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Other Hunting => Coyote, Small Game, Varmints => Topic started by: Oldguy on August 27, 2020, 08:20:18 PM

Title: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: Oldguy on August 27, 2020, 08:20:18 PM: Just purchased an AR-15 and would like some input on what scope to mount on it. Not really desiring a red-dot and probably would lean toward a duplex type reticle, but I'm interested in what you who are already hunting coyotes have to offer in advice. Ammo would be .223/5.56.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: rtspring on August 27, 2020, 08:25:48 PM: Quote from: Oldguy on August 27, 2020, 08:20:18 PM
Just purchased an AR-15 and would like some input on what scope to mount on it. Not really desiring a red-dot and probably would lean toward a duplex type reticle, but I'm interested in what you who are already hunting coyotes have to offer in advice. Ammo would be .223/5.56.

I have a Vortex 3 power BDL scope on mine. Great scope! Worked awesome all last week, can be turned to red, black or green.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: jdb on August 28, 2020, 06:12:36 AM: A lot depends on where your at and how you hunt them. For called coyotes a 2x7 works fine.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: Oldguy on August 28, 2020, 06:55:18 AM: Plan on using electronic call.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: BKMFR on August 28, 2020, 07:23:23 AM: On my AR I use a 2.5x 8 Leupold. Good for calling, plus good field of few for making adjustments on running shots.... fairly small-not bulky.....
BKMFR
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: Cougartail on August 28, 2020, 07:35:37 AM: Primary Arms 1x6 with predator lighted reticle.($289.00)

Nikon P-223 1x4 or 3x9 BDC Reticle (non-lighted) . Around $200.

All are amazing scopes for the money. With a little time behind them I will never go back to a duplex reticle ever!
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: snowshoes22 on August 28, 2020, 07:52:53 AM: I second the Primary Arms 1-6x predator reticle. Awesome scope for the money.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: cantstump on September 15, 2020, 09:19:13 AM: I have a similar setup on my AR... Holo sight with a vortex flip over 3x. Holo is nice for on the move shots but the flip over zoom comes in handy for longer shots.

Quote from: rtspring on August 27, 2020, 08:25:48 PM
Quote from: Oldguy on August 27, 2020, 08:20:18 PM
Just purchased an AR-15 and would like some input on what scope to mount on it. Not really desiring a red-dot and probably would lean toward a duplex type reticle, but I'm interested in what you who are already hunting coyotes have to offer in advice. Ammo would be .223/5.56.

I have a Vortex 3 power BDL scope on mine. Great scope! Worked awesome all last week, can be turned to red, black or green.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: ELKBURGER on September 15, 2020, 01:22:12 PM: I just put a Nikon M-223 with BDC on my AR. First shot on a coyote was money at 305 yards. Zeroed at 150, next circle down is money at 300. A 3 legged yote too!!
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: Katmai Guy on September 15, 2020, 01:26:19 PM: :yeah: have the same setup on my savage predator mod 10 and my AR. Love them.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: konradcountry on September 15, 2020, 02:16:09 PM: I would get an illuminated scope if you plan on getting into it.

It really helps in low light conditions.
Title: Re: scope for coyote hunting
Post by: buckfvr on September 15, 2020, 03:02:10 PM: There you have it, pretty much every/anything works.