Best Optics for .243 in Northwoods for Deer

[Bcwitt]

If you cannot hit an 8" circle @ 50 w opens on a moving target, a scope will fare no better.ļ

 

[Captains1911]

If you cannot hit an 8" circle @ 50 w opens on a moving target, a scope will fare no better.ļ

I don't take shots on moving game. However, I'm not confident that I could hit a 6" target at 50 yards with open sights anymore with my eyes, however even with a 2x scope I can all day long.

 

[Mercy Me]

I've never been impressed with nikon glass personally...

I have 4 4.5x14x40 vx3's with varmint reticule. I prefer it over the Boone and Crockett because it has finer crosshairs for target work. They are very good scopes, and with either reticule, will serve your purposes well

I agree with bill on this one.. The varmint reticle will be better for your intended use.. I have scopes with both reticles..

 

[Chuck R.]

If you cannot hit an 8" circle @ 50 w opens on a moving target, a scope will fare no better.ļ

 

[Bcwitt]

Did I do a Faux pas?

 

[Wolfshead]

Did I do a Faux pas?

You’re just speaking in absolutes when it is a personal preference or ability.

 

[CraigC]

A 1x is pretty fast. A red dot is faster. Express sights would probably be in between. Probably whatever you use the most will be the fastest. Which is a concept that applies to a great many things.

 

[tdbmd]

Hey guys I need some help. I'm looking for a good scope for my .243, mainly for deer hunting. I hunt mostly in thicker forest but there are areas where a 100 yard shot is doable. I don't want to spend too much, so I'm looking for a decent scope that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I've been checking out some scopes from Riton. I've got a few of their lower line scopes and I'm impressed but I want to know if anyone has any of their 3 or 5 line hunting scopes. I'm open to suggestions on other brands too, just looking for something I'll be happy with long term too. Thanks

My all time favorite hunting scope is the Leupold VX-3 in 2.5x8.

 

[6.8 hunter]

Deep Woods - LOW power best ... don't exceed 2X IMHO, 3X too much ...

Illumination - Forgot to add that one rifle has a 2-7X illuminated Leupold 'FireDot', like this. The FireDot feature is cool, as it goes to sleep if/when you don't move the rifle, but as soon as you move it ... it turns back on ... pretty darn neato!
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Another has a Trijicon AccuPoint 1-4X with triangle like this, in BRIGHT red!
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**** thats my back yard!