Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

[Franks]

Hi dont know if you made a decision yet but of it was me out of your options I would get the 3.5-10x50 vx3i but i got good eyes and thats enough for me to accurately shoot at 300m in low light without hash marks or mil dot. That price range turrets are not always aaccurate, vx3i turrets are but they are a bit mushy. But...that scope is super clear and bright, good contrast, easy to get behind and see through quickly, not too heavy. may struggle with other cheaper brands at at that magnification getting behind and seeing through it varminting. i dont like going too high in magnification. Unless its a high end scope aka nightforce, swaro etc or just a target rifle

[ozzielee303]

Hi dont know if you made a decision yet but of it was me out of your options I would get the 3.5-10x50 vx3i but i got good eyes and thats enough for me to accurately shoot at 300m in low light without hash marks or mil dot. That price range turrets are not always aaccurate, vx3i turrets are but they are a bit mushy. But...that scope is super clear and bright, good contrast, easy to get behind and see through quickly, not too heavy. may struggle with other cheaper brands at at that magnification getting behind and seeing through it varminting. i dont like going too high in magnification. Unless its a high end scope aka nightforce, swaro etc or just a target rifle

Hi Franks
I have looked at a few scopes and a few stood out in clarity and weight,plus the turrets sounded good in rotating them,the Leupold 3.5-10x50 where I was looking had sold out and the price had gone up,looked through a Hawke Endurance WA 4-16x50 with the 223/308 BDC rectile,I liked that,so that has made my short list as well as the Leupold and the Meopta Optika 6,but that was heavy,but still
I also was looking online at a few 2nd hand ones,but don't know about that,just a bit dubious about it.
Catch ya.

[TassieTiger]

I think the price hike of new leupolds is really really going to hurt them - the vx3’s are now at the same price point as some of the top end euro optics and gives other manufacturers an advantage...$2200 for a leppy vx3i with a few options vs $1850 for a fully optioned nightforce SHV...

[ozzielee303]

I think the price hike of new leupolds is really really going to hurt them - the vx3’s are now at the same price point as some of the top end euro optics and gives other manufacturers an advantage...$2200 for a leppy vx3i with a few options vs $1850 for a fully optioned nightforce SHV...

I'll say,either way mate,well out of my reach now

[bigrich]

hey ozzielee , i use a vx3 4.5-14 x40 lupy on my 222 ,head shot grasshoppers out past 200 with that setup , i really like it ,and quick target aqasition at 25 and 50 yards doing feild rifle comps is good too . i tried a 6-18 lupy which was good for stationary distance shooting , but not as good for walking around as the lower power . on a knockabout 223 sauer i kept it german and bought a zeiss terra 4-12x42 ,good scope for the money , and like the meopta has the european large eye box that focuses faster than a loopy. but the smaller loopy eye box is better for bolt clearance . which can be a problem on old mausers and bruno's. hope some of this info is of some use, out of your listed scopes the 4-12 meopta would be my pick. they are very good scopes

[bigrich]

I think the price hike of new leupolds is really really going to hurt them - the vx3’s are now at the same price point as some of the top end euro optics and gives other manufacturers an advantage...$2200 for a leppy vx3i with a few options vs $1850 for a fully optioned nightforce SHV...

$2200 for a vx3 taz ! FMD ! what's the go with that ? are we paying "corona tax" on imports now ?

[TassieTiger]

I think the price hike of new leupolds is really really going to hurt them - the vx3’s are now at the same price point as some of the top end euro optics and gives other manufacturers an advantage...$2200 for a leppy vx3i with a few options vs $1850 for a fully optioned nightforce SHV...

$2200 for a vx3 taz ! FMD ! what's the go with that ? are we paying "corona tax" on imports now ?

No mate, it’s NIOA and the dollar and...?
When I went into shop to buy one a couple weeks ago, I was quoted $1800 as per the book sent to shops for years 19/20 (they showed me) then they rang to order and price went to $2200 - as well as lengthy wait time. I told a friend who bought one in 95 for $900 brand new, it’s probably gone up in value lol

[bigrich]

what particular scope are you looking for taz ?

[TassieTiger]

Nothing now mate - I bought a nightforce and this one is just having a rest awaiting...well...mounting.

[bigrich]

christ taz, for what that woulda cost , you'd wanna be able to "mount it " it looks nice and comfy all tucked in though.......

[ozzielee303]

hey ozzielee , i use a vx3 4.5-14 x40 lupy on my 222 ,head shot grasshoppers out past 200 with that setup , i really like it ,and quick target aqasition at 25 and 50 yards doing feild rifle comps is good too . i tried a 6-18 lupy which was good for stationary distance shooting , but not as good for walking around as the lower power . on a knockabout 223 sauer i kept it german and bought a zeiss terra 4-12x42 ,good scope for the money , and like the meopta has the european large eye box that focuses faster than a loopy. but the smaller loopy eye box is better for bolt clearance . which can be a problem on old mausers and bruno's. hope some of this info is of some use, out of your listed scopes the 4-12 meopta would be my pick. they are very good scopes

bigrich
Thanks mate,it helps a lot what you said,I do like the Meopta and the Hawke was very good indeed,still thinking and taking my time,for something else may come along.

[bman940]

Meopta Optika6 3-18x50 and never look back. Plenty of scope for your needs and amazing Euro quality.

[ozzielee303]

Meopta Optika6 3-18x50 and never look back. Plenty of scope for your needs and amazing Euro quality.

It is on my list

[ozzielee303]

Well I got a Meopta Meopro 6-18x50,like it alot,just have to mount it and away we go.

[solarpak]

OzzieLee,
if you are going the Weaver /Piccatinny rail route i have a set of burris Zee signature rings which are surplus and you can have them if your interested.
These have the polymer inserts which means you dont scratch your scope tube.

Please PM me if interested and i will give you a price - new there are well over $100.

C.

[ozzielee303]

OzzieLee,
if you are going the Weaver /Piccatinny rail route i have a set of burris Zee signature rings which are surplus and you can have them if your interested.
These have the polymer inserts which means you dont scratch your scope tube.

Please PM me if interested and i will give you a price - new there are well over $100.

C.

Aww,crap mate,I have my rail already and Vortex rings,sorry

[bman940]

[quote="ozzielee303"]Hi
First time poster here,so please be gentle with me

Just bought myself a (layby but all paid for) a Howa Mini action SS 223 and I am just going to use it mainly to shoot foxes,odd rabbit and feral cats and dogs,I am looking at these scopes and would like your honest opinion on my selection please.
Right we have:
Meopta Optika 6 3-18x56
Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50
Nikon Prostaff 7 4-16x50
Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x50
Meopta Meopro 4-12x50
Burris Fullfield E1 6.5-20x50
Zero Tech Trace 3-18x50
HAWKE 3-12X56 VANTAGE 30mm WIDE ANGLE ILLUMINATED RETICLE

So what would you choose?
TIA

Oz- Easy choice, Meopta Optika6 3-18x50. A ton of scope, very nice glass, great in low light ( personal experience), and loaded with features you will appreciate for your intended uses. I have 3 Optika6's now and couldn't be more thrilled. Some friends have ordered them as well but are waiting on delivery. One of the nice things about the Optika6 is that you can dial in your drops to your ballistic profile using Strelok Pro. Easy and accurate!

[ozzielee303]

Hi
First time poster here,so please be gentle with me

Just bought myself a (layby but all paid for) a Howa Mini action SS 223 and I am just going to use it mainly to shoot foxes,odd rabbit and feral cats and dogs,I am looking at these scopes and would like your honest opinion on my selection please.
Right we have:
Meopta Optika 6 3-18x56
Vortex Strike Eagle 4-24x50
Nikon Prostaff 7 4-16x50
Leupold VX-3 3.5-10x50
Meopta Meopro 4-12x50
Burris Fullfield E1 6.5-20x50
Zero Tech Trace 3-18x50
HAWKE 3-12X56 VANTAGE 30mm WIDE ANGLE ILLUMINATED RETICLE

So what would you choose?
TIA

Oz- Easy choice, Meopta Optika6 3-18x50. A ton of scope, very nice glass, great in low light ( personal experience), and loaded with features you will appreciate for your intended uses. I have 3 Optika6's now and couldn't be more thrilled. Some friends have ordered them as well but are waiting on delivery. One of the nice things about the Optika6 is that you can dial in your drops to your ballistic profile using Strelok Pro. Easy and accurate!

Hey Mate
I got the Meopta Meopro 6-18x50 instead,the Optika 6 that I wanted was out of stock,so went with the Meopro,like it a lot.
Cheers

[bah!]

Hey Mate
I got the Meopta Meopro 6-18x50 instead,the Optika 6 that I wanted was out of stock,so went with the Meopro,like it a lot.
Cheers

Just ordered one of these with the BDC reticle.

Any tips on mounts people went with? Keen to find out what sort of centre to bore distance people managed.

[LawrenceA]

I think they have stopped making the Nikon's and future product support is a questionable.
I like Leupold if for no other reason the warranty. You break they fix.