Looking for a scope in the 3-9x40 range for a plain .223 sporter. It must have a BDC reticle. What do you recommend under $400?

Easy...Burris FFII with Ballistic Plex

Burris Fullfield II w/ballistic plex is about the most bang for your bucks.
Not much for dialing, etc., but if it's just a set & forget situation they are suprisingly good.

Can usually find them for around $200 or so ; somtimes less.

Good luck,
-Ted

I agree with Pale on this one. Look on Ebay.

+one on ebay!

Ed

Put a SS 2.5-10 with ranging reticle on my 223. Out the door with shipping was 300.00 IIRC. I'm happy with it.

SPORT OPTICS has Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 Ballistic Plex for $135.15. If you prefer to buy from Doug at CameraLand he would probably match the price.

Dang. That’s a deal. Need to order one for my RAR in .223.

Rgr that’s a good looking rifle. What is it?

My superlite .223 has worn a 8x32x56 sightron SIII most of it's life. but I use it for shooting factory class club matches.

Its really hard to go wrong with the FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle. You could also go with a Burris MSR in 3-9x40 or 4.5-14x42. That is what I run on my 223 bolt gun:





The nice thing about the MSR is you can order a custom dial for the load your are shooting. It also has the ballistic plex reticle, but more calibrated for the 223 cartridge.

Ruger MK II SS in a Ruger UL stock.

Super good looking combo.

Handsome rig. The front sight adds a bit of character. I picked up a nice walnut stock here for my Hawkeye All Weather, and the matte gray goes well with the walnut on that one too.

Mine wears a Hawke Endurance LER I got when Doug was clearing them out. According to their app, zeroed at 100 yards, 40gr Fiocchi VMaxes should fall almost right on top of the extra aiming points on the reticle at 200 and 300. Gonna find out soon now that I have access to those yardages again. If I had to replace the scope, I might go with a FF E1 4.5-14 with the side focus. Like those pretty well, except would prefer the old reticle.

Is the front sight functional or purely cosmetic?

How is the light gathering/transmission of the 32mm objective?

I’d take the Weaver Grand Slam Tactical 3-10x40 in the classifieds for $220...

These are on sale at Graf’s for $99

https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/25834

I like the Bushnell AR Optics 4.5-18. I've got them on several rimfires and find them to track well and you can choose the Dropzone reticle since you want a BDC reticle...

Nikon m tactical 3-12 x42 from Eurooptoics.
Their M rad is still affordable and the reticle could be used as BDC
Read the reviews for your self
https://www.eurooptic.com/Nikon-M-TACTICAL-Riflescope-3-12X42SF-Matte-MK1-MRAD-16520.aspx

I can answer the question about the front sight being functional on rgrx1276's rifle. The front sight is very functional when you detach the scope and attach a NECG receiver sight. rgrx1276, I hope it shoots as well for you as it did for me. RJ

I have NECG auxiliary peep sight for Ruger and Weaver bases, but have never used them.

260, I prefer X/S ghost ring receiver sights, but for the Rugers, there's not too many sights that just attach with a thumb nut like the NECG's. I have modified X/S Weavers to use on Rugers and both to use a thumb nut. To the OP, I apologize for getting off topic.

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Weaver

Meopta

I've had a Nikon Pro Staff 3-9X40 for years. It's very clear and has withstood a lot of slapping around on an FN FAL.

They've been discontinued but you can still find them in stock here and there.

This place is blowing them out for $100.

https://www.fieldandstreamshop.com/...7nknunkn39x40bdcopt/17nknunkn39x40bdcopt

I'd probably go with SWFA SS Ultralite 2.5-20x32 with BDC reticle. It is perfect for the application.

ILya

Cool rifle.

Another vote for the Pro-Staff with BDC if you can get one.

SWFA Ultralight

Those CZ's are the coolest of cool. My only wish is they had an internal mag and chambered for 6 PPC.

4.5x14 Leupold!

Last version of 3-9EFR looks good.
New Freedom is ugly