Scope for sako .204 for coyotes

[mackillan]

I have a sako lam varmint with a swar on it. the gun is a bit heavy for hunting coyotes so have ordered a sako hunter stainless grey wolf in .204. What would a reasonably high end scope be a good fit for coyote hunting?

 

[Sask_Hunter]

I'd run a 3-9x40 to 4.5-14x40 from your scope brand of choice. I wouldn't go too high of power as your not going to use it or need it.

 

[r204]

6-24 or 8.5-32 sightronIII LRMOA reticle that way you will not only have a good set up for yotes you will also have a 300yd gopher exploder as well

 

[Rotaxpower]

5-15 bushnell is what I got on mine

 

[.22LRGUY]

My .223 wears a Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44 with a BDC reticle. I'm also considering a .204 next year...and if I get one..it TOO will wear the same model of Vortex. http://vortexcanada.net/products/riflescopes/viper_hs/viper_hs_4-16x44_bdc.html

 

[scott_r]

Perhaps Lower powered Swarovski Z3 or a Leica in the range of 2.5-10x40 or somewhere in that ballpark.

 

[mackillan]

I went with a Swaro Z6, 2.5-15x44 with the Ballistic Plex reticle. Cant seem to locate a SAKO 85 laminated stainless (grey wolf) in .204.

 

[GD7]

My stainless .204 wears a silver VX-III 3.5-10. If I could justify the dollars though, I'd go with that Swarovski too.

6-24 or 8.5-32 sightronIII LRMOA reticle that way you will not only have a good set up for yotes you will also have a 300yd gopher exploder as well

I always find myself maxed out and looking for more at 10x, a little extra power is a good idea for sure.

 

[CV32]

I went with a Swaro Z6, 2.5-15x44 with the Ballistic Plex reticle.

Nice choice. That should give you an excellent range, for both close in and distant shots.

 

[mackillan]

This had the ballistic turret so turned it down so was able to order a Sako 85 laminated stainless grey wolf in 22-250 with a Swarovski Z6 2.5-15 x 56 scope with the BRH reticle.

 

[ginnz]

My .223 'yote gun has a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44PA, and loves it... ;-)

 

[fredwoodman]

Ive changed my thinking on yote scopes,( calling) i like to be lower on the magnification, some of the 2.5 x 10 are especially nice for carry rifles. i like mil dots, and BDC , altho the new custom turrets are sweet.
if opting for a lite gun, 10 power will work for most distances i will be shooting with coyote precision, with a 204.
my current gun is a T3 lite c/w Nikon 2.5 x 10 il dot in 204. with 35 or 40 Bergers. It works well.

 

[Mount Sweetness]

you'll want 12 power available, 15 is nice