Which scope for 243 AI?

[CamoManJ]

I have a Winchester model 70 CRF, of course, in 243 AI that I am in the process of setting up.
My dilemma is that I have 2 NIB scopes. A Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44 FireDot & a NightForce NXS 5-22x50 Moar-T.
I plan to use this rifle for med to long range culling, steel plinking & small game hunting using 80gr to 95gr pills out to 500-800+ yards for plinking and hunting much less.
I’d rather sell one of the 2 scopes…any opinions are appreciated.

What would you do and why.

 

[Russ16]

I’d always go with the Leupold. Not much of a fan of nightforce.

 

[AZDAVE]

I would use the leupold, x18 is more than enough to get out to 800 on coyotes and other small game plus id weights less than the NF. I like NF but would use it on a dedicated long range rig.

 

[CamoManJ]

Decided to run the the trusty Leupold VX6-HD 3-18x44 FireDot with Seekins rings & Murphy Precision rail.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I have a Winchester model 70 CRF, of course, in 243 AI that I am in the process of setting up.
My dilemma is that I have 2 NIB scopes. A Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44 FireDot & a NightForce NXS 5-22x50 Moar-T.
I plan to use this rifle for med to long range culling, steel plinking & small game hunting using 80gr to 95gr pills out to 500-800+ yards for plinking and hunting much less.
I’d rather sell one of the 2 scopes…any opinions are appreciated.

What would you do and why.

@CamoManJ
I wouldn't be using a .243 anything on medium - long range culling even with 95 grainers especially after 500 yards. To me there just ain't enough oomph left in the projectile. Even with a sub half inch rifle that just ain't the right cartridge to me personally.
Others can disagree and a lot are better shots than I will ever be but anything 6mm just don't cut the mustard in my book.
Best of luck with what ever you choose to scope it with.
Bob

 

[roklok]

@CamoManJ
I wouldn't be using a .243 anything on medium - long range culling even with 95 grainers especially after 500 yards. To me there just ain't enough oomph left in the projectile. Even with a sub half inch rifle that just ain't the right cartridge to me personally.
Others can disagree and a lot are better shots than I will ever be but anything 6mm just don't cut the mustard in my book.
Best of luck with what ever you choose to scope it with.
Bob

Just for you Bob !