308 scope?

[z0mbies fear me]

Today I purchased a Savage model 10 fcp-sr. Its a 308 with a 24" fluted and threaded bull barrel with 1 in 10" twist.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/M10FCP10

I am looking for a scope in the $500 or less range. I'd like something with at least 15x magnification (on the hi side) and a mil-dot reticle and maybe a 50 mm objective. This is uncharted territory for me as the most expensive scope I have is a $100 3x9x40mm bushnell. Any input is appreciated. I just don't want to blow that much money on something that won't track or that will break on the first range trip. Edited November 20, 2013 by z0mbies fear me

[z0mbies fear me]

Bump

[Tedro2022]

Check out the Nikon Buckmaster line. They're under $500, have great clarity and mine has held its zero since day one (approx 4 years now?).
Mine's mounted on a Remington 700P.


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[RobertNashville]

I REALLY like Leupold scopes although I don't know for sure if you can find what you want in a Leupold for under $500 (but I would at least take a look at them).

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Ought to be able to sneak in a VX2, shouldn't he?

[Slpeod]

Today I purchased a Savage model 10 fcp-sr. Its a 308 with a 24" fluted and threaded bull barrel with 1 in 10" twist.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/M10FCP10

I am looking for a scope in the $500 or less range. I'd like something with at least 15x magnification (on the hi side) and a mil-dot reticle and maybe a 50 mm objective. This is uncharted territory for me as the most expensive scope I have is a $100 3x9x40mm bushnell. Any input is appreciated. I just don't want to blow that much money on something that won't track or that will break on the first range trip.

There are 2 excellent deals out there right now for like new Vortex Viper PSTs in 4-16 & 6-24x50 FFP with EBR-1 (MRAD) reticle for $750 each.  These normally go for right at $1k and are excellent optics. If you want the details PM me. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-1-mrad-reticle

[mikegideon]

There are 2 excellent deals out there right now for like new Vortex Viper PSTs in 4-16 & 6-24x50 FFP with EBR-1 (MRAD) reticle for $750 each.  These normally go for right at $1k and are excellent optics. If you want the details PM me. http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-viper-pst-6-24x50-ffp-riflescope-with-ebr-1-mrad-reticle

 

Ow. I just paid $950 for a PST 6-24x50 FFP. Should be showing up any minute. It's a new one, though. I saw one of those $750 deals.

[Slpeod]

Ow. I just paid $950 for a PST 6-24x50 FFP. Should be showing up any minute. It's a new one, though. I saw one of those $750 deals.

 

I know its a good deal - I wish it wasn't this time of the year or I would have picked one of those up myself.  Some like that I hate to pass up - I made a trade +cash offer but no dice for me.

[mikegideon]

It's a helluva scope. I got the MOA version. I'm really gonna enjoy it.

 

EDIT: Got it. It's a pretty thing. 

Edited November 22, 2013 by mikegideon

[z0mbies fear me]

I believe I am going to go with a Vortex scope. I bought a vortex diamondback 4-12x40 for $100 off a buddy of mine this morning and I was rather impressed. Just going to do a little more research on their different models to see which one is worthy of riding atop my rifle. ;)

[maroonandwhite]

I just bought the same 4-12x40 new for $145. So far it is great. I get to brake it in tomorrow though!


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[mcordell]

You can get a vortex viper HS 4-16x50 (I ran one on my FNAR .308) they are in the $550 range ... Great optic

[z0mbies fear me]

You can get a vortex viper HS 4-16x50 (I ran one on my FNAR .308) they are in the $550 range ... Great optic

that is the one I'm leaning towards