Is 4-16x perfect for .223?

[rimlick]

Curious what people think, I will be shooting from 100-500m. Maybe further if I get the chance.

The scope is Nikon 4-16x50mm illum X-MRAD.

 

[Mike112288]

In my opinion absolutely. Stay under 20x that’s my preference

 

[sgt.rock]

I find that my 4-12 is great.....16x would be better

 

[nomad 68]

I have a 4-16 on my .204. Well suited to each other imo.

 

[DILLIGAF]

1-8, that way you can also use it as a red dot.

 

[justinb1981]

I just picked up a 4-16x44 scope. I can read the stop sign a KM down the street with it. Should be more than enough to shoot 500m

 

[kamlooky]

If'fin yer shewtin eye hazz gooder reception wid'dit………..yewse'er.
I have a Weaver Classic somewhere along them same lines and it is great
on the T3 223.
Nice cawmbow.

 

[propliner]

I have a 4-16 Zeiss Victory on my .204 and it's perfect. I believe it would be equally suited to a .223 and I'm in the market for another one right now.

 

[zupermann]

For the longest time, I used a 3 x 9 x 40 out to 500m
I like the 4 -16 powers for 223/308. Mirage seems to be an issue if you go with higher magnifications

 

[BigUglyMan]

I would prefer a 6.5-20x Leupold.

 

[Jim870]

Perfect, perhaps not but certainly very good and preferable to many options. I assume you're shooting varmints and steel, I could see a different reticle perhaps higher magnification could be handy for some situations and slightly less magnification could at times be handy too.

 

[jparent]

Depends on the 223.

For something carried a lot, i've been moving towards the lightest, lowest magnification optics that will get the job done.

For a bench gun, carry 40m from the truck rifle, then 12x, 16x 20x on the top end, certainly lets you see a little easier

Not a Nikon rifle scope fan though, haven't been impressed with their glass, the weight and most of their reticles. Or the reviews.

 

[surfclod]

Should be a good compromise.

4x is low enough that it will work for off hand shots. Then dial it up when on a rest or bench.

If you are always shooting from a bench then more magnification is better.

My heavy bolt gun has an 8-32x scope on it. My other varmint rifle is more "dual purpose" built and has a 3-15x optic on it.

 

[Ganderite]

Yes. A good workable scope.

I have used 6X from the standing position, and would therefore also consider a 6-24

 

[mark222]

I have a 4-16 Nikon on my .223 for coyotes. I'm very happy with it for the price. Nice clear glass with a mildot reticle.

 

[r34skyline]

Sounds like a lot of mag for just 500m. A 3-9 or 3-12 would be better suited if you wanted to be more accurate. A good 1-6 or 1-8 would be my choice at those ranges.

 

[William53]

I am using a 4-12 X40 and find that this is works for me to 500 yards.

 

[Trinimon]

For 100yrds out, I have a Bushnell AR 4-18x scope on my 18" upper. Seems like good bang for the $.