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Putting a new barrel on my 22-250. Will be matt in the future. The current Gloss VXII 4x12 won't look right. wink

Anyone tried the Burris Predator Fullfield 4.5-14x42mm Ballistic Plex E1 Reticle

Other suggestions?


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Do you want to stay in the approx same power range?

A couple that come to mind depending on budget:
(all used prices)
$175
Bushnell Elite 10x

$260
SWFA SS 12x or 16x milquad

$450
Leupold vari-x III 6.5-20

$650
Sightron SIII 6-24

$1200
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Really need a variable. At times I use this rifle for night shooting with a spot light. Lower power makes it easier to quickly pick up the eye reflection.

Can't remember using a 20x I do like my 4.5x14 Fullfield II.


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Ramrod340: "Looks" aren't everything, they say.
I have several Varmint guns that do not "match up" finish wise with the scope/barrel/action.
The Varmints probably won't know/care.
I say keep that fine Leupold 4x12.
If you really MUST have a matte finish scope to match your barrel then I recommend trading the Leupold 4x12 in for a matte finished Leupold 4.5x14 with adjustable objective.
These ARE superb scopes.
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Be hard to give up on your current scope if it is clear, tracks true and holds zero. New one may not do one or all of these things.


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Thanks for everyone's input. First if the gloss scope was going to simply sit on the shelf it would have stayed on the 22-250.

I have to remove it to have the barrel replaced and reblued anyway. Either it or a new scope will need to be sighted back in. Comparing my 20+ yr. of VXII 4x12 to my 5 yr. old Burris FFII 4.5x14x42 to me it seems the Burris is clearer/brighter.

So I ordered a new Burris 4.5x14. The VXII will simply bump a Simmons off a 243. So the 243 wins and my new 22-250 barrel will have no excuse because my old eyes will be able to see better. Sounds like a win/win


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