ar question

amax · February 17th, 2006, 02:15 AM

fatherinlaw has an olympic arms flattop 223. Any advice on scopes for prarie doggin'

Bud White · February 17th, 2006, 07:47 AM

How much ya wanna spend?

ExSoldier · February 17th, 2006, 09:09 AM

Max effective range on the .223 is 460 meters or a little more than 500 yds. The drop of a std military round is about 18" at 300 meters. A whistle pig (praierie dog) is pretty small so there will be more of a challenge at closer ranges...say out to 250 meters. Most any variable scope will do the job. You don't need a sniper scope. You don't even need to spend the $$ on a top of the line model. I'd go with a Burris or TASCO or Bushnell 3x9. I'd recommend a fine cross hair reticle so as not to obscure the critter itself with the posts. Maybe a 4-plex reticle.

amax · March 3rd, 2006, 10:30 PM

thanks for the help guys

AutoFan · March 4th, 2006, 04:21 PM

I have a Nikon 3-9x40 on my AR, plenty of magnification, especially at 9 power.

February 17th, 2006, 02:15 AM	#1
amax Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 113	ar question fatherinlaw has an olympic arms flattop 223. Any advice on scopes for prarie doggin'

February 17th, 2006, 09:09 AM	#3
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,209	Max effective range on the .223 is 460 meters or a little more than 500 yds. The drop of a std military round is about 18" at 300 meters. A whistle pig (praierie dog) is pretty small so there will be more of a challenge at closer ranges...say out to 250 meters. Most any variable scope will do the job. You don't need a sniper scope. You don't even need to spend the $$ on a top of the line model. I'd go with a Burris or TASCO or Bushnell 3x9. I'd recommend a fine cross hair reticle so as not to obscure the critter itself with the posts. Maybe a 4-plex reticle. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

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February 17th, 2006, 07:47 AM	#2
Bud White VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 17,476	How much ya wanna spend?

March 3rd, 2006, 10:30 PM	#4
amax Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 113	thanks for the help guys

March 4th, 2006, 04:21 PM	#5
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 945	I have a Nikon 3-9x40 on my AR, plenty of magnification, especially at 9 power.