Scope recommendations for sport

[epj]

Looking for recommendations on a decent scope for a Sport. Not looking to spend more than $200-250 including whatever it takes to mount it. Doesn't have to be tactical or SCOM approved. . Not planning any special ops anytime soon.

 

[oneyeopn]

I always recommend Bushnell Scopes. They fit into my price range, have great optics and have always done well by me. I tend to favor the 6-24x50 but I shoot longer distances than quite a few and the barrel on my Sport has enabled me to shoot those distances accurately. I dont know what range you shoot at but the only things that I run 3-9x scopes on are my rimfires. Everything else gets a minimum of a 4-16x42. I have one rifle set up with an 8-32x42. My present Sport has a 4.5-20x50 Nitrex (made by Weaver) it was a gift and is a pretty amazing scope itself.

 

[427mach1]

I like the Nikon P-223 3-9x40 BDC 600 reticle with the Nikon mounts. Great optics, warranty, and price.

 

[MichiganScott]

I go with Grover on Bushnell's as long as you stay away from the Banner line. Where we disagree is I prefer a scope with less magnification. Their Trophy line includes an Illuminated 4A reticle in both a 1-4 and 1.5-6 that are made for AR's.

 

[don5]

I like the Nikon P-223 3-9x40 BDC 600 reticle with the Nikon mounts. Great optics, warranty, and price.

+1 for me as well.

 

[TheMaineEvent]

As a fan of Primary Arms I have to throw this scope into the mix. GREAT value for the price.
https://www.primaryarms.com/Primary_Arms_4_16X44_Illuminated_Mil_Dot_Scope_p/pa416x.htm

 

[stavman11]

I agree with grover

I ahve a Bushnell banner 6-24 and LOVE it...... I also have a Cabela's 6-18 and its ok... But Nothing Like the Bushnell

Reach out and Touch Something is My Motto

 

[epj]

Those high power Bushnells cost more than the MSRP of the rifle!

 

[zip777]

Those high power Bushnells cost more than the MSRP of the rifle!

Get a ACOG RCO. Don't even google the cost. Just buy it. Lol

 

[Eric G]

Go with the Nikon set up! Very bright and the BDC system works great, Priced right, just got an email from Optics Planet, they are on sale. ERIC

 

[don5]

Go with the Nikon set up! Very bright and the BDC system works great, Priced right, just got an email from Optics Planet, they are on sale. ERIC

Yes, but on backorder. I called and checked. Not to worry though, every place that has that special is on backorder with the P223 scope special. Every place that has the scope in stock, think cabelas, is not running the sale with free rings. If you find someplace that has them in stock with the free ring promo, please post the info. I would appreciate it. I have had my order with SFWA for a week now and it is on backorder.

 

[Maddmax]

I have to agree with Grover. I like the long range high power scopes for a better/cleaner shot and the larger optic for better light gathering. Most of my shooting is longer ranges at dawn or around dusk for coyotes.

 

[Bigred99]

Yes, but on backorder. I called and checked. Not to worry though, every place that has that special is on backorder with the P223 scope special. Every place that has the scope in stock, think cabelas, is not running the sale with free rings. If you find someplace that has them in stock with the free ring promo, please post the info. I would appreciate it. I have had my order with SFWA for a week now and it is on backorder.

Nikon P-223 3x32 Rifle Scope, Matte Black, w/ BDC Carbine Reticle 8496 1 NI-RS-8496-EE $149.95 hasBundle = 1 Variant = NI-RS-8496-EE

Nikon P-Series Mount ($49.95 Value) 1 NI-MT-PMOUNT-835 $0 Variant = NI-MT-PMOUNT-835


I just bought the above from optics planet. It said shipped today. R u referring to a different scope?

 

[epj]

Does this rig clear the front sight?

 

[don5]

Nikon P-223 3x32 Rifle Scope, Matte Black, w/ BDC Carbine Reticle 8496 1 NI-RS-8496-EE $149.95 hasBundle = 1 Variant = NI-RS-8496-EE

Nikon P-Series Mount ($49.95 Value) 1 NI-MT-PMOUNT-835 $0 Variant = NI-MT-PMOUNT-835


I just bought the above from optics planet. It said shipped today. R u referring to a different scope?

Yes. I ordered the 3x9 version. Thanks.

 

[don5]

Does this rig clear the front sight?

It doesn't matter since it is a straight 3 power, the front sight will not show up. If your scope adjusts below 3 power then you will see the front sight.

 

[zip777]

It doesn't matter since it is a straight 3 power, the front sight will not show up. If your scope adjusts below 3 power then you will see the front sight.

My ACOG is 4x. You can see a ghost image of the A2 front sight post but its not bad.

 

[don5]

My ACOG is 4x. You can see a ghost image of the A2 front sight post but its not bad.

Zip- The front post may be visible in your very nice Acog but in the P223 scope the front post is not visible. I checked all of my AR'S and the front sight was barely visible in the M223 point blank scope on 3 power. It was a ghost image as well. The front sight was not visible in any other scope regardless of scope location. Here are my pics. There are two S&Ws, 2 DPMS uppers on PSA lowers- these have the P223 3x scope and note the rings as well as scope location and 1 lone bushmaster with the M223 scope. The Foliage green Smith is a15 OR with a Nikon 3x9 P223. The OD smith is last years model Sport with a riser and low cost Tasco 3x9x50. The sport will have a new P223 3x9 as soon as it gets here.

 

[don5]

I don't know what happened there but I hope you guys can understand my last post. I am still not good at posting pics yet.

 

[oneyeopn]

Don I understood the post. My thing is where I go Prairie Dog hunting. The prairie dogs dont allow you to get very close and a 3-9 magnification really doesnt allow you to see a 2.5" x6" pdog over 100 yards. I have tried them and the reticle actually will completely obscure the target. I have found that optics limit the rifle more than the rifle limits your choice of optics. I had an 8-32x42 scope on my Sport when I had the original front sight still on it. The scope was up against the sight and you couldnt see the sight in the scope. I pulled the sight to enable me to get the proper eye relief.
A 3-9 power scope works if your target is larger but it will still limit what you can see with it. As I have said before I run 3-9's on my Rimfires. I also use the largest Objective lens that I can afford, it increases the light gathering ability of the scope. This is my opinion but you have to decide what distances and size of target or prey that you will be shooting at.