Need Help Choosing a Scope and Rings for my CZ457 Lux

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I've almost reached decision paralysis. This is my first gun and I'm still very new to shooting, my intention is to practice shooting at the range before learning how to hunt small game and then hopefully something bigger once I gain some experience. I'd like to find a scope that is decent for shooting paper targets at 100m and also doing some small game hunting, hopefully without breaking the bank (under $400 for scope and rings). My top contenders are the Athlon Talos 3-12x40 from Wolverine Supplies for $300, Burris Droptine 3-9x40 $280 from Canadian Tire and I was thinking Warne Medium rings from Bass Pro for $65. Also on the list is burris fullfield 3-9x40, sightron 3-9, vortex options, hawke options ,Anyways I need to go outside and get some fresh air, I've been looking at scopes and reading forums for far too long.

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Ryan
 
I had a CZ 455 Lux and went with 6-24x56 FFP, mainly for versatility. The 24 was good for targets and the 6 could 'work' if I wanted close range like for hunting. However, the 56mm caused me to get as low as possible and still had to rely on a 'chin weld'. That was OK for targets since I didn't have to move around a lot, shooting from a one-piece rest. A smaller Objective would reduce that issue, like a 40mm but still get as much mag as possible. "Aim small, hit small". I have a 3-9x40 Bushnell rimfire on a Marlin 795 and don't find it accurate enuf for me even at 50 yds. And a 4-12x40 Tasco 'Sportsman Plus' on a Marlin 60, thst is OK but I'm switching a 6-24 onto it this summer. That Talos might be OK for you if you're looking at the BDC reticle so you can have some 'reference points' for varying distances. A lot depends on 'how accurate' you expect to shoot. I would get a cheap scope (read Amazon) in higher mag to see what it 'could be', then maybe drop serious money on a 'Name Brand' once you decide. That Tasco was a CT 'sale' for ca $150 and its fine within it's limits . That's why i 'went bigger'; even 24x is OK for 175-yds, the max at the range I use. My 'better guns' wear Athlon 8-34 x56 FFP and I see the flies at 175 - rarely hit 'em tho.
 
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I have the Burris Fullfield E1 4.5x14x42 on my CZ457syn and I really like it. It has side parallax adjustment. I bought it some years ago when Burris had a Promo on where you got a Fullfield E1 4.5x14x42 and a Fullfield II 3x9x40 but I don't remember the price , I want to say $229. Anyway I was going to put the E1 on a 30-06 because I liked the reticle so much but it ended up on my CZ.
I also have Sightron, Vortex, Leupold and Pentax scopes on different rifles; Although in my personal experience I now steer clear of Leupold ; they seem to have skyrocketed the price but the quality didn't follow along IMO. YMMV
I still have one VARI X III 6.5x20x50 on one rifle that's been there since 1996 IIRC that has been excellent with zero problems.
 
Welcome to it.

From your original post, here's my advice. (and this is based solely on what you provided :) ) - that will make sense in a couple of years as your interests may possibly evolve.

For 100 yards, you'll want minimum 4 X 16, 3 X 15 or 18.
Probably more like an 6 X 24.

For 50 yards and under, a 3 X 9 "will do" but you will probably outgrow it quickly. There is no "need" for illumination when you start, and that adds cost.

Your selection of brands is ok, but you pay a premium for the names

You're at a place in your journey where you "don't know what you don't know" - yet.

Don't buy into the marketing machine.. there is better "value" outside of mainstream name brands.

A lot of folks get wrapped up on warranty. I have some thoughts. A: If it's a scope under $300 you'll pay 1/2 again in shipping and have to wait 3-6 months to get it back. B: You'll want a brand where you don't actually have to use the warranty process. Don't shy away from Chinese scopes either. Granted there is a lot of crap out there, but also many of the brand names get their scopes made there anyway.

Surf the EE Optics under $2000 section. There are decent deals to be found. Generally 75% of retail pre -tax and lower is fair. I just browsed the first 5 pages and there is not much that hits your budget, but watch regularly.

Stay away from Amazon, super cheap brands, but don't be afraid of brands like Discovery / Vector / Zerotech / Riton / (new model) Scorpion.
They make some great glass for the $.

For starting out, probably not a big deal, but definitely YouTube the difference to make an informed decision. SFP will be way cheaper than FFP all day long.

The Fullfield that possum had noted is above is a great scope for the $ .
You can do better for the $ than the Droptine line that you are considering.

Within $400 with mounts:

Riton, 1 CONQUER, Rifle Scope, 6-24×50, reticle R3, SFP, MOA, Model 1C624AS

Scorpion Optics Marksman 4-12x40 Scope w/Rings - Duplex Reticle

Discovery Optics LHT 6-24X44SFIR MOA-L Ultralight First Focal Plane Optics Scope Diameter 30MM

Burris Fullfield E1™ Riflescope 4.5-14x42mm (budget stretch)

Higher end Hawke are decent, but anything in your budget range will disappoint.
 
Oh, and side note - if you have access to a Project Mapleseed course, that will be the best day ever when starting out. Look them up online.
 
That iron sight on the Lux will give you problems unless removed. The rear sight will be in the way depending on how large or long the scope is and the front sight will come into the scopes view at lower magnification.

I had the 452 Lux in 22 mag and made for great rifle but had to be selective on the scope as I didn't want to remove the sights.
 
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