Scope options for 22-250

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Scope options for 22-250

Post by Paul » 08 Dec 2020, 9:16 pm

Admin - Not sure if this post belongs solely here, or in the Centrefire thread - let me know as I'm not sure about double posting as no doubt some folks only go to their favorite threads. I can delete one if required.

Some may have soon my posts on the 22-250 options. So I have a Tikka T3x Forest in 22-250 coming into the shop soon, so now my project is to check out scope options. Wanting to set up a quality rig that will be precise. Looking to shoot vermin - rabbits, fox, and[/u] permit roos. Maybe a goat or two.

My budget is prob up to $2,500 (though there are some options that sit around $1200-1300).

Some of my criteria are:

* enough magnification to shoot out to 300m (game and target)
* magnification to assist with my eyes getting older (20+ is fine)
* illuminated and simple (i.e not a ballistic type) reticle
* quality gear that will do the job through the whole range of powers.
* 30mm more light (??)
* turret style elevation and windage for easy dialing
* easy to adjust and 'feel' controls i.e. paralex, illum, magnification (not too stiff, not too loose)

Some options so far:

1. Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24 x 50 mm with Reticle 60 illuminated (basically a solid 3 post) [leading the pack at the mo]
2. Meopta Optika 6 4.5-27 x 50 4C illum reticle (looks good)
3. Meopta Optika 6 3-18 x 50 4C illum reticle
4. Vixen 5-20 x 50mm illum plex reticle
5. unfortunately I cat really afford my preferred Leica - like I have on the .308 :-( - But Amplus 6 2.5-15 x 56i??
6. Leupold options

Also looking to perhaps/ maybe/ possibly use a PARD NV 007 with this set up. Do-able??


Keen to hear your insights form experiences with any of the above, or simply opinions for the 250 outfit.

Thanks in advance,

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Re: Scope options for 22-250

Post by SCJ429 » 12 Dec 2020, 8:43 am

The Nightforce SHV is a feature packed scope, the most expensive is $1,600. Hard to find a better scope for the price.
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Re: Scope options for 22-250

Post by Shootermick » 12 Dec 2020, 10:43 am

I’ve got a Meopta meopro 6-18x50 on my Lithgow 223 and I find it a great scope, 25mm tube, clear, easy to adjust, turrets are capped though. I know the optika has superseded the meopro, I’m sure they’re just as good.
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Re: Scope options for 22-250

Post by JimTom » 12 Dec 2020, 11:58 am

Mate it’s hard to go past a Leupold given the lifetime warranty, nevertheless I run a few Meopta and I have absolutely no complaints about them either.
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Re: Scope options for 22-250

Post by Die Judicii » 12 Dec 2020, 1:20 pm

For myself, I would hang out and get an original Zeiss Duralyt or Zeiss Conquest, if you can find one.
I would avoid all the "newer" models and variations that they put out currently.
The Zeiss that I run all have the #60 reticle you mentioned.
99% of my scopes are either Zeiss or Leupold.

If your looking for a cheaper option (I have no personal experience) but have been told by quite a few
that "GPO" (German Precision Optics) are pretty reasonable.

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Re: Scope options for 22-250

Post by Die Judicii » 12 Dec 2020, 1:32 pm

I also just noticed your comment about the Pard 007

I have tried other NV stuff but was sorely disappointed. (I cannot make comment on the Pard 007 cos I've never tried one)

I use Pulsar FXQ 50 clip on thermal,, and it never ceases to amaze me with its performance.
Used mostly on the Zeiss scopes that are a "marriage made in heaven"

I do not get the same degree of performance or clarity through Leupold or Swarovsky.
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