W.O.T Report post Posted August 27, 2012 I need a scope for a 243 that my 10 yr old will be using this year. We are thinking about a 4-14x40 or similar, the one we have now weighs a ton and is very bulky. anyone have suggestions for me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted August 30, 2012 I think a 3x9VX1 would be fine. Kids tend to have great eyesight and the FOV can be a bit wobbly at 14X. My son is rough on equipment so a high dollar scope that could sustain a lot of damage didn't look too appealing. I think that even a 2x7 with 4" of eye relief would be an option to consider. I have both and both have been on my sone 243 and his 30-06 under different circumstances depending on the terrain. The lower power scopes force you to get closer and improve stalking skills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaffer62 Report post Posted August 30, 2012 Look into the vortex viper 6.5-20x44 from cameralandny... Hard to beat the price for that scope. I have it on my .243 and its a deadly combo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted August 30, 2012 I agree with the lower power and more eye relief. My first rifle I had to have special rings that brought the scope back far enough to get a full and proper view. And unless your son is adept at long distance, a lower power is probably fine. It's always easy to upgrade if need be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
venadito Report post Posted August 31, 2012 I have a Vari-X II 3 x 9 with Adjustable Objective selling for $200 it's three years old it would be perfect for your Daughter's rifle. Getting rid of it funding another project...Make me an offer...Thanks for reading. Cell phone #520-850-0084 in Tucson. Scope was on my Ruger #1 that I just sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W.O.T Report post Posted August 31, 2012 I have a vortex 6.5-20x50 bdc I'd be willing to trade, I think I just prefer Leupold Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azgutpile Report post Posted August 31, 2012 I have A vx -iii that I might entertain selling. It's a 4.5-14x40 with the after market leupold m1 turrets. It has been used, so it does have some marks on it. If interested let me know we can work on a price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W.O.T Report post Posted September 1, 2012 Sure, pm me your #... Thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
