imagining your budget is since you said you don't want it to cost as much as the rifle, 3-9 covers pretty much everything and the Mark AR has a BDC elevation turret so you just dial to the yards you are shooting and pull the trigger, 300yds and under wouldn't make too much difference that the turret is for 55gr but further out you would have to practice a bit to see what you need to dial to.
Burris Veracity 4-20x50 on my M305
Trijicon 5-20x50 on my Rem 700 223
5 round group
Leupold Mark AR 3-9x40 on the ACR
And for up close Aimpoint PRO on my Derya MK-12 (12ga)
I would look for something like the S-Tac 3-16 (around $1000), nice and low at 3x but still goes high enough to reach out if needed. Great glass, simple and easy to use reticle and great capped turrets.
All of them would work well on a 223 for coyotes, but something like the Mark AR 3-9 might be best for your setup and what I'm imagining your budget is since you said you don't want it to cost as much as the rifle, 3-9 covers pretty much everything and the Mark AR has a BDC elevation turret so you just dial to the yards you are shooting and pull the trigger, 300yds and under wouldn't make too much difference that the turret is for 55gr but further out you would have to practice a bit to see what you need to dial to.
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I've also got a Rem 700 chambered in Fireball with an older Burris Eliminator 4-12×44 (built in rangefinder) and an AR180B-2 that I either use the irons or a Hilux CMR 1-4×24 depending on my mood.
All this talk about coyote rigs makes me anxious, time to start getting out to the hay field more often
Lots of nice optics in the EE if you want to step up the quality without spending a lot more money. Just be sure to buy a brand that has a transferable no questions asked warranty if you're worried about long term reliability. That being said I would avoid all things Vortex, they're a good optic but there is a higher than average chance you'll end up using their great warranty.
All this talk about coyote rigs makes me anxious, time to start getting out to the hay field more often
Lots of nice optics in the EE if you want to step up the quality without spending a lot more money. Just be sure to buy a brand that has a transferable no questions asked warranty if you're worried about long term reliability. That being said I would avoid all things Vortex, they're a good optic but there is a higher than average chance you'll end up using their great warranty.
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- Southern Alberta
Not sure what kind of gun you purchase but I will be selling a Trijicon Accupower 2.5X10X56 with a green illuminated crosshair . Brand new still in the box. It retails for $1200 and will be asking $1000. Send me a pm if that scope is up your alley.
https://gun-shop.ca/product/trijicon-accupower-2-5-10x56mm-mil-square-crosshair-green/
https://gun-shop.ca/product/trijicon-accupower-2-5-10x56mm-mil-square-crosshair-green/
