I need some input. I can't decide between 3 scopes for my 223. One is a Bushnell tactical 6-24x50 mildot, a Ziess 4-14x44 mildot or a vortex pst 6-24x50 Ffp. I want a mildot or MOA scope and prefer MOA turrets. The ffp would be nice but I don't really need the illuminated reticle. What would you guys do?
Which scope should I buy?
- Thread starter frank223
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nowarningshot
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I am not a "tactical" expert. First thought is that these are all quality manufactures, that have been around for some time, with great warranties. Scope quality across all manufacturers has really improved from 10 - 20 years ago. The only way to really decide is compare each scope side by side with the others. Judge clarity, reticule, and magnification against price. Don't be afraid to try others if the shop has them, i am sure others will suggest models and brands. Also you did not say the quality of the 223. I say this because the typical mistake is to put a cheap scope on a very good rifle. In the tactical world your choices may not be top money, but they are not cheap. Be sure to not go the other way and put a good scope on a poor rifle. Neither works well.
Bryan
Bryan
Glass wise, of the 3 you listed, from my experience, I would recommend the bushnell elite. Or I would suggest looking at the sightron SIII 6-24 LRMOA
What rifle are you putting this on, and what is the primary purpose of it? Punching paper? Coyotes?
What rifle are you putting this on, and what is the primary purpose of it? Punching paper? Coyotes?
samsplacci71
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I agree, get a Bushnell Elite Great warranty, everyone carries them. Reasonable price point for quality.
samsplacci71
Regular
- Location
- Toronto area
I'm in Mississauga so as far as optics, I go to Le Baron, IF they have stock. Then off to Flaherty's as they are forum sponsors. How do you like your Tactical ?
LeBaron has the best prices for the Bushnell scopes (though limited models) and even better so when they have their no-tax event and they usually have stock, at least the Markham store. Als didn't have the 6-24x50 Elite Tactical scopes last time I was there and their prices are generally a bit higher than most stores but I'm told they price-match.
I lucked out with a fellow CGNer who was selling a mint condition 6-24x50 G2HDMR model which I originally wanted and didn't really care for illuminated optics. My next choice would have been the BTR-Mil model, though that one is illuminated, because I like the small dot at the center of the crosshairs. What I like on my Bushnell is the Mil/Mil adjustment and not Mil/MOA of some other scopes I looked at. I opted for FFP over SFP scope this time around because I want to learn more about using the reticle for range calculating and didn't want to have to keep reverting back to the ranged magnification of my previous SFP scope. Though that might not be practical for where I do most/all of my shooting on a range and a cheaper SFP scope would have been more than adequate.
So far, I really like the scope. It's going to take a little while getting used to MIL adjustments since I've always used MOA scopes. I haven't sighted in yet but will do so after the Christmas holidays.
compare how much internal adjust the scopes on your list have, then see how much elevation you need for the distance you plan on shooting, you might find that the cost of the MOA base to get you out there is going to put you up a level on the scopes for one with more internal adjustment....
