Scope for CZ 527 Varmint .223

[AZ Heat]

I'm picking up a CZ 527 Varmint .223 and am trying to figure out which scope would be best. I'm torn between Leupold 3-9x40 and Leupold 4-12x40.

Which one of these would be best for this rifle and caliber? Are there disadvantages to getting the 4-12x40?

I am also considering the Sightron SII 3-9.42. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[scubie02]

I've got the 3-9 Leupold on my 223 527--seems fine to me.

My 527 shot three groups in a row in the 1/2" range (two under, one at .516) my first time out with it with the cheap wwb bulk ammo--that's good enough for me

 

[dmftoy1]

I'd go with the 4x14 because I find myself wishing for more magnification than my 3-9 on my AR.

Just my .02

Regards,
Dave

 

[absolute0]

I just picked up a CZ 527 in .223 a couple months back and had the same question to ponder.

I settled on the Bushnell 3200 in 5x15 which seemed to be a nice package for the $$$. I've been very happy with it so far

 

[Cueball]

I just got a .223 a couple weeks ago and I got a CZ 452 a couple months ago. Both rifles have 4-12X40 AO scopes on them and I'm very satisfied. One is a Bushnell Trophy series and the other is a Simmons.

 

[theCZ]

Excellent choice for a rifle. Mine started out with a VXII 3-9 and I upgraded to a Nikon buckmaster 4.5-14 mildox target. The Nikon was only 270 and works very nice for what I use it for. I've found that anything over 6x is too much for groundsquirrels under 200 yards if I want to see the impact. The buckmaster is probably about the same quality as a VX1 or 2, and the Monarch gold (that I have on my .270) is very impressive, but a lot more expensive than a buckmaster.

 

[TC66]

Nikon Buckmaster 6-18 x 40 side focus with the target dot reticle is what I put on mine and it is incredible. 1/8 in clicks, super clear glass and a really good warranty.

 

[Mike Hull]

If you have the 527 with the 1:9 twist rate, that will allow you to shoot heavier bullets, like 69-77 grainers to longer range, you might want a higher magnification than 3-9X.

On my .223's, I have a couple of Sightron SII4-16x42MD's and couldn't be happier.
http://www.sightron.com/index.php?action=view_category&cat_id=1047415659

 

[Essex County]

I bought my 527 to use as a calling gun ( I call very poorly, BTW ) I went with a staight 4X because it was about optimum for MY needs and I didn't want to upset the balance with a large variable. The rifle is a tackdriver with handloads. You have made a great choice!......Good Shooting....Essex

 

[P0832177]

My choices would be:
Weaver V16 has semi target knobs good serviceable scope
Sightron SII 4.16x42 moving up
Loopy 4.5-14 with target knobs about as good as it gets

 

[AZ Heat]

Another question...

How are the Leupold Rifleman series from Walmart? Are they junk or are they "good enough" for varmints and target shooting?

Should I save up and get the VX-II series or maybe the VX-III? For this particular rifle, does it really make a big difference?