I just took possession of a nice Browning 1885 Low Wall in .223 that I intend to use as a walkaround rifle, limiting my bullet weights to 55 grains and below.
This rifle may be used for prairie dogs but I don't want to outfit it for that use specifically.
What are the recommendations for scope power and selection? I want to stay less than $800.

I think a Zeiss conquest 3x-9x or 3.5x-10x, Leupold 3.5x-10x 40mm, Nikon Monarch 3.5x-10x, Burris FullField II 3x-9x Ballistic Peep Plex would look right and work well.

George

I was wondering if the 40-42mm objective bell might look a bit top heavy. I agree that there is little requirement for magnification over say, 10x. What are thoughts on something like the 2.5-8x36 vxii I?

The Leupold 2.5x-8x is a great scope and would be a fine choice, as well.

Here are Low Walls with scopes like the ones I mentioned:

To my eyes, the long barrel of the Low Wall compensates for the mid-sized scopes. the choice of course, is yours.

George

Thanks for the photos George. That helps.

You're welcome.

Good luck with your rifle and optics.

George

fixed 6x36mm or 40mm

or

http://hi-luxoptics.com/index....icle&id=37&Itemid=56

The Leupold Alaskan 6X with 7/8" steel tube scope would look pretty good on a Low Wall.

That's a good idea. A fixed 6X with a 38mm objective bell might be really well balanced.