I'm getting a new 223 rifle and im having trouble deciding between two scope options.
The two im looking at are a steiner GS3 2-10x42 with a 4A or S1 reticle, and a Zeiss conquest V4 3-12x44 illuminated reticle 91 (a christmas tree type reticle).
I feel a 2-10 would be plenty for a knockaround 223 for hunting pests, but maybe the extra zoom and illumination would be nice for quality of life. Quality wise they both seem to stack up similarly.