ColinBR Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I’m looking to start centrefire shooting this year with a .223 Tikka T3x out to a maximum of 500 yards, with the range our club uses being both 200 and 500 yards. Not sure on which scope to put on this though for up to a maximum of £400 (don’t want to pay too much just now as still not sure if I’ll stick to it yet). So looking for some recommendations on what to have a look at or what to avoid. Sorry it this has been asked a few times before and annoys anyone. T.I.A Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stottycake Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 I maybe in the market for a new scope,so will interested in the replies. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banus02 Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 dont buy cheap! get something you know will be reliable.i would say out to 600 a decent veriable scope .depends on your eye sight but up around 3x12x50/56 leupold will get you there,ziess/s&b/swaro/delta .if you buy cheap or some thing all singing all dancing you will spend more money later on !i have spent a lot of money on good quality scopes and have never been unhappy with my choice.personal choice would be to avoid hawke as i dont know any one that has been happy with them and most get sold on quickly.save for a bit longer.good luck with your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Get youreself an swfa ss 10x42! very underestimated scope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miseryguts Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hi, why not go second hand? the classified on here have lots of scopes for sale - I have purchased several s/h scopes from acquaintances/dealers etc and found it a good way to ascertain what suits best. You can always sell it on if not suitable, also Optics warehouse have a try before you buy facility I believe. I have been able to use Nightforce, Schmidt & Bender, Weaver, Leupold, Hawke, Rudolph etc without spending an arm and a leg in the long term (good quality scopes lose little on the s/h market, others lose more - no names). Scopes are a very personal choice! ATB M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam39 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 8 hours ago, banus02 said: dont buy cheap! get something you know will be reliable.i would say out to 600 a decent veriable scope .depends on your eye sight but up around 3x12x50/56 leupold will get you there,ziess/s&b/swaro/delta .if you buy cheap or some thing all singing all dancing you will spend more money later on !i have spent a lot of money on good quality scopes and have never been unhappy with my choice.personal choice would be to avoid hawke as i dont know any one that has been happy with them and most get sold on quickly.save for a bit longer.good luck with your choice. This is bang on. I have regretted buying cheap but never regretted buying quality . It will add to your experience, success and confidence. I know the expenditure takes some coming to terms with but if you do pack up you have a good scope that will be wanted re re sale. 2nd hand with some guarantee is the way to go. Look at Macleod of Tain good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam39 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Pardon me if I’m telling you something you know but make sure you discuss reticual thickness if you are target shooting out to 500 yards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hancock Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hawke Sidewinder (different mag options) Great Glass, repeatable turrets. Good rets. IL. Optics Warehouse or a S/H Zeiss Duralyt. Vortex have VERY snap in / snap out eye relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 I have a Minox 6-30 on guntrader at the minute. It is in good order and has come off my 223 Blaser . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 You can pick up a used Sightron Siii 10 x 42 or Vortex Gen1 PST for that sort of money or a used Bushnell Elite Tactical 2.5-16 x 42. All will do what you want of them and the variable ones will be easy to shift on when you eventually upgrade (as you will). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Thanks for the reply’s guys. I have no issue with buying secondhand, and will have a look in the for sale section nearer the time. So for the money what would be recommended second hand wise then, and I will have a dig around online for more info on them? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSOK Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Swfa for me in that price range OSOK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 This would be perfect: https://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/topic/373047-bushnell-elite-tactical-rifle-scope/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Pretty sure that’s posted on this forum too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VarmLR Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 So it is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17 Rem Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 6-18 Leupold here, boxed and in very good order. Yours for £250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 7 hours ago, 17 Rem said: 6-18 Leupold here, boxed and in very good order. Yours for £250. Thanks for the offer. I plan on buying the rifle in the next couple of months, so I’m not really in a position to buy just yet. Really just gathering as much info as I can at the moment. Appreciate the offer though thanks Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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