karlp86 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 hi there to all. i'm new to this forum but have been reading through alot of the posts and have seen some very nice rifles and some very talented shooters. i'm 22 and have been shooting for a few years, i live in essex and do pest control for some local farmers. i have a couple of rimfires; a .22lr and a .17HMR but my pride and joy is my howa varminter in .223 that shoots 1/2moa all day long with factory ammo. here it is. now my burning question is i've looking to get a scope to be used on my .223 for dialing in targets out to extended ranges that will replace my mamba 4-16x50. so the question is what scope to get. i needs it to have: - a variable mag up to 20x - target turrets with reliable tracking - 1/4 or 1/8 moa adjustment - a normal duplex reticle (although mildot or something close would be ok, just not to cluttered) - 40-50mm objective - 1" or 30mm tube (i'm not bothered) - as decent optics as possible the price limit is under £400. so people, any suggestions??? atb karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemasis243 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Firstly welcome I can asure you your gonna enjoy If your looking for something in that pricerange you will pick up a good second hand Leupold for that kind of money The good thing is they keep their lifetime warrenty from owner to owner so any probs send it back and get it sorted. I have one on my 6mmBR and its got great glass and trcks very well,if you put an add in the wanted section you will most likely get someone giving you a reply. Like the rifle mate ,good luck all the best Nem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest varmartin Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Welcome to the forum Karl...nice looking rifle, as nem said realy...keep an eye open for a Leupold for that sort of money. A 6.5-20x 50 vari-x iii LRT would be a good choice. Spend as much or more than you can afford and cry once as it will then last you a life time with care... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Welcome Karl, as the guys have already on the scope choice Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hi Karl and welcome to the site!!! Hope you have a enjoyable stay here , and as for scopes - just like the boys say " second hand Leupold a good choice " All the best.................. RAY.............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlp86 Posted March 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 cheers guys. i will be on the look out for a 2nd hand leupold then. then the next job will be getting into the 300yard club. karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 cheers guys. i will be on the look out for a 2nd hand leupold then. then the next job will be getting into the 300yard club. karl Welcome Karl, Get yourself a scope and good luck getting into the 300yd club, they wont let me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Welcome Karl, Get yourself a scope and good luck getting into the 300yd club, they wont let me in We will when you shoot something furry!!!! ;) :lol: All the best............ RAY...................... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 We will when you shoot something furry!!!! All the best............ RAY...................... I know, I was just kidding............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varminter Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I know, I was just kidding............. Right on buddy!!! ;) All the best............ RAY.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Welcome Karl, Get yourself a scope and good luck getting into the 300yd club, they wont let me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Welcome to the site Karl, you will enjoy it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap_shot Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Welcome to the site karl, gotta agree with the leupold choice, but also i would keep my eye open for a second hand zesis conquest.. also very good. snap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sprags Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 I picked up my Leupold VXIII 6.5-20X50 LR today, it's a nice bit of kit I have to say.... The 300yd club is not far away now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlp86 Posted March 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 let me know how you get on with it as it's the same scope i'm looking to get. although i'm going to have to wait a while as today the misses decided she wants a holiday atb karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Uttings has the old Nikon Monarchs on sale right now as they are discontinued for the new monarch. I'd pick up the 6.5-20 for £279 in a heartbeat if I didn't already have the 6-24x50 new model. Definitely a great scope for what you're asking. I'd put the monarch in the same class as the VXIII, and at a slightly lower price. Plus, with the monarch you get 3 sets of turrets. They have the low hunter turrets, high hunter turrets (both have graduated markings and their own overcaps), and target knobs which are a bit bigger. You'd be hard pressed to find a better scope at that price, and it takes a whole lot more scope to be noticable better. Thanks, Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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