Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by TassieTiger » 10 May 2020, 6:57 pm

bigrich wrote:
TassieTiger wrote: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 ! :shock: FMD ! what's the go with that ? are we paying "corona tax" on imports now ? :thumbsdown:

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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
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by bigrich » 10 May 2020, 6:59 pm

what particular scope are you looking for taz ?
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by TassieTiger » 10 May 2020, 7:53 pm

Nothing now mate - I bought a nightforce and this one is just having a rest awaiting...well...mounting. :-)
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by bigrich » 10 May 2020, 8:17 pm

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

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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by ozzielee303 » 11 May 2020, 11:09 am

bigrich wrote: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

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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. :unknown:
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by bman940 » 13 May 2020, 4:03 am

Meopta Optika6 3-18x50 and never look back. Plenty of scope for your needs and amazing Euro quality.
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by ozzielee303 » 14 May 2020, 4:13 pm

bman940 wrote:Meopta Optika6 3-18x50 and never look back. Plenty of scope for your needs and amazing Euro quality.

It is on my list :thumbsup:
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by ozzielee303 » 14 Jun 2020, 2:27 pm

Well I got a Meopta Meopro 6-18x50,like it alot,just have to mount it and away we go.
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by solarpak » 14 Jun 2020, 4:45 pm

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.

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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by ozzielee303 » 14 Jun 2020, 8:25 pm

solarpak wrote: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.

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Aww,crap mate,I have my rail already and Vortex rings,sorry :D
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by bman940 » 15 Jun 2020, 12:07 am

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

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!
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by ozzielee303 » 15 Jun 2020, 11:18 am

bman940 wrote:
ozzielee303 wrote:Hi
First time poster here,so please be gentle with me :P

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.
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by bah! » 11 Mar 2021, 7:35 pm

ozzielee303 wrote: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.
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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.
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Re: Scope Ideas for Howa Mini action 223Rem

Post by LawrenceA » 12 Mar 2021, 9:19 pm

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.
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