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Rifle Scopes Best choice for optic too many options help

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Nov 25, 2007
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For a 18” 223 ar build for targets and coyotes Looking for 18x-20x or higher. Would love 3x-4x on the bottom. Don’t want a Hubble size optic. Wanting 44mm-50mm with a budget of around 1k

I have looked at the Leupold 3-18x44 and the Zeiss v6 line. But don’t have any experience with those.

Need input with best options
 
You could pick up a Burris XTRii 4-20 or a viper PST gen 2 in that price range. For a little more money a Tract Toric 4-20 is an awesome optic. I also saw Cameraland was running specials on a bunch of Steiner scopes. With the demo discount that could potentially put some of those in your price range that would otherwise be out of your budget. I would give Doug a call and see what he has available in your budget. You might be surprised at what you can get.
 
Another option is the Vortex PST G2. I'm not sure 100% on their price and features but they seem to be pretty good optically for the cost (just from being behind them briefly at matches)
 
Have you considered George's special by Bushnell LHRS 4.5-18 X 44 at $750?
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I bought one this morning around 6:15 CST. There was a limited supply and I don't see it on the website now as I was going to share the link.