Glynn Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi am getting a .223 rifle for fox control any suggestions on what scope i should be looking at for around the £300 price range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 S&B 8x56 all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 If you're only going to be foxing or shooting muntjac/CWD, then I'd definitely go with Mung's suggestion. There's a lot to be said for the simplicity of a fixed-mag scope. If you're also going to be using the .223 to take rabbits, corvids and other vermin, then I'd go for a variable-mag scope, something like a 6.5-20x50 (I have one on a .22-250). I personally use a Meopta 3-12x56 on my .223, as I don't need enormous amounts of magnification for this rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 You have PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 (edited) If you're only going to be foxing or shooting muntjac/CWD, then I'd definitely go with Mung's suggestion. There's a lot to be said for the simplicity of a fixed-mag scope. If you're also going to be using the .223 to take rabbits, corvids and other vermin, then I'd go for a variable-mag scope, something like a 6.5-20x50 (I have one on a .22-250). I personally use a Meopta 3-12x56 on my .223, as I don't need enormous amounts of magnification for this rifle. Yep, there's a lot to be said for a fixed power for foxing, it makes range judging easier as you do not have to try to work out what size it would be in the scope for any given power. I use 8 x 56 on the 243 for fox, and a 4-12 x 56 on the 223 for rabbits and crow etc, being smaller targets, it makes the job easier. Edited March 15, 2008 by bob300w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glynn Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Cheers for the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy22 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 S&B 8x56 all day long What if he wants to do lamping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SidneyG Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) Have a look through a luepold mk4 tactical. WOW! Im only using a 3.5-10 x 42 and the light gathering and clarity is unreal. Bit more money but worth it. Schmidt 8x56 eould be next on my list though. Had a good look at one and very nice indeed. Edited March 19, 2008 by SidneyG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosa Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Theres someone on here selling a swarovski 8 x 56 for £375 delivered thats a cacking price and piece of kit!!!!!!!!! :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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