which scope for a 223

[jsb57]

I just got a new stevens 200 in .223 this is going to be my coyote gun i live in iowa so most shots will be with in a 150 yards with some a little farther should i go with just a 3x9 or like a 4x16 what do you guys think

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[trailer]

I have a 222 and have a 3-10 scope mounted on it. Although I haven"™t shot this rifle yet, for some reason I don"™t think this is adequate for varmint so I"™m looking 4.5-14 scope instead. Just something to think about. Good luck in your choice...

[crimedog]

Tasco 6-24X42 for $75.00. Make sure you get a good rest and practice shots with that rest.

[Red Lion]

jsb57, a 3x9 would probably do you fine if you are anticipating most shots 150 yards or so, with an occasional longer shot. A 4x12 would be better if you end up getting longer shots more consistently.

[BareBack Jack]

My .223 wears a 6x18 40mm,it did have a 2.5-10 weaver.Shots out to 150-200 yds you realy don't need much more than a 3-9 or 2.5-10.
Good luck
BBJ

[Ridge Runner]

ok for mostly 150 and under, with one longer occasionally, you could go 3x9, 3.5x10, or a 4.5x14, wouldn't go any higher on the low end for the shooting you describe, I currantly have 5 223's, they are scoped with anything from 2.5x8 on up to a 6x18 loopy on my 24" 1/8 AR, which I use for shots out to 600 yds. my woods rifles have a 3 or 4 power low end variable.
RR

[doubleA]

I am with the crowd that agrees that with 150 yard ranges you dont need that much scope, especially with coyote size targets. I just recently put together a Remington LVSF in 223 Rem with a Leupold fixed 12X AO. This is a sweet combination and use it mostly as a truck gun. There are lots of scopes out there that will work for you in your situation. I wanted something simple and like you the shots are under 200 yards so I picked the straight 12X.

Rem 40X /Leupold 8.5x25 compared with the small package LVSF/Leupold 12X