Rifle Scopes Scope for mid-range gas gun

[ForgeValley]

I've got a 7.62 gas gun I've been running a 1-8 scope on, most targets out to 300-400 or so. I've been taking it out to 600-800 lately, and I've wanted a little more mag at times.

What do you guys like to run for those ranges? Seems like a lot of new offerings in the scope world right now. I'd like it relatively lightweight and short. I don't need 1x on the low end, 3 or 4 would work fine. Budget around 2k.

Thanks!

 

[aard3]

I have an old GEN 1 4-16 Vortex Viper PST on mine... I generally like that magnification range for those types of distances... been considering upgrading the glass for better clarity though.

 

[Temper]

NF ATACR 4-16 is hard to beat for a gas gun. The new 3.5-18 Mk5 from Leupold is looking promising too but I've only played with the 5-25 so far. The former is always in the EE for under your budget.

 

[jrpilot]

NF 3-15 works great for me.

 

[Rhed]

X2 with what temper said. NF 4-16 F1 imo is a great all around scope. Perfect weight, size for a gaser.

 

[Mooncake]

I too use NF 3-15x56 NXS on two 20" REPRs. Nice optic for the size/wt/$.

 

[Alaskashooter]

I put a 4-16 NF ATACR with the mil-c reticle on my 556 build and I am more than pleased. Turrets are clear and crisp, they lock, pretty simple to set the zero stop, gathers a fair amount of light for its size, picture quality is top notch. Only thing that bothers me is that like all NF optics when you power up and down the damn scope cover spins around as well.

 

[Mooncake]

Only thing that bothers me is that like all NF optics when you power up and down the damn scope cover spins around as well.

That has always annoyed me too.

 

[N-C]

AR10 308 20” barrel same AR10 I have two
And two AR10 use different 308 ammo for each one

Leupold VX6 2-12x44 for under 400-500 yards ( maybe upgrade to VX6 3-18x44 )
“ Federal Fusion 165 gr 308 “

Leupold VX6 3-18x44 for under 600-800 yards ( maybe upgrade to Vortex Razor HD Gen I 5-20x50 Scope )
“ Hornady Superformance GMX Rifle Ammunition 165 gr 308 “
“ Hornady Superformance SST Rifle Ammo 165 gr 308 “


Why Leupold VX6 ? “” Light weight “”

 

[DrainTheSwamp]

That has always annoyed me too.

Pull the caps and use a scope coat. I like the rotating ocular especially with a bit of grip tape