Optic for 18" 308 AR, suggestions?

[The Tiger]

I just need an optic and weighing my options. Maybe I haven't considered something and I was hoping that you could make a suggestion. Maybe I'm off base here so I don't mind critique.

Rifle will be a backup hunting gun/range toy. It has good components like 2 stage trigger and Faxon barrel.

So I like lower magnification on the lower end. No more than 3x for the lowest magnification but would prefer 1x or 2x. I want the higher end magnification to be sufficient to use at longer distances. I'm thinking 4x may not be enough.

I like reticles with built in range marks like a Mildot or BDC.

Budget it $800 and under. For now...

Right now the top of my list is the Primary Arms 1-8 ACSS. Looking at Vortex's Strike Eagle 1-8 I like the Primary Arms reticle more.

I am using a Leupold Mark AR 3-9 Mildot on my other rifle and I do like that.

I like the Burris Veracity 2-10 FFP, sounds good on paper

I like the Burris MTAC 1.5-6 as well

Would a 2-7x scope work well for an AR platform, they tend to have smaller objective lenses?

I wish I had unlimited money because I see some really killer options in the high end scopes. I don't see myself spending more than 800 though

[CSTactical]

We have some good options in stock or on the way for around that price, please call 916.670.1103 and we can guide you to your best option.

[ExtremeX]

I think something like this on a rifle like that would be very much at home...

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-gen-2-2-10x32-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-4-mrad-reticle

I know you can find a Gen 1 under your budget, but PST scopes can be found for some pretty good deals if you are lucky to catch a sale... sale pricing I suspect might be right in line with your budget.

I would consider other brands, but I do like the smaller 2-10x or 1-6x 1-8x type scopes. I think you are on the right track.

[CSTactical]

I think something like this on a rifle like that would be very much at home...

http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-gen-2-2-10x32-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-4-mrad-reticle

I know you can find a Gen 1 under your budget, but PST scopes can be found for some pretty good deals if you are lucky to catch a sale... sale pricing I suspect might be right in line with your budget.

I would consider other brands, but I do like the smaller 2-10x or 1-6x 1-8x type scopes. I think you are on the right track.

We have that Vortex 2-10x32 coming in this week Call 916.670.1103 for Calguns price.

[crufflers]

Right now the top of my list is the Primary Arms 1-8 ACSS. Looking at Vortex's Strike Eagle 1-8 I like the Primary Arms reticle more.

I am using a Leupold Mark AR 3-9 Mildot on my other rifle and I do like that.

That Leupold is pretty nice. I have the non-firedot version. Consider a Vortex Viper PST II 1-6 or a Burris RT-6.

[Brush Guard]

That Leupold is pretty nice. I have the non-firedot version. Consider a Vortex Viper PST II 1-6 or a Burris RT-6.

These are my top two choices for my 18" .308, AR.

Just waiting for a good sale.

[crufflers]

Maybe save up gift cards for the Leupold VX-3i LRP TMR FFP 8.5-25X50mm - around $700 or $600 if there's another extra 10% off code special.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/LEUPOLD-VX-I-LRP-RIFLESCOPES/2494690.uts

[crufflers]

These are my top two choices for my 18" .308, AR.

Just waiting for a good sale.

You could get the Burris RT-6 around $330 often on EBAY from a good seller if you don't want to wait.

[ch3ck5ix]

On my 16" 308AR I have the Primary Arms 1-8 and on the 20" 308AR I have the PA 4-14 -- love the ACSS reticle!

[Horrendo Revolver]

The Burris Veracity is a great scope. I like 2-7s on 30-30's and ARs. For me a VX-3i 2.5-8x36 would be perfect on that rifle. It doesn't come with the reticle you like though.

[Kwikvette]

Reaching the top of your budget, you can score a Burris XTR II (they come in different ranges) and even offer FFP. You'll need to search and catch a sale for a good price, otherwise buy one pre-owned.

They have a forever warranty, and have a higher quality glass than all those mentioned in the posts above me

[robledo]

I don't know if the issue is resolved with the newer 1-8s but fyi the two Primary Arms ACSS scopes I used to have were not daylight bright.

[scotty99]

Your first choice was the right one - get the PA with the ACSS reticle and don't look back. You'd have to spend 3X what that scope costs to get anything noticeably better.

I bought the 4-16 for my .308 AR as a budget starter while I saved up for a "real" scope. I've been so impressed with it I doubt I will ever replace it. Truly great value.


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[OpticsPlanet]

Here are some other options right around your budget to consider, although the PA Platinum 1-8x and Vortex PST 2-10x32 are both really great scopes

Sig Tango6 2-12x40

Leupold VX3i LRP 4.5-14x50 FFP

-Matt S.

[primrosecrowther]

.308 TRIJICON ACOG OPTICS -

https://moriartiarmaments.com/accessories/optics/trijicon-acog-3.5x35-scope-dual-illuminated-red-chevron-bac-.308-flattop-reticle-w-ta51-mount-trijicon-acog-308