AR-308 Optic Advice

[Justintoxicated]

If you can do without the zero stop save $400 and get the G2HDMR instead of the ERS They go for about $1250.. Just a little more than you wanted to spend.

[AAShooter]

Check out the new SWFA 3-15. I have their 5-20 and really like it. I think the 3-15 would let you get out to 600 yards quite easily, while still having a decent field of view for sub-100 yard shots.

Your 16" barrel will should happy sending lead out to 600 yards. I think most 5-20x50 optics would weigh your rifle down pretty quickly (30+ ounces for the optic alone). Most 3-15's in 40-42mm will be lighter and still feel relatively handy on the carbine.

Let us know what you decide!

Nice suggestion.

[Dano3467]

Glen.ma : I also am looking for a new scope, as I've have an 901 also. These have been shot to 1200 yds. So I have same problem as you. keep us posted...

[Dano3467]

Hey Glen.ma : let us know what the glass is like on your Bushnell...

[iBkickinit]

on my 18" lr-308 I opted for an ACOG (3 or 4x, cant remember) with 308 drop reticle. My favorite piece of glass I own. just might not be sufficient magnification for your needs.

[glenn.ma]

I am very satisfied with the Bushnell ERS 3.5-21x 50mm.

However, I am going to sell the COLT LE901-16S for the G.A. Precision GAP-10.

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precision-2013-custom-rifles/ga-precision-g.a.-precision-gap-10-.html

Hey Glen.ma : let us know what the glass is like on your Bushnell...

[DrDanMD]

What mount did you get for the ERS?

[glenn.ma]

Badger Ordnance

http://badgerordnance.com/34mm-scope-rings/

What mount did you get for the ERS?

[goodlookin1]

Having experienced my own .308 build with a 16" barrel, I will give my own opinion:

1) I found that I was wishing I had a longer barrel.....at least an 18", but probably closer to a 20". Reason being was that the 308 doesnt make for a good CQB rifle. I realize that is a personal opinion, but when cosidering round capacity, weight, recoil and power vs an AR-15 in CQB, it just doesnt add up. The only thing it has going for it is more power, and the AR-15 has plenty up close.
2) Because I had already built mine in a CQB-midrange setup, I figured high powered optics would give me no benefit. At CQB and midrange distances (we'll say 600 yards MAX), you dont need a 20x power. A 16" barrel just isnt suited best for distances that requires 20x type magnification levels.

What you have is certainly nice, but I think you will find that with the setup you have, you will rather have less weight and less magnification. I personally went with a TA11E (308 reticle) ACOG. Granted, 3.5x is not a high precision type of scope, but it is good for Body MOA out to 600-800 yards (depending on the skills of the shooter). I also chose this scope because my rifle is not a high precision setup.

In the end, I think you would be much better served by an optic like a 1-6x24 Vortex HD Razor II, or maybe even a 2.5-10x. I know you said you're not interested in CQB for this rifle, but just realize what it is intended to do: You have a precision scope on a blaster type rifle. I would get optics that would be suited for more of a DMR type setup geared towards midrange distances.

Just my own opinion. You already have your optic anyhow, so there's probably no point in changing it now. And if you are happy with the setup, then you dont need to be listening to me anyway

[CSTactical]

Rifle scope with 20x and above can be looked at as over kill for a AR 308. It comes down to what you're trying to do with it. If your shooting Bench-rest style of shooting then maybe not. If your trying to shoot long range but doing it more of a tactical style were you my have multiple shots and different distances then having a lower powered scope would be a good way of going with at top end at 15x. If your doing close range (point blank to maybe 200yds) then a RED dot sight.

Makes I would look at for the price your looking at.
Bushnell
Vortex
Leupold

Mike @ CST

[Ardbeg]

I went with the Bushnell Elite Tactical.

Mike

[tpuig]

Just beginning a .308 build so this interest me very much. This will be the furthest out I'll try to reach, so a nice scope is important. Probably in 600+ yard range. Not for hunting, just target. Thinking long barrel and bipod.

I love Trijicons. Have a 3x9 Accupoint red triangle on a 7mm mag, and a 1x4 Accupoint yellow triangle on a .450 Bushmaster AR build. Both show up well on the side of a black hog in the shade of trees.

[Dano3467]

I tried to purchase the gap rifle, but the wait time was very extensive to say the least. Good luck, hope you can get it, with in a year...

[freedom-lover]

Went with the Vortex Viper PST.

[BillyGoatMachine]

I am very satisfied with the Bushnell ERS 3.5-21x 50mm.

However, I am going to sell the COLT LE901-16S for the G.A. Precision GAP-10.

http://www.gaprecision.net/ga-precis...n-gap-10-.html

Out of curiosity, what specs are you going with on the Gap-10? I'm around the 6 month mark on my wait for mine..