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Help me pick out a scope for .308
Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:47 pm
Getting a ruger American .308 from a buddy. He’s keeping the scope. I’d like to stay under $500. Longest shot at my place would be 200 yards but sometimes get invited to a buddy’s place with 300+ yard shots.
Vortex seems to have pretty good prices but I’m open to anything. I’m pretty ignorant when it comes to scopes.
Vortex seems to have pretty good prices but I’m open to anything. I’m pretty ignorant when it comes to scopes.
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Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:50 pm to CrawfishElvis
For your price range, check out Sig scopes. I've got two and love them
Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:51 pm to CrawfishElvis
Leupold vx3 for that price range or trijicon Huron .
Posted on 8/21/25 at 7:54 pm to Ol boy
I have a Vortex eagle on my .308. Love it. Easy to acquire target and easy to set up.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:01 pm to Ol boy
...... I don't think you're getting either one of those for under $500. I'm not a vortex fan but their marketing team is damn good. Arken,maven, maybe a Leupold vxfreedom would end up in that range
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:15 pm to CrawfishElvis
Swfa ss gen 2 6x42.
Way under your budget and the best general purpose budget hunting scope made
Way under your budget and the best general purpose budget hunting scope made
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:19 pm to CrawfishElvis
There you go.
I’m not sure what maven has for scopes but I’ve heard good things on their binos. If I’m looking for a good scope and not breaking the bank I look at Leopold: Meopta. Some of the Zeiss Z3 stuff used to be decent and more affordable but I’m not sure any of it is around $500 or ever was outside of the terra line.
This post was edited on 8/21/25 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:20 pm to iron banks
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I have a Vortex eagle on my .308. Love it. Easy to acquire target and easy to set up.
I wouldn’t touch a vortex product outside of their razor line if you gave it to me.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:31 pm to CrawfishElvis
For the money a Burris Fullfield II. Good glass and an outstanding warranty also well below $500.
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:39 pm to CrawfishElvis
Check out Burris. Imo they make some of the best scopes under 500
Posted on 8/21/25 at 8:42 pm to CrawfishElvis
How about Meopta? Can find the thread on here from a few weeks ago. I have one on my Winchester. They are fantastic for the money.
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Optika 5
Posted on 8/21/25 at 9:53 pm to LEASTBAY
Put some bucks into the lens diameter . 50 mm minimum. Gather as much light as possible
Posted on 8/21/25 at 11:04 pm to Ol boy
I have that gun in 30 06. Until I got old and shite never missed, I have the Leopold Var III. That said all my binoculars etc are Vortex
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:06 am to CrawfishElvis
I’d go with the Leupold.
I put one on the wife’s .308 and it’s been a very good scope.
My.308 has a Vortex and the dials are mushy. It’s okay but I wouldn’t buy another one.
I put one on the wife’s .308 and it’s been a very good scope.
My.308 has a Vortex and the dials are mushy. It’s okay but I wouldn’t buy another one.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:14 am to CrawfishElvis
I just put a Trijicon accupoint on a 308. I like it so far. I’m still torn on the illumination. I have only shot it mid day. I will know more when I actually hunt with it. The accupoint is a little out of your range. I would not hesitate to go with the Huron. I believe it’s the same scope minus illumination.
This post was edited on 8/22/25 at 6:23 am
Posted on 8/22/25 at 6:51 am to CrawfishElvis
Since we’re not chasing sheep in British Columbia, I recommend the Burris Fullfield E1 3x9x40mm.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 7:50 am to CrawfishElvis
Seriously. Don't scrimp on optics. You'll regret it.
Go with a Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope with Boone and Crockett reticule. It has the hold over points for longer distances. It's $693 on Amazon. So spend the extra $200 and enjoy the 14.5 - 14 magnification and lifetime quality of the Leupold.
Go with a Leupold VX-3HD 4.5-14x40mm Riflescope with Boone and Crockett reticule. It has the hold over points for longer distances. It's $693 on Amazon. So spend the extra $200 and enjoy the 14.5 - 14 magnification and lifetime quality of the Leupold.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:13 am to CrawfishElvis
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:17 am to Rize
Well I have Vortex Crossfire II 3x9, and it is very good. Very bright image, great eye relief, and I can hit what I aim at.
Posted on 8/22/25 at 8:44 am to bearhc
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Well I have Vortex Crossfire II 3x9, and it is very good. Very bright image, great eye relief, and I can hit what I aim at.
Glad you got a good one. Vortex will never get a penny from me.
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