Current 22-250 barrel and action is a GLOSS along with the VX II 4x12x40.

Sending it off for a new Shilen barrel and rebluing. It will come back a nice matt.

Being picky a gloss scope on a matt rifle doesn't float my boat. Was thinking about a Burris FF II 4.4x14x42.

Other thoughts. Don't think I need more that 14. Also don't need a super high $$ scope.

Has anyone tried the "Predator Quest 4.5-14x42mm Ballistic Plex E1 Reticle"

Look at the Leupold VX-3i in 4.5-14x40LR or AO with the Varmint reticle. It seems a little busy at first, but I have found it to be a very effective reticle if most of your shooting is not at running vermin. And the VX-3i is $100 cheeper than the VX-3.

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4.5-14x40LR or AO with the Varmint reticle

That appears to be same type reticle as the EI Burris

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Originally posted by Quintus:
Look at the Leupold VX-3i in 4.5-14x40LR or AO with the Varmint reticle. It seems a little busy at first, but I have found it to be a very effective reticle if most of your shooting is not at running vermin. And the VX-3i is $100 cheeper than the VX-3.

That is the combination my 22-250 wears and I couldn't be happier!

Why not get the same scope in a matt finish? Or am I missing something?

Buy the Leupold I use to be a big Burris fan until they screwed around on a warranty for 2 years.

The scope went back and forth 6 times before the finely gave me a new one.

I now buy Leopold's

Nikon Monarch 4X16X42 with Mil-Dot reticle is what my Savage 12fv wears and I love it.

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Why not get the same scope in a matt finish? Or am I missing something

Nope not missing anything.

I installed that scope on that rifle over 20 years ago. Still looks new and works fine. Since that time I've pretty much switched to Burris. Mainly good quality and a touch cheaper. My Ar 223s wear the Burris 4.5x14. At times the 14 comes in handy. Darn eyes are 65 yrs old now. So unless something sells me on newer and better I'll probably get the Burris 4.5x14.

As I started looking to make a purchase I saw the new reticles with windage built in etc.

So I probably didn't ask my question correctly.

If you have used the Leupold Varmint reticle or "Burris version what are your thoughts?

I have a Zeiss 2.5x10 with a built in range finder, absolutely fantastic on a 223 Blaser

If you are already happy with the scope you have, just have it hydro-diped any camouflage patern or color you desire.
Doug

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Originally posted by the jigger:
Nikon Monarch 4X16X42 with Mil-Dot reticle is what my Savage 12fv wears and I love it.

I like that scope too. I put mine on my Anschutz .17 HMR. Lights out for the ground squirrels!

I also have two Buckmaster 6-18X42 mil-dot scopes, one on my el cheapo Stevens 200 in .223, the other on the ugliest rifle ever made: my .225 post-64 Mod 70 Win.

Love them all. They've made me a very happy camper.

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If you have used the Leupold Varmint reticle or "Burris version what are your thoughts?

I have the leopuld varmint reticle I find these types to crowded I like a plain mil-dot or ballistic plex better.

I have two of the Leupold VX2 6-18 x40 AO scopes with the Long Range Duplex. I was extremely pleased with their performance in the squirrel fields last spring. I was blowing them up out to 350 yds with a Sako L461 .222. The 1" tube and relatively short length don't over power the petite rifle. My Palma stocked Savage 22-250 will be sporting a VX3 6.5-20x40 LR with Varmint Hunter reticle, short turrets and 30mm tube. I was using a VX3 8-25x50 VH on it but I don't like the big objective or tall turrets. The VH reticle has windage dots which help with hold off at longer ranges when the wind is blowing, which it usually is. The VH is a great reticle, I wish that I could have put it in the VX2s but the would only fit the LR duplex on that model. I also feel the big objective is overkill when you are shooting these thing in the middle of the day.

VX2 4-12 matt fine duplex on mine

Gloss or matt, wouldn't make any difference to me but to each his own, It does bring to mind that the only difference in men and boys is the cost of mens toys!! Don't get excited I'm as guilty as the next guy on that count..

..I like a 4x12x40 or 50,don't care..Many shots are close enough that the 4X comes in real handy..I mostly shoot coyotes and Rock Chucks, a few Jack Rabbits and have shot a few deer with the 22-250, Its a great caliber...

Thanks for everyone's input. First if the gloss scope was going to simply sit on the shelf it would have stayed on the 22-250.

I have to remove it to have the barrel replaced and reblued anyway. Either it or a new scope will need to be sighted back in. Comparing my 20+ yr. of VXII 4x12 to my 5 yr. old Burris FFII 4.5x14x42 to me it seems the Burris is clearer/brighter.

So I ordered a new Burris 4.5x14x42. Decided against the FI a friend simply said it was too much for him to worry about. He is more anal than I am. The VXII will simply bump a Simmons off a 243. So the 243 wins and my new 22-250 barrel will have no excuse because my old eyes will be able to see better. Sounds like a win/win.

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So I ordered a new Burris 4.5x14x42

A good choice my favorite p dog gun wears a 4 to 16 Burris.

A lot of dead Pdogs with that.

I used a 4-12 x on a 22-250 and found it a little lacking in power. Moved up to a 4-16x and found it to be perfect for the 22-250 trajectory.