It's been sitting in my safe and is screaming for some activity. I need to take it out but need some ideas on optics for a walk around varminter. What do you say guys? It' a 22-250.

Something in the "point and shoot" realm...like a fixed 6X.

I like that idea

That little rifle is begging for a 6x36 Leupold

drover

I have an older Swarovski 3-9x36 that might get a look.

What are your expected ranges. My Mannlicher stocked 270 wore a 1.5-4.5 straight tubed variable, it looked very nice on it and worked very well in northern MN and WI.

I've seen many Fullstocked rifles in Europe wearing scopes with up to 56mm objectives for late night hunting they do look large on them.

I wouldn't go with a fixed power scope on a predator hunting rifle ust for the fact that the FOV is so small on a fixed 6 compared to a 1.5-6(my favorite) or 2-7.

I wouldn't overlook a Leupold VX-3 1.5-5x20mm, my nephew uses one on his 243 for coyotes.

Leupold Compact 2-7, one of the smallest ocular housings on a scope so I can mount it low to clear the bolt handle.


Same rifle dressed for work and getting the ob done

A walk around varminter will most likely ride in my Polaris as I drive the ranch. Shots could be close or as far as I feel comfortable shooting. I have a few scopes that would work well. among them, are:

Bushnell 3200 1.5-6x36
Swarovski Habicht 3-9x36
SWFA 2.5-10x32
Leupold FX III 6x42

There are a few more possibilities but these are likely the top contenders.

The Leupy 6x42!

I would try the bushnell. 1.5 power while driving and would get you on target rather quick.

decisions, decisions....

I'll send you my address in Montana, try several options and then send my suggestions. 8X Leupold AO would be the first one in my safe to try.

Walking rifle implying fast shot screams for low power I have missed more game from too much magnifying than not enough. If it were mine I would go 1.5x5

Okay, Ingwe had a powerful sway on me and I mounted my Leupold FX-3 6X. What do you think? I like it, but have not taken it to the range.

IMO the 42mm objective overwhelms the look of the rifle, the 6x36 would be a better fit for looks. Having owned both the 42mm and 36mm if the 36 gives up anything to the 42 my eyes cannot see it.

drover

Good comment. Personally, I prefer a bit larger OB but I will look at a 1.5-6x36 and a 3-9x36 to see how well they balance.

Changed out the scope today, putting on a Bushnell Elite 4200 1.5-6x36. I think it balances much better. Thoughts?

I like the smaller bodied scopes on the full stocked rifles.
This is a 2X7 Leupold on my old Forester in .358 Win.
It just looks right....

If it was mine Cliff, I've got a Vortex 2 x 7 with a 35 mm objective...new in the box that I'd be mounting on it..

beautiful rifle.... I also have an old Leupold 2 x 7 Shotgun scope... that I'd consider using...

then I'll really be low class and mention the ONE old Tasco World Class in 2 x 7 I have... its sure got some clear glass on it...at least for my eye sight.

And then I saw this right after my post...

you did well, I could easily live with that combo also...

That's an excellent setup and a really nice scope.

Thanks John & K22. The 4200 line of scopes was far better than many gave them credit for. I have 2 left. the 1.5-6x36 pictured and a 2.5-10x40 that is waiting on just the right rifle.

Great looking rifle and scope combo. I think you’ll be pleased with the low end mag of 1.5 simply for increased F.O.V. I’ve almost missed a couple when using a setup that was 6x on the low end. When they are in close or running it’s much harder to pick them up or track them with 6x as opposed to the 1.5x. One of the best walk about predator scopes I’ve ever used is the Leupold VX3 1.5-5x20 with a German #4 reticle.

Again, very nice setup you have.

Thanks Adam.

Very nice and rare LH Sako congrats

Thank you Bella1. I was really surprised to see it sitting on a table at the Tulsa Gun Show a few years back.

Nice. Reminds me that I need to get my Sako 22-250 out. I’ve a 2.5-10 Nikon on mine.

I just put a Trijicon Accupoint 3-9 on my Kimber Montana 223 and man I am impressed! I got the green mil dot reticle and need to ring it out on my steel yet but I like it.

I've been hunting coyotes for over 30 years and have tried almost every combination of 20-22 cal. rifles and scopes. I see most people are over scoped as a low power setting is much more useful than high power. Most of my shots are under 150 yards and my scope usually stays on 3 power. Field of view is more important than magnification especially when you have a moving target coming towards you. Coyotes very rarely stand still and if they do it's not for long. Quick shots are more the norm where I hunt and trying to stay on a moving target under 100 yards with a 6 power scope isn't as easy as you may think. I run a 3-10 power scope that only gets used on 10x at the range.