Rifle Scopes Optic for Sig716

[SoulSkinner]

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

I am troubling myself with the question which scope I should use for my Sig716 (.308 Win) since ages.
When I ordered the 1-8x pseudo tactical Falke scope (see my improvised review here in the forum) I thought that's the best all-can-do thing for me.
But it was not usable.

So here I am, looking for some advice and new ideas.

• What is the platform for the scope?
  Semi auto rifle; 16" Barrel; = SIG716 Patrol
• What cartridge are you shooting?
  .308 Win
• What is your intended use for the scope? (Examples: PRS, Benchrest, Hunting, Target, Steel, etc. or any combination thereof)
  
  
  
  *600 Yard: may variy accodring ot my skills and possibilities)
  • What type of conditions will you typically shoot in? (Examples: Daylight, Lowlight, Nighttime, etc. or any combination thereof)
    90% daylight; 10% dusk/dawn
  • What are the typical distances you intend to shoot? (Examples: 1000+ yds, 600-1,000 yds, 300-600 yds, 100-300 yds, under 100 yds)
    see above
  • Are there any specific specifications you would like? (Examples: FFP/SFP, 30mm tube, 50mm objective, focus below 50 yds, low turrets, mil or moa, weight, etc.)
    I love mil/mil;
    FFP is prefered;
    good illumination of reticle: I would like to have the possibility to see the illuminated reticle on a sunlit paper target.
  • What is the price range you can afford? (Examples: Under $500, $500-$1000, $1000-$1500, etc.)
    round about 1500$ (the prices in Europe will be much different anyway)

A fixed power scope could be possible, too. If you think it will fullfill my requirements.
Another thing I should mention: for "real" Long range and precision shooting I use my bolt action rifle in 6.5 creedmoor and for hunting most of the time my .308 bolt action rifle.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Sharpened Graphite]

From hearing various European shooters speak about pricing, it seems Euro brands are cheaper over there? If that's the case stick with Euro brands: Steiner, Meopta, S&B. At 600 m and under, I think even meh glass can do adequately. You have to throw out a few sample prices on various common scopes (Razor GII, PM II, Steiner T or M, etc).

 

[SoulSkinner]

From hearing various European shooters speak about pricing, it seems Euro brands are cheaper over there? If that's the case stick with Euro brands: Steiner, Meopta, S&B. At 600 m and under, I think even meh glass can do adequately. You have to throw out a few sample prices on various common scopes (Razor GII, PM II, Steiner T or M, etc).

Thanks for your answer!
I am definitly need to look for euro optics, but alot of foreign optics are available here as well, to a reasonable price.
Even if I get a suggestion for an US-only scope, i can at least look for a substitute here.
Beeing a big fan of IOR scopes (which are cheaper in Europe the in the USA) I thought of taking one of theirs. But none is deliverable in the next 6 month (at least!).
Still there would be the question: which? 1-6? 3-12? 2,5-10? fix 5?

 

[longshot2000]

On the .308AR / AR10 type platform, I like lower to mid power scopes. Some I would look at are:

Steiner M6Xi 1-6x
Leupold Mark 8 1-8x
Nightforce NX8 1-8x

 

[SoulSkinner]

Thanks, longshot2000!
Unfortunately all the three scopes are way to expansive. At least here in Europe.

Nevertheless, I keep your suggestion with 1-6 or 1-8 in mind!