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#1 ·
so here I sit, rattling my brain trying to decide on a scope for the 6.8spc AR I'm building. I see all kinds of scopes with reticles for .223 and a few for 7.62. This thing will be spending 90% of its time either sighting in for hunting or actually hunting deer. Most hunting is between 100-300 yards on rolling plains.

I know, spend as much as possible. Some people say I should get a $600 scope or more. That's simply not gonna happen. Maybe some time down the road, but not now. My budget allows a max of $300.

The main question right now has to do with the design of said scope. Can a guy take one with turrets made for .223 and ignore the presets? My other AR has a BSA sweet 223 with caps incremented for either 55 or 62 grain bullets. Can I zero it in for say, 100 yards and just use hold overs while not bothering with cap turning at specific distances? Does that make sense?
 
#2 ·
I have the Nikon 223 600BDC Only cost about $200.00
I can go to SPOT ON with my nikon. Go to ballistic calc , dial in bullet info. Hit enter. It will give you new distances for your BDC 's on it . It will let you print out a post card to put on your stock too..
I think(?) Bushnell has a ball. calc for their 223 scopes to for the BDC on their scopes too
 
#3 ·
You can zero any scope at say 200 yds and then just use Kentucky windage from there to make your shot. If you sight in at 200 yds with a 110 gr bullet, it's 2,5 inches high at 100 yds and drops around 10.5 inches at 300 yds.
 
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I own Vortex scopes in all price ranges and have had zero complaints. Etched reticle is a strong selling point for me. It sounds like you'd be interested in their Diamondback or Crossfire lines, I'd avoid their adjustable objective scopes (just my tastes). The BDC reticle should get you out to 400 YDS once zeroed at a 100 without ever messing with turrets. BTW Midway has free shipping this weekend.
Here is one of their lower price range scopes, read the reviews: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/24...e-scope-4-12x-44mm-matte?cm_vc=ProductFinding
Here's the whole lineup
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortb...onids=4294845915&newcategorydimensionid=11500
 
#8 ·
I own Vortex scopes in all price ranges and have had zero complaints. Etched reticle is a strong selling point for me. It sounds like you'd be interested in their Diamondback or Crossfire lines, I'd avoid their adjustable objective scopes (just my tastes). The BDC reticle should get you out to 400 YDS once zeroed at a 100 without ever messing with turrets. BTW Midway has free shipping this weekend.
Here is one of their lower price range scopes, read the reviews: http://www.midwayusa.com/product/24...e-scope-4-12x-44mm-matte?cm_vc=ProductFinding
Here's the whole lineup
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=24&dimensionids=4294845915&newcategorydimensionid=11500
Mind doing an IM about a different Vortex scope for a different use (didn't want to hijack thread)? If so send me the message as I can do a reply. I've never started one and not sure how! Thanks and no worry if you prefer not.
 
#6 ·
I don't see why not, set for zero at 200 yds and work out the hold over/under for 100 & 300.
As far as a scope in the below 300 range you have a lot of options, I would look at Redfield and Nikon and go from there. Run to a "black friday" sale or shop on line. There are a lot of options available now that are great, they cost more so decide what you want.
I am just happy when I can see the target, lighted crosshairs and mildot ect.... can give my old eyes and slow wits too much distraction for a quick hunting shot.
 
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