Reticle for 223

[mapsjanhere]

Signing tax papers yesterday our accountant surprised us with an additional credit I'd overlooked, adding substantially to the refund. By pure coincidence (I didn't have to go more than 3 miles out of my way, I swear) we happened by the Sportmen's warehouse, and I'm now the new owner of a Weatherby Vanguard sub-moa in 223. Now I naturally need a new scope too, and I'm looking for one with a "no touching the turrets for elevation" reticle like the Zeiss Z600 or similar. Does anyone have a good suggestion what to put on a target rifle like that (use up to 600 yard max)? Price should stay under $1000, so unfortunately no Nightforce.

 

[Scorch]

Well, the Zeiss you mentioned is a great scope. Why not get that one?
http://www.zeiss.com/c1256bcf0020be5f/Contents-Frame/c6b062a1c5089a5585257546006e354d
Or the Leupold VX3 might fit the bill nicely.
http://www.leupold.com/hunting-and-shooting/products/scopes/vx-3-riflescopes/vx-3-4-5-14x50mm/

I like a 3-9X for the 223, but higher magnification works too. I have a 3.5-14X on my 22-250, it is strictly a varminting setup. Either way, you can't go wrong.

 

[Palmetto-Pride]

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-45-30x50-Elite-6500-30mm-Rifle-Scope-P13141.aspx

I have a Zeiss 3-12x56 and it is a great scope, but I think my next scope is going to be this Bushnell Elite 6500 4.5-30x50 I have read the reviews on it from other sites and most people say it stays pretty clear all the way to 30x which is great for long range work.

 

[stubbicatt]

Liberty Optics I've had good luck here, and especially with the IOR line of scopes.

 

[mapsjanhere]

Thanks for all the links. Scorch, the reason I'm not yet fully convinced on the Zeiss is that they only offer the Rapid-Z Varmint with the big 6.5-20x50, that's a lot of scope for a .223. The Z 600 and 800 are for different ballistic curves. I was really hoping for someone with experience with e. g. the Leupold Varmint or B&C reticles, or any other ballistic reticle.
PS: Played with Zeiss's ballistic software a bit, the rapid z 800 at 14 power fits for the Rem UMC 55 gr. Guess I slap a normal scope on it and see how the rifle likes that round, the 1:12 twist is borderline at the weight from what I read.