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Scope for 22-250

Postby Ray7756 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:22 pm

Ok i have just ordered a Sako 22-250 laminated stock with stainless varmint fluted barrel :grin: :grin: :grin: aririving this week
Now i need to get a scope to put on it, question is what magnification will i require , i will be using this for foxes and realisticaly looking at ranges between 100 -200 mt but would like the option of taking charlie down at longer ranges so a variabl mag would be in order ,when and if my skill set improves, looking at zeiss and wondering if there is an advantage to illuminated scope given the price difference
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby hungryrob » Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:31 pm

Something around 4 -16 X and don't waste your money on an illuminated ret...
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby plugg » Tue Mar 25, 2014 12:33 am

My Leupold is 3.5-10 times and its plenty
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby Buffy Vampire Slayer » Tue Mar 25, 2014 6:48 am

hungryrob wrote:Something around 4 -16 X and don't waste your money on an illuminated ret...

why don't you like illuminated rets robbie :? :?
mine gets used regularly when it's a murky night or when shooting in low light,even when lamping :thup:
only the very centre of the cross is lit up and it's a really fine cross hair
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby hungryrob » Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:36 pm

Brown trout fishing and accommodation in rural Perthshire; look at http://www.laighwood.co.uk
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby hungryrob » Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:37 pm

Buffy Vampire Slayer wrote:
hungryrob wrote:Something around 4 -16 X and don't waste your money on an illuminated ret...

why don't you like illuminated rets robbie :? :?
mine gets used regularly when it's a murky night or when shooting in low light,even when lamping :thup:
only the very centre of the cross is lit up and it's a really fine cross hair

I just think that they're a pain in the arse..

I go by Ray's principle of KISS

Keep it simple, stupid!

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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby hungryrob » Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:39 pm

Brown trout fishing and accommodation in rural Perthshire; look at http://www.laighwood.co.uk
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby leadpig » Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:33 am

how much have you got to spend :)
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby Ray7756 » Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:33 pm

Search over just got a zeiss conquest 3.5x10 abslutely mint for £400 so really chuffed, found it on gumtree of all places
Picking up the new gun tomorrow so will post pics when i get them together :grin: :grin:
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby flintlok » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:46 am

Ray7756 wrote:Search over just got a zeiss conquest 3.5x10 abslutely mint for £400 so really chuffed, found it on gumtree of all places
Picking up the new gun tomorrow so will post pics when i get them together :grin: :grin:


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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby jamie » Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:55 pm

good scope the conquest, light and superb glass for the money, i dont think there is alot to touch them sub £1000
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby Deallad » Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:40 am

On my 22-250 Remington 700 vssf2 sits.

Zeiss Duralyt 3-12 x 50 simply a stunning scope and under £600 exceptional in low light or with a lamp.

Use quality bases, rings (Warne) and you'll be on the money

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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby 1in9 » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:52 pm

If you are after Charlie then dusk performance will be key.

I would definitely lean on some nice German glass, with mineral elements and good transmission, so a Zeiss with a wide objective is a good option.

That said, a fixed mag Schmidt & Bender 8x56 is always a safe bet, the low light performance is as good as it gets. You can pick them up for £300-£400 on ebay.

I use one on my .223 in high seats to good effect, great at dusk and under the moon :thup:
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Re: Scope for 22-250

Postby Deallad » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:07 pm

I thought I was spending a lot of money when I bought the Zeiss, but after using it for some time I now know it was money well spent.

The clarity is just amazing and I only use good glass, it hammers both the Leupold and the Hawke into the ground, the 3-12 x50 is perfect for most UK hunting situations.

I am now waiting for some pennies and will get the big 5-20 x 72 Victory it turns night into day almost, will make my Remy 700 VSSF 2 22-250 a fantastic fox basher
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