Scope for .22-250

[mutt]

Hey guys.  Lookin for a bit of advice here.  I need to put a scope on my ruger M77 MKII .22-250 it has a bull barrel and laminated stock (totally factory),  i would like to put something like a 6-24 bushnell or something like that.  A buddy put a barska on his and its crap wont hold zero and clarity is poor.  Another factor is that im limited to 300-350 bucks.  It did have a leupold 6-18 VX II but i took it off and put it on my new .300 WSM.  (good excuse to buy a scope huh).  Anyway i would appreciate any input. 

Thanks
Scott

[littlebuf]

the new nikkon coyote is pretty sweet, good glass and in your price range. plus its camo, what else could you want. i'll be getting one myself pretty soon

[KimberRich]

6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope.  Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.

I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. 

[jackelope]

6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope.  Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.

I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. 

i would listen to Rich. you're apt to do a whole lot more long range shooting with .22 unless you like the long range big game hunting stuff.

[Gutpile]

I had a 6X24 for coyotes but didn't like it. I have since switched to 4.5X14 on my bolt gun and a 3X9 on the AR. It's a matter of taste, a lot of guys swear by the 6X24 and while they are fun I just think they're too powerful than what is needed for coyotes. IMO the 4.5X14 is perfect. If it were purely a target rifle or a prairie dogger then the higher power would be great but not for yotes.

[MtnMuley]

6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope.  Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.

I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. 

Exactly.

[dontgetcrabs]

6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope.  Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.

I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. 

Exactly.

I agree. 

[carpsniperg2]

the coyote is a nice scope but at 100 yards that yote is pretty small in that big circle i like to be more pin point if they had down sized that first circle a bit it would be great but i will stick with my duplex a bushnell banner 4-12 40mm will run you like 100 and i have one on all three of my ar-15 and my 22 lr with the 22-250 not much recoil it is a good scope for that gun never had one problem with any of mine save the big money for the gas to go blast some yotes

[demontang]

i like my 4.5-14. its good in cover and open spaces

[mutt]

Well i took out the .300 with the 6-18X40 out opening weekend and you guys are absolutely right.  It is too much scope for hunting even at 6 it was tough to put the crosshairs on something close.

So now I'm looking for the Leupold VXII 4-12 AO for the .300 and putting the 6-18 back on the .22-250 .  Any good suggestions on where to go for the best price on a non counterfeit leupy?

BTW thanks guys for the solid advice.

[KillerMiller]

6-18 on that 300 is a pretty powerful scope.  Better hope something doesn't run 30 yards from you! Will be pretty tough to find in the scope even if it's turned all the way down.

I would say throw the 6-18 back on the 22-250 and buy a Leupold VX-II 4-12 for the 300. 

[Erik]

check out www.bearbasin.com. I put a Nikon Monarch 3-12x42 on my .243 and am very happy with it. Their prices are as good as you'll find on a new piece of glass.