I am in the market for some glass to sit on a 22-250 squirrel gun. It may double for coyote duty in a pinch, but I have a 243 which will be dedicated to that. I am looking to stay in the $300-$400 range. I am interested in the Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 mildot, Falcon Menace 4-14 FFP, SS10X, and Vortex Viper HS series. I like the MIL/MIL setups, but only Falcon can offer it in this price range. The glass needs to be good enough to see ground squirrels at 400+ yards, and the scope must be durable and repeatable because I like to dial. I would just go with the Falcon, but I have heard some not so favorable opinions of them latley.
Rifle Scopes Scope needed for popping ground squirrels
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Re: Scope needed for popping ground squirrels
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dk-1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am in the market for some glass to sit on a 22-250 squirrel gun. It may double for coyote duty in a pinch, but I have a 243 which will be dedicated to that. I am looking to stay in the $300-$400 range. I am interested in the Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 mildot, Falcon Menace 4-14 FFP, SS10X, and Vortex Viper HS series. I like the MIL/MIL setups, but only Falcon can offer it in this price range. The glass needs to be good enough to see ground squirrels at 400+ yards, and the scope must be durable and repeatable because I like to dial. I would just go with the Falcon, but I have heard some not so favorable opinions of them latley. </div></div>
If you like to dial you may want to check out the Weaver GST mil/mil from midaway for 300 bones. Got a squeak at 180 yards with my 22lr this spring using one.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dk-1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am in the market for some glass to sit on a 22-250 squirrel gun. It may double for coyote duty in a pinch, but I have a 243 which will be dedicated to that. I am looking to stay in the $300-$400 range. I am interested in the Nikon Buckmasters 4.5-14x40 mildot, Falcon Menace 4-14 FFP, SS10X, and Vortex Viper HS series. I like the MIL/MIL setups, but only Falcon can offer it in this price range. The glass needs to be good enough to see ground squirrels at 400+ yards, and the scope must be durable and repeatable because I like to dial. I would just go with the Falcon, but I have heard some not so favorable opinions of them latley. </div></div>
If you like to dial you may want to check out the Weaver GST mil/mil from midaway for 300 bones. Got a squeak at 180 yards with my 22lr this spring using one.
Re: Scope needed for popping ground squirrels
I'll throw another one in the mix for you there that I really like, the 4-16x42mm Nikon Monarch. 4-16x magnification is nice for varmints and I am really a fan of Nikon glass. If you go with a BDC reticle you can match your load with their Spot On software and get a full ballistic table printout and even all your holdover points. I like the SP as well, you can keep your eye behind the glass and adjust it without losing your sight picture when changing distances.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-monarch-4-16x42sf-riflescopes.html
Trevor B.
I'll throw another one in the mix for you there that I really like, the 4-16x42mm Nikon Monarch. 4-16x magnification is nice for varmints and I am really a fan of Nikon glass. If you go with a BDC reticle you can match your load with their Spot On software and get a full ballistic table printout and even all your holdover points. I like the SP as well, you can keep your eye behind the glass and adjust it without losing your sight picture when changing distances.
http://www.opticsplanet.net/nikon-monarch-4-16x42sf-riflescopes.html
Trevor B.
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