Author: Canuck Bob
Subject: Greenhorn and a new CZ 527 bolt .223 scope?
Posted: February/05/2014 at 19:39
Thank you all. I stumbled on a very clean Leupold M8 4X28 scope. An earlier Compact rimfire model I think. It seems they were the same platform as the M8 4X32. The current FXseries has the little ultralight 4X28 as a FX-1 (VX-1 spec) and the standard 4X32 is an FX-2 (Vx-2 spec) and pricier. I'm looking for the Warne medium rings now. Being new to scopes I figured to play with this scope and rifle then maybe move it to a rimfire later.
Subject: Greenhorn and a new CZ 527 bolt .223 scope?
Posted: February/05/2014 at 19:39
Thank you all. I stumbled on a very clean Leupold M8 4X28 scope. An earlier Compact rimfire model I think. It seems they were the same platform as the M8 4X32. The current FXseries has the little ultralight 4X28 as a FX-1 (VX-1 spec) and the standard 4X32 is an FX-2 (Vx-2 spec) and pricier. I'm looking for the Warne medium rings now. Being new to scopes I figured to play with this scope and rifle then maybe move it to a rimfire later.
I've done a lot of research and find most advice very sound above. I think I need to consider my mission for this rifle before dropping money on a higher end scope. I don't picture a bunch of group precision shooting or long range gophers.
The Accupoint 1-4X or a Variable 1-6X that does allow true 1X would be my first choice in a variable. I want to try one and use it like an optical peep sight. The reflex sights hold no interest or anything battery powered. For that kind of money a 1-6X24 can be had and that would take care of the occasional need for 6X. It seems a little foolish to buy a scope that is worth more than the rifle but many guys buy the high end stuff in Alberta it turns out. The Leupold VX-6 1-6X24 specs out nice but the price is staggering. Of course the Accupoint is in the same league. The sweet Euro glass does seem noticeably heavier than the above options. In the real world it will be a long time for me to afford such options.
The Warne rings are just .030 taller than the Milletts and it hardly matters. The CZ rings are just too tall, kinda looks goofy. My bolt handle is the new style and there is tons of room with the scopes above for clearance.
