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Sorry, guys, but I'm chasing myself around in circles trying to make a decision. Looking for a budget long(er) range scope, mostly out to 300 yards, occasionally longer but probably rarely in excess of 500 yards, targets only, no hunting. Rifle is a Savage 12FV in .223, and I have a hard budget of $300 for the scope. I have no strong preference either way, but do want reticle and turrets to match up, so MOA/MOA or MIL/MIL.
That said, I'm looking hard at the new Bushnell Trophy Xtreme 6-24X50, mostly just for the mag range. But it does have a proprietary reticle, something I think I want to avoid. Other scopes I'm considering are the PA 4-14 FFP and the SWFA SS fixed power series. I've only used one FFP scope and didn't like it much, the reticle changing size with power was really off-putting. I've used and like fixed power scopes in the past, but am struggling with what power to get. At almost 60, my eyes aren't what they once were, so a fixed 10X feels a little light for my needs. I know 20X is too much, but I'm debating between the 12X and the 16X.
Weight isn't an issue, like I said, bench gun only. I'm happy to trade bells and whistles for better glass, one of the reasons I'm looking at the SS's is the theory that fixed power means better glass and mechanics at the same price as a variable. The reviews on the SS scopes seem to back that up, but it's still just a theory. Not overly concerned with durability, the .223 isn't exactly a hammer.
So are there other suggestions in my budget that I've missed? And no, waiting until I can afford better glass isn't an option, so suggesting I do so won't be helpful. Later, and thanks.
Dave
That said, I'm looking hard at the new Bushnell Trophy Xtreme 6-24X50, mostly just for the mag range. But it does have a proprietary reticle, something I think I want to avoid. Other scopes I'm considering are the PA 4-14 FFP and the SWFA SS fixed power series. I've only used one FFP scope and didn't like it much, the reticle changing size with power was really off-putting. I've used and like fixed power scopes in the past, but am struggling with what power to get. At almost 60, my eyes aren't what they once were, so a fixed 10X feels a little light for my needs. I know 20X is too much, but I'm debating between the 12X and the 16X.
Weight isn't an issue, like I said, bench gun only. I'm happy to trade bells and whistles for better glass, one of the reasons I'm looking at the SS's is the theory that fixed power means better glass and mechanics at the same price as a variable. The reviews on the SS scopes seem to back that up, but it's still just a theory. Not overly concerned with durability, the .223 isn't exactly a hammer.
So are there other suggestions in my budget that I've missed? And no, waiting until I can afford better glass isn't an option, so suggesting I do so won't be helpful. Later, and thanks.
Dave
. That would be the Falcon 4-18x44. It's available in both FFP & SFP, MIL/MIL & MOA/MOA, and has pretty good, though limited, reviews. I like the mag range, as well as some other features. Downside, it's another Chinese scope, and I strongly suspect he useable max power will be around 15X. So definitely a crap shoot if I go for it. The other two contenders have good track records, but between the PA and the SS, the latter wins due to my dislike of FFP. So can someone please talk me into/out of the Falcon, please 
