What optics do you use on your varmint rifles?

[rtrageser]

My 22-250 has a Nikon monarch 6.5-20X44 with the target dot reticle. I like it very much. Never really been a Leupold fan, i think they are overpriced for the quality that you get. My nikon is just as clear , if not clearer, than the leupold I measured it against(vari x III). It was about half the price. If I was going to shell out the money for a Leupold, i would rather spend a hair more and buy a Zeiss or a Kahles

[ziggy222]

the bushnell elite 3200 is a sniper grade scope for $300 comes with a shade tube extension.i have one and its great.i know midwayusa.com sells them.i used a browning varminter in 22-250 with that scope and harris bipods,50 grain nosler ballistic tip reloaded with imr 4064.i could hit a soda can at 280 yards dead center all day never missing by aiming an inch over top.measured with a bushnell yardage pro compact 600 range finder.don't go just by how wide the scope is cause although it helps,its no garantee it will have a wider feild of view then a 40mm.you need to check the specs.also check out swfe super sniper scope for around the same price.

[rtrageser]

Objective opening only helps in light transmission, specifically low light conditions. The bigger objectives do make a difference, but like Ziggy said, not in field of view. I personally like nothing smaller than a 44mm objective, but 50 is better for me.