scope suggestion for savage 10 FP .223cal

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Rifle will be used for benchrest shooting, possibly varmiting, and just general target shooting etc. Range will be under 200yds most of time. I have narrowed my scopes to
Leupold vari-x III tact 4.5-14x40mm or
Leupold vari-x III 6.5-20x40mm
Can anyone give me little info. on the tactical model e.g. functions,
advantages, disadvantages, etc.
Any info/comments would be helpful and appreciated.
 
Leupold's are a solid scope...

You can't go wrong with a Leupold Scope. I have a Var X III 6.5-20 on my .22-250 and it is an incredible piece of glass. I can see .22 cal holes at 300 yards (depending on weather conditions) and the light transmission is excellent. On a .223, shot under 200 yards, the 14 power is plenty (if not a lot more than u need) if u want to shoot out to 300-400 yards than I would get a 20 power...
 
If you are keeping range under 200, you could go with a lower power scope. I have a 15x fixed on my H&R Ultra Rifle (my varminter) and it is ok out to 400, and would probably work for 500+. More power would be nice for those ranges, at 200 20x would decrease your field of view to much in many cases and amplify mirage. I think they make a 3.5-10x that would be nice for your uses.
 
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