predator optics for .223

[djmay71]

Looks like I'll be getting a Savage Axis XP in .223 in the bext month or so, so I'm gonna start looking for a optics for this gun now.
I'll start doing some light target shooting, then when I get my hunting papers, hitting the fields taking out 'yotes and foxies.
Now from what little information I can find on the subject, whichever scope I decide on, it should have a wide FOV. How wide? I dunno, like I said, I'm kinda new to the whole expensive optics here. Also, our local gun shop guru told me I should go with a red-dot instead of a scope for predator hunting.
Should I believe the old fart? Because when I thought about it, red-dots should be left to the CQB guys.

 

[savage112]

Also, our local gun shop guru told me I should go with a red-dot instead of a scope for predator hunting.
Should I believe the old fart? Because when I thought about it, red-dots should be left to the CQB guys.

I'm no expert on predator hunting, but I think a good variable scope would be far superior to a red dot for hunting purposes.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

get a 4-12x40, either Bushnell Elite 3200 or a new Redfield

 

[dizzy]

Bushnell makes a 2.5-16 which gives you very wide fov on low power and plenty of magnification for target work. To my mind it's the very best compromise for varmint hunting.

 

[gunpro]

budget then go for the Vortex Crossfire in anything from 2.5-10, 4-16 or 6-20. Best bang for your dollar.

 

[Cummins4x4]

My choices for optics on varmint rifles
6.5-20x56 on a CZ 223

4.5-14x40 on a 700 in 204

1.5-5x30 illuminated reticle on a 7615 in 223

 

[KDX]

Depends on the hunting conditions and distances.