Best 308 scope under 1k? Battery and Non

[JMP]

OP, for a traditional glass scope, the battery is generally just to serve an illuminated reticle. That's a feature based on preference. You need to sort out your preferences as you'll need to make concessions as there is never a best scope for everything. It'll be clarity vs. zoom vs. features, etc.

[ExtremeX]

RE: illuminated reticle & preference... I used to think this was a very important feature and I have always tried to look for scopes with illumination. All but one of my scopes have illumination, none of which are truly daylight bright.

Over time its turned out to be my least used, and least important feature.

Just something to consider if you find yourself stuck between scopes in regards to features/price.

[Knife Edge]

Weaver Tactical 5-15x

Great scope, less than thrilled with the knob quality.

[JMP]

RE: illuminated reticle & preference... I used to think this was a very important feature and I have always tried to look for scopes with illumination. All but one of my scopes have illumination, none of which are truly daylight bright.

Over time its turned out to be my least used, and least important feature.

Just something to consider if you find yourself stuck between scopes in regards to features/price.

I would preferentially agree with this sentiment. I think it's mostly used for marketing these days. Most closer up AR type optics rely on illumination, so often if people start out with an AR, they assume illumination is a key feature. In a traditional glass scope, it is almost never used if you are shooting in daylight. Of course, the larger (and more costly) scopes scopes seem to have this all standard as it isn't of harm.

[SoCalTactical]

if you're looking for an absolute quality optic for under $1000, leupold or US optics would be your best options.

[ExtremeX]

if you're looking for an absolute quality optic for under $1000, leupold or US optics would be your best options.

Not sure where you shop, but most places I frequent its literally impossible to get a US Optics scope for under 1k... unless its maybe used or in a Plain Jane configuration.

The stripped down ST-10 TPAL is like the only option that would even be remotely close and most likely still cost over 1k.

[jdben92883]

USO for <$1k?

[Interstateguns]

Best scope for a 22" 308 that is under $1k?

Let's split them up by battery powered and non battery powered.


Or, if I'm beating an old horse, point me!

My list of "usual suspects" under 1k

-Vortex PST......pick your magnification 2.5-10, 4-16, 6-24. FFP as well as SFP options. Matching turret/matching reticle system. Zero stop. Illumination.

-Burris XTR II. Since joining Beretta Defense Group along with Steiner, I have been really impressed with their growth in making some great optical instruments. Matching Turret/matching reticle system. Zero stop. Illumination.

http://www.sportoptics.com/vortex-pst-rifle-scopes.aspx

http://www.sportoptics.com/Burris-Rifle-Scopes.aspx

Give us a ring and we would be glad to spend the time with you to get you into the scope you need.

[Cowboy T]

Well, I've got a Redfield Revolution 3-9x40 on a .308, and a (just-acquired) Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 on a .30-06. Both look good, even in an overcast nighttime environment (10:00pm), to my eyes at 200 yards looking at leaves. In the daytime, both also look very good.

The Revolution cost me $209, and the Conquest cost me $329. Since a .308's effective range is said to be right around 800 metres, a 3-9 should get you that far. Neither of these are illuminated, BTW.

[texterter]

Zeiss Conquests (assembed in USA) 3-9x40, with the duplex reticle, listed for $330 for sale at Eurooptics.

[ExtremeX]

Zeiss Conquests (assembed in USA) 3-9x40, with the duplex reticle, listed for $330 for sale at Eurooptics.

Its good if you want a hunting scope... far from my first pick if I was looking for a target scope...

Plus with a $1000 budget you can start looking at Leica, Swarovski Z3, and Zeiss Conquest HD5 scopes if you want something which is more suited for hunting which can all be had under a grand.

[PrimaryArms]

Best 308 scope under 1k? Battery and Non

If its for a fighting rifle
Might want to look at this. You have to sign up for email notification to see one

http://youtu.be/r0oLPFNWCLE

http://youtu.be/aUMXsBShNtQ

-Dimitri

[skuehl]

Is it just me or does the time between shot and hit seem to vary in this video. Looks like a great scope and reticle. I'll be looking at it for my 308 build. When i do it. I was planning on using the Nikon m 308. But I really like the features in this reticle.


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[PrimaryArms]

Best 308 scope under 1k? Battery and Non

Is it just me or does the time between shot and hit seem to vary in this video. Looks like a great scope and reticle. I'll be looking at it for my 308 build. When i do it. I was planning on using the Nikon m 308. But I really like the features in this reticle.


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I only had one target out and TOF is constant here is the full video

http://youtu.be/aUMXsBShNtQ

-Dimitri

[SloChicken]

I have quite a few scopes for various 308 semi-autos sand the $1k mark is pretty much my pricepoint I end up in when it comes to scopes for my semi-autos.
so maybe I can give you insight that may be helpful.

I have a trijicon, second focal plane 2.5-10x56mm. This is a low light scope I use on my 5.56 AR and use this for early morning or late evening 'yote hunting.
The glass is as good as any of the ones I will mention further on down, and the trijicon dot is really nice during the low light situations where you can lose your crosshairs in the dark brush when sighting a target.
Cons for this scope are the MIL/MOA dot/turret relationship. Confusing, and never could figure out why a company would do this - yet it seems, mfrs do it over and over. In my case, it isn't much matter as once I set the turrets (hunting turrets with covers) they don't really get messed with.
All in all a great scope and I am quite happy with it. Price - approx. $900

SWFA 3-9x42 FFP no parallax adjust, rear focus. Great solid scope, non-illuminated, but no problem there. Turrets are very repeatable and tactile clicks are great. Easy to count clicks and return to zero with this scope Cheaper than other options at about $550 or so if you can still find one (I think they only make the HD now, which is same glass, different reticle).
I also have a SWFA HD Mil/Mil in 1-4x which is also an excellent scope
SWFA are excellent scopes and a steal for their price.

I have 2 Weaver Tactical, which have been what I would recommend over the other choices.
I have a 3-15x50 mil/mil (illum)side parallax adjust rear focus on my 24" LR308 and it has been an excellent scope, glass on par with anything I own, and the illumination is helpful again, in low light situations. This rifle doesn't go hunting though (Pig weight of 13+lbs stays home)
I also have a Weaver tactical 4-20x50 (non illum) Mil-Mil side parallax adjust rear focus on a bolt rifle I have. Again, just a superb scope. I should mention that both the weavers have resettable zeros, and track perfectly if you are one that uses clicks to adjust elevation/windage vs. Kentucky windage/holdover. I do both, but reaching out with a 308 demands clicks or you run out of mil-dots ...
As this is the case, repeatable and defined, tactile turret function is paramount, right up there with quality glass.
Weaver offers all of this, and more for the money.
The weavers run about $600-$900 and worth every penny.

All said, it should be known that my favorite 300-400yd deer/elk rig is a single shot Ruger no. 1 with a basic duplex reticle Leupold vx2 3-9x on it and it puts the meat on the table every season.

I have a Leica and a pride-fowler that is new to me. Both are better scopes than the above options, but at close to twice to 3x the price, they aren't good enough that I notice with my aging eyes.

As for Nikon, Bushnell - no thanks, been there, done that. IMO they don't compare to the other options.

I bought a Vortex Viper HS in 2.5-10x44 with a duplex reticle. It is a nice scope but not at the quality level of any of the above ones I have mentioned.
I think to get a quality Vortex you will need to look at the PST or the Razor lineup.

One last thing.
I see the Primary arms FFP 4-16 or whatever it is get mentioned from time to time. I saw one at Parallax tactical. The turrets were mush, couldn't hardly count clicks - for me that is a deal breaker.
I like Dimitri, and Primary Arms for that matter. Just a solid all-around vendor. But IMO, those scopes are not made to compete with scopes in the $500-$1000 range.

For my money, for your 308, I would look real hard at the 3-15 Weaver Tactical. I must say it is probably my favorite scope of any I mentioned. That includes my Leica and my Pride-Fowler