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?
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?