can i use a scope thats off a .50cal rifle on a .308 cal rife the scope spec is12-36X80?

Question

i am looking for a scope that would on a target bench rifle in a .308 win cal and 12-36X80 Below is manf link
http://www.atncorp.com/DayOptics/RifleScopes/ATN12-36X80

my rifle is shooting .5moa out of the box @ 500 yards on average groups of 5

Answer 1

I have to laugh when people either don't read the question before answering, or they have no idea what they're talking about. The rifle setup you are building is not being built for hunting, as stated in your question, also you have chosen a great round (.308 or 7.62x51 NATO) for competition shooting. Altho if you're planning on target shooting out to 1000 yards consistantly you're better off with a .300winmag or 6mm.br or even a 7mm magnum. Most bench shooters that use a sled for long distance shooting use their own handloaded ammo in complete custom rifles in "exotic" calibers, tho the 3 I listed above are also very suitable.
Your scope choice should have a wide field of view at full magnification and distance.Allowing as much light into the tube and reticle as possible increases shot placement consistancy. The scope you have chosen is a 12 to 36 power with a 80mm objective, giving the scope a tremendous light gathering capability at full power and distance. Depending on the rifle and stock you use, it's very capable of giving consistant .5moa groupings at 200 yards.It would be best suited for 200 to 500 yard shooting simply because of the magnification, not the caliber .308 bullet. .308 is very capable of reaching 1000 yards accurately and consistantly, but it's easier with a bullet more suited for the job, like those I mentioned above. You're scope should have no more power than can be accurately reached by your caliber at maximum effective range. The scope you have chosen is underpowered for your caliber at maximum range, but is very suited for your caliber at shorter (200 to 500yard) ranges.

Answer 2

I've got that same scope, it's a monster. As far as the optics it was fine, but it comes with it's own rings (naturally) and they kept coming lose. Granted I had it mounted on a BMG so there's some shock there, but it's next to impossible to find rings that huge. It doesn't work that well to stack up risers either, but maybe a .308 wouldn't bother it quite like a BMG. Also, it looks alright on a BMG because they also get monsterous, but on a regular rifle that scope is just plain enourmous. Unless you really need that much power you can get a Ziess Conquest 6.5-20 for about the same money, and the optics quality will MORE than make up for the smaller lens if you're worried about light transmision. A Leupold VX-III will go up to 8.5-25 power if you need more, but it's higher priced and I think the Ziess is a little better personally. Again though, I don't know how much magnification you need, I'd maybe get something a little smaller that might actually work better.

Answer 3

It's not an ideal scope for a 308. You would be better off finding something that is more for the 500-1000 yard competition than 1000-3000 yard sniping, because at that range the 308 will simply start dropping too much that you will have to be accurate in guessing to within a very small distance.

Answer 4

Sure if overkill is what your looking for, the objective on that thing must be the size of a grapefruit! Seriously though, you could use the scope on your .308 but it would be a little much, unless you're shooting 1000 yard competitions.

Answer 5

I have a 12-36 x 50 on my 25-06 and that is a wonderful set up. So I don't see why it would not work on your set up. But I'll tell you unless you are shooting 100 yrds minimum in your targeting you will have a problem with getting the parralax out of the site window.. Otherwise I don't see a prolly w/ set up.

Answer 6

you are surely not going to use it for hunting. The objective on that scope must be huge, I do not know how you would even mount that thing as it would have to be 6" off the receiver. Try a bit closer to normalcy and reality.

Answer 7

well that's prob. not a good idea I dont think that scope is suitable for a .308

Answer 8

man just get the .50 to go under the scope and not that sissy little .308

Answer 9

Well, it depends on what you are hunting, some animals are invisible to certain scopes, and it can cause your gun to feel and look bigger.