Looking for a decent scope for a .223 bolt action rifle - what’s out there for $250 or less?

[Squash_edc]

looking for a decent scope for a .223 bolt action rifle what's out there for $250 or less? Looking to shoot between 250-300 yards maybe more if I find a good spot with the range. Also what would be better 1st or 2nd focalplane

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[Member 34319]

Look into primary arms. Lots of scopes in that price range with great reticles for the 223/556.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I'll second the vote for Primary Arms...I have one on a .22 rifle of mine and the optics are bright and clear.
Andy

 

[Member 34319]

Shame they no longer make their R Grid reticle anymore. It's my fave. Right up there with Vortexes XLR reticle

 

[Joe13]

Vortex diamondback 3x9 on my AR and it does 300 yards just fine.

 

[2ndtimer]

This might fit the bill. I like the side focus. They also have the Redfield 4-12Xx40. I have a couple of those, and they are nice and lightweight, but lack the adjustable objective.
Nikon M-223 Rifle Scope - 3-12x42mm SF M BDC 600 Reticle | Natchez

 

[bsa1917hunter]

looking for a decent scope for a .223 bolt action rifle what's out there for $250 or less? Looking to shoot between 250-300 yards maybe more if I find a good spot with the range. Also what would be better 1st or 2nd focalplane

I thought you already asked this question? Maybe not. I'll offer this advice, you can take it for what it's worth. However, I'd like to see you get your 12fv up and running, if this is what its going on.. I've been messing around with a Burris MSR 223 rifle scope and am thoroughly enjoying it. I got the one with the ballistic plex reticle in a 4.5-14x42. The more I use it, the more I am glad I bought it. Here's a pic of it on my Savage predator:


That scope holds zero like nobodies business and focuses in very crisp and clear. Here's how well it holds zero:

I'm actually thinking about buying another one for a new 6.5 creedmoor...

Furthermore, for the ranges you are thinking about using your rifle, you'll be just fine with the second focal plane...

 

[Boboclown]

I can third Primary Arms. My wasr has their prism scope on it. Not the best glass but in the price range PA goes for its good.

 

[orygun]

250-300 yards in the daylight won't tax the ability of your scope and it's a good thing, cuz $250 doesn't go very far when looking at glass.
Leupold still offers the 3-9x40 Rifleman for about $250 retail. I bought one and put it on a 375 Ruger. Nothing fancy, but it had better low light clarity than other scopes and binocs in that price range.
I've also bought good scopes, with great warranties, used. I paid about half for a Leupold VX-II because it had light ring marks and didn't come with a box.

 

[Member 5605]

Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 with Warne rings. Solid lifetime setup.

 

[surevaliance]

I have Truglo (yep!) Omnia6 on my RDB-17 and I really like it.
Adjustments are crisp, illuminated All Purpose Tactical Reticle can be used as a red dot (well, sort of it) if needed.
It came with solid mount and still holding zero after 500+ rounds.

 

[JO JO]

+1 for the Burris good scopes with forever warranty

 

[lucky guy]

looking for a decent scope for a .223 bolt action rifle what's out there for $250 or less to shoot between 250-300 yards maybe more if I find a good spot with the range. Also what would be better 1st or 2nd focalplane

Check out the Burris ED1, 4.5-14-42. Online for about $230 shipped. Lifetime warranty, decent glass.

 

[2ndtimer]

I just picked up a Vortex Diamondback HP 3-12x42 at Sportsman's Warehouse for $199.99. It looks pretty nice, sharp and clear, has side focus parallax adjustment, dead hold BDC reticle and Vortex much ballyhooed warranty. My son is planning to mount it on an old Savage 111 in .300 Win. Mag.
Vortex Diamondback HP Rifle Scopes