Best scope for .243 Winchester?

getitdone1 · Post by **getitdone1** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:20 pm

What's some of your opinions about the ideal scope for a .243 Winchester gun?

I now have a Tasco World Class 6-24x on my gun. It has small dot reticule and focus adjustment on objective end--which is a pain. Every time you change the distance of target you need to adjust this. Expect that's why so many shooters call 9-10 power--without this bothersome focusing adjustment--enough power.

I've had more Leupolds than anything. I've always heard that the non-variable power gives more clarity than the zooms. I know a 10x Leupold with big objective lens would give a great sight picture but it limits you to longer shots--at least to a great degree.

Another thing I don't like about this Tasco is when you have it at 24x your eye distance and position from scope has to be just about perfect or you don't get a "full view." No doubt the more expensives zooms are better in this regard.

Expect a good to excellent 3-9x would be about my best bet. I do like a small dot reticule for long distance shooting. Maybe one of those "military type" scopes with the multiple dots for accurate hold over and range finding. Believe their rather pricey.

Don McCullough

nralover · Post by **nralover** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:38 pm

I have owned many scopes, but in terms of magnification for hunting purposes, a 4X has been plenty to 200 yards or so on deer size game...

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:43 pm

Hard to beat a 3-9x40 for that rifle.

edsguns · Post by **edsguns** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:08 pm

I've ownd many different types of scopes and consider Leupold to be my overall favorite type. That being said, I recently purchased a 3-9x40 Burris Fullfield II at a great price and am impressed with it's brightness and clarity. Mine happens to have a German type reticle which likely will not suit your needs. I have seen many places "Midway", Midsouth Shooters Supply" and "Graf and Sons" all have the same scope for a good price with a Ballistic plex (multi-dot format) reticle. I'd suggest checking them out as I got mine for $146. delivered and I feel this scope to be on a par with a VXII 3-9x40. I thinks it's a great buy today for a quality scope. Good Luck.

new pig hunter · Post by **new pig hunter** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 3:47 pm

I like Leupold for their warranty, and I'll agree with edsguns about the Burris 3-9x40 Fullfield II. I have two of 'em and like 'em very much .... great brightness and clarity, and the price is certainly right.

Cheers,

Carl

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 4:30 pm

Anything in a good quality ( I have Leupolds and Weavers ) from 4x - my first antelope, very small, was at 280 yds with a Weaver 4x (seemed plenty) - to a 2.5 to 8x would be my choice. I have 4x, 1.5-5x, 6x, 1.75-6x and 2.5-8x and all are good for a .243 IMO.

Triggernosis · Post by **Triggernosis** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:12 pm

getitdone,
I have a 3-9x40 on my .243 (bolt action).
BTW, which levergun do you have in .243?

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 5:21 pm

A 3-9x would be great in variable, but I like a fixed power, and the 6x seems just about perfection to me.

getitdone1 · Post by **getitdone1** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:36 pm

Triggernosis wrote:getitdone,
I have a 3-9x40 on my .243 (bolt action).
BTW, which levergun do you have in .243?

Triggernosis,

Some might call it a lever but most would call it a bolt handle. It's a lever too.

Browning A-Bolt

Swampman · Post by **Swampman** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:46 pm

IMO the Bushnell 3200 Elite 3-9X40 cannot be beat at any price except perhaps by a 4200 Elite.

Marlin .35 · Post by **Marlin .35** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 1:59 am

I think the 3X9 is the best type for you, but if you do more varmiting than deer hunting, I would then suggest a good 4X12!! Art

WinM71 · Post by **WinM71** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:38 am

I have used my .243 mostly for woodchucks, range can be from 100-350 yards or so. I use a Redfield 6x-18x with a dot reticle & wouldn't switch.

AndyM · Post by **AndyM** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:44 am

I agree with most everyone on this - Leupold and Burris both make a great product, with Leupold being slightly more popular. I have 4 Leupold VX-I in 2-7x - so that shows you what I think. I think - a sleeper budget scope is the Bushnell Trophy - which the 3x-9x can be had for around $100 - I own one and the optics, I feel, are very good for a $100 scope.

deerwhacker444 · Post by **deerwhacker444** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:48 am

+1 for the Burris Fullfield II 3x-9x.

I have one of these on my .243 as does my cousin. No complaints. Good warranty and priced right.

Triggernosis · Post by **Triggernosis** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:59 am

Some might call it a lever but most would call it a bolt handle. It's a lever too. Browning A-Bolt

I shoot one of those A-Bolts, too....in .270. It wears a Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 w/ Z-Plex reticle. Out to 300 yards the 9 power is fine for deer. If I were shooting varmints much past that, I'd probably go for more power though.

Whatcha plan on shooting with the .243?

Best scope for .243 Winchester?

Best scope for .243 Winchester?

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