What type of a scope would be ideal for a .308 rifle setup for target use?

Question

can i buy any scope or do i have to match the caliber to the scope .

Answer 1

I have been shooting literally longer than I can remember. I have tried many brands and types of scopes.

I think the biggest factor is what type of target shooting you plan on doing. If you are thinking of shooting 1000m and do not plan on hunting at all, I'd suggest a high end scope, perhaps a 6-24x variable, with a large objective diameter. A quality scope like this can set you back about $700 to $3000+.

If you are thinking 100m to 200m shooting and possibly hunting, you can pretty much buy anything. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Cheap scopes will work, but they tend to have poor light transmission, the optics are not always clear and crisp, and they can be sensitive to impact (like if you drop the rifle).

Personally, I tend to lean toward middle priced 3-9x variable scopes (Leupold, Zeiss) that costs around $200 to $400 dollars for most of my rifles. The high power works great for target shooting. The low power settings are good for hunting. If I am hunting, I tend to lean toward smaller objective bell diameters (32mm or 40mm). Weaver is a decent lower priced scope (about $200 for a variable). Leupold is a good middle priced scope ($200 to $350, depending on model). Zeiss and Swarovski are excellent scopes, but you pay for them ($400 to $900).

If you are thinking 100m shooting and hunting, you could consider a fixed power scope, around 4x. They tend to be cheaper than variable scopes. They work great for 100m and under for target shooting. If you go much beyond 100m, I find it hard to see the target with them.

Most of my scopes are Weavers, Nikons, or Leupolds. Like I said, I have used cheap $30 scopes and expensive $700 scopes. If you take care of them, they all work fine. Like I said previously, cheaper scopes tend to have lesser quality optics and tend to be more fragile in my opinion.

Whatever scope you decide, I'd recommend having the scope mounted by a gunsmith or by someone who has done it before. It can be a little tricky the first time. If you search the internet for instructions on mounting a scope, you will find directions on how to do it properly. If you do not have the right equipment though, leveling the scope and aligning the crosshairs properly can be tough.

http://www.midwayusa.com has a great variety of scopes under their "optics" page. You can get an idea of what they cost. They also have user reviews which can be helpful.

I also recommend the website http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/ This is a great place to post firearms related questions. There are many very knowledgeable people on there who are happy to help.

Good Luck!

Answer 2

It really all depends on what you want to do with the gun. Do you just want to punch paper at 100 yards or are you going to be shooting out to a 1000 yards. Leupold, Zeiss, Burris, and Weaver are brand names that come to mind. Don't buy cheap ****. It will never do your rifle justice. For super long range I would go with at least 16x magnification. However, remember that the more magnification that you have the less your field of view will be. Oh yeah, Nikon makes some pretty bad *** scopes as well, especially their Gold Monarch series.

Answer 3

If you don't match the scope with the caliber, the mil dot feature won't work very well.

Answer 4

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