Rifle Scopes what scope to go with my 308?

[jimbob_walker]

i would like to find something used, but i have $1000 and would like some advice on what i would need to do 1000yrd shots.

 

[MinorDamage]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Get one of the new Super Sniper 5-20 HD. A Vortex Viper PST is also in that range. I like the specs on the Super Sniper better.

Josh

 

[Heronion]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

SWFA SS HD 5-20x50. $1000. DO IT!

 

[njlohmann]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

a few weeks ago I got a used 3.5-15x50 NXS for $1100.
Nothing against the SWFA SS but NXS are on a totally different level

 

[hydro556]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I can personally vouch for the Vortex PST 6-24. Phenomenal optic and only $850 so you can drop it in a set of Badgers and stay right at the $1K.

I havent used one, but the new Super Sniper is supposed to be good as well.

Another reason I was so happy to see the PST turn out so well, it could do nothing but drive the market toward high quality optics without us having to drop $2500.

Now we are starting to see excellent options at about 1/3 the price. Damn I love the free market. Especially when it is unmolested.

 

[hydro556]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njlohmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a few weeks ago I got a used 3.5-15x50 NXS for $1100.
Nothing against the SWFA SS but NXS are on a totally different level </div></div>

How so?

 

[jimbob_walker]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

i appriciate the info guys. i will do some research on these scopes and see what i like.

 

[dlfishcop]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

+1 on the Vortex. Good scope for the money so far.

 

[calling4life]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Look into the sightron s3's, 6-24, 8-32, 10-50, so the magnification is available for great distances.
I run the 8-32x56 and hope to get out to 1000 soon, but for now, 300 and 600 yard fclass is my game.

 

[jimbob_walker]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: calling4life</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Look into the sightron s3's, 6-24, 8-32, 10-50, so the magnification is available for great distances.
I run the 8-32x56 and hope to get out to 1000 soon, but for now, 300 and 600 yard fclass is my game. </div></div>

i just found one on the hide, but it was sold. im going to keep my eye on the for sales and hopefully come out with a deal on a good scope.

 

[Dantrom]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njlohmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a few weeks ago I got a used 3.5-15x50 NXS for $1100.
Nothing against the SWFA SS but NXS are on a totally different level </div></div>

How so?</div></div>

I sent two hide members personal messages asking them how the new SS stacked up to the Nightforce SFP and each said the same. "they would not consider switching from NF to the SS 5-20 a step back AT ALL!" In fact " one stated and the other insinuated that I would be very happy swapping my NFs for the new SS!

 

[Meat Hunter]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Prolly no doubt that the SS and the PST are phenominal scopes especially for the money. However I do everything in my power every chance I can to buy American. I know folks say that we are in a "global economy" yada,yada,yada. Well I look at that as just that yada. Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA. That means a lot to me. JMHO
A used NF is not too far out of your price range. Also look at the Leupold Mark 4's. They too are American made and very often sell used for quite a bit under $1k.

 

[MinorDamage]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA.</div></div>

Best check your facts, homey.

Josh

 

[crawdad1]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I would look into the ss line or even the bushnell elite tactical.

 

[joebino55]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

My Nightforce says made in japan...

 

[lazy21]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA.</div></div>

Best check your facts, homey.

Josh</div></div>

OH NO, what do you mean? please don't tell me they're made in Japan

 

[Heronion]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I thought SWFA and NF were both made in Japan...?

 

[jawa]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

They are...

 

[KillShot]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Wrong. The NightForce NXS F1 is made in the USA. All other models are manufactured in Japan.

 

[JAAM12]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

The SS 5-20HD will have better glass that the PST.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I thought that the NF was US made, but the tube was machined in japan...

$1000, PST or Sightron, used NXS. I went NXS for my 300, and will be buying another NXS for my 308. I am sold on quality and ruggedness. They are proven, period.

 

[Conrad101st]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Cabellas bargain caves sometimes has the leupold mark 4 if you catch them on a good day.

 

[Meat Hunter]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA.</div></div>

Best check your facts, homey.

Josh </div></div>

My bad. When reading about the scopes on their site I read that the scopes were tested thouroughly in Idaho. I read into it that they were "made" here. My apologies for being duped and passing it on.

 

[hydro556]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA.</div></div>

Best check your facts, homey.

Josh </div></div>

My bad. When reading about the scopes on their site I read that the scopes were tested thouroughly in Idaho. I read into it that they were "made" here. My apologies for being duped and passing it on. </div></div>

Dont sweat it, shit happens.

The NXS models anywhere near the price range of the PST and the SS are going to be used SFP models.

 

[MinorDamage]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA.</div></div>

Best check your facts, homey.

Josh </div></div>

My bad. When reading about the scopes on their site I read that the scopes were tested thouroughly in Idaho. I read into it that they were "made" here. My apologies for being duped and passing it on. </div></div>

No worries. The F1 is made here in the US but it is the only one to have enough US materials in it to be "Made in USA". They are great scopes...that is all you need to know.

Josh

 

[wolf6151]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I'm in the same situation, looking for a scope for a .308 and I've been looking at the Bushnell Elite Tactical series and the Sightron S3's both in a 6-24x50.

 

[Meat Hunter]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

No doubt that NF makes a great scope. Since I got the focus figured out I dearly love mine on my DPMS. I just wish it weighed about a pound less. I suppose if it did it would not be as good though.

 

[nfoley]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I would recommend doing a lot of research on several different scopes that you think you might want. And after settling on a couple, go to the the 'optics for sale' section here and check it often for a couple weeks. You will find a great deal. I personally love the IOR scopes, never had any issues with the 3 I have owned. And I have bought 2 from here for good deals. I also own a nightforce which I like a lot (and got it here for substantial savings). Like others have stated the new SS 5-20 is going for 1000, and should be a very nice scope as well. I am seriously thinking about getting one though I have no need for another scope right now!

 

[GMR]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Ran a sightron 6-24 on on my 300 UM, swapped it to the 300 tomahawk, had it on the 223, even the 25-06. I have to say that it was a great scope, optics extremely clear and bright. But you are never going to get everyone to agree on the "best glass" just the way it is.. look at a few of the scopes that everyone is using and find on used or new in your price range and go shoot the gun

 

[jtb33]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dantrom</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: hydro556</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njlohmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a few weeks ago I got a used 3.5-15x50 NXS for $1100.
Nothing against the SWFA SS but NXS are on a totally different level </div></div>

How so?</div></div>

I sent two hide members personal messages asking them how the new SS stacked up to the Nightforce SFP and each said the same. "they would not consider switching from NF to the SS 5-20 a step back AT ALL!" In fact " <span style="color: #FF0000">one stated and the other insinuated that I would be very happy swapping my NFs for the new SS!</span> </div></div>

Can you send me their names? I'd be more than happy to buy and swap as many SS HD optics for NF optics as they have. Or were their statements just trying to emphasize that they believed that the new SS scopes were as good as NF, but that they wouldn't <span style="font-style: italic">actually</span> trade their NF scopes for the new SS scopes?

 

[T2CH]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MinorDamage</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Meat Hunter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nightforce is an American company that makes their scopes in the USA.</div></div>

Best check your facts, homey.

Josh </div></div>

My bad. When reading about the scopes on their site I read that the scopes were tested thouroughly in Idaho. I read into it that they were "made" here. My apologies for being duped and passing it on. </div></div>

No worries. The F1 is made here in the US but it is the only one to have enough US materials in it to be "Made in USA". They are great scopes...that is all you need to know.

Josh </div></div>



Check again, the 2.5x10 compacts are made in the USA. Mine even says so...

 

[TonyAngel]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

What are you trying to make 1000 yard shots on? It's kind of funny because a while ago, everyone was talking like you were an idiot if you wanted anything more than a 10X.

Anyway, what kind of shooting are you going to be doing? Lots of guys here are big fans of FFP reticles, whether they need them or not. Depending on the type of shooting that you do, a SFP reticle may be better for you. It is for me.

In any case, I'm still in the Nightforce camp. They make a heck of a scope and it's proven. I'm kind of surprised at all of the guys jumping on the SS bandwagon when it doesn't even have a proven track record yet, let alone that fact that no one has asked about the type of shooting that you are going to be doing. From what I've seen, a FFP reticle (at least some, anyway) will cover more of the target at maximum magnification than a SFP reticle will, so it depends on what you need.

If you're just going to be banging on steel and other larger targets, I'd take a look at a Nightforce 2.5-10X32. It is made in the USA (mine are anyway), it's small, relatively light and fast into action. I shot a 2.5-10X32 for a good while, before I got into poking holes in paper. I'm shooting a 5.5-22X50 now. I don't know how a real "sniper" would feel about having to use this scope, but I know that I like it and it serves my needs well. Figuring out the graduations on the reticle at 11X and 5.5X isn't hard either.

 

[Early Cuyler]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I've got a NF 8-32x56 on my 308 and love it. Granted I don't use the high end magnification for much other than verifying hits, but still love the ABILITY even if its not that functional.

Glass is clear, scope is proven, and it meets my needs (BR with a little deer hunting).

 

[TonyAngel]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I like the benchrest models too, but was turned off by the very limited range of elevation adjustment.

 

[Linkless]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

Don't forget you are going to need proper rings and likely a 20MOA base, this will limit your scope to around $850. I've shot 1000yds once so far and was using a Sightron SII Big Sky 6-24. It worked out well and I certainly didn't feel that I needed anything more. I also have the SIII 20x fixed and should have an SIII 6-24 (probably the one you looked at on here) soon. As you can see, I would surely recommend them and they fit within your budget quite well (6-24 SIII's are around 800ish and the Big Sky is around 600).

 

[JJRawr]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

If you're patient save for a nightforce. I love mine!

 

[Buckeye Scott]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I bought a used sightron 6x24 here. I would look at buying something used, more bang for your buck.

 

[calling4life]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

I have the Sightron SIII 8-32x56 and would recommend giving them a good look. Only using mine out to about 650 though, so can't say how well she sees at a grand.

 

[Swift]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

You just have to remember that the more you spend on the scope, the less that will be left in the budget for quality rings and those can't be overlooked. A used NF itself is over budget, an SS HD will put you about $125-$150 over and a PST will allow plenty of funds for just about anything short of a Spuhr.

If $1,000 is the absolute limit, then PST. If you're willing to spend a few extra, SS. If you can buy once and cry once, then a Nightforce.

 

[runner]

Re: what scope to go with my 308?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: njlohmann</div><div class="ubbcode-body">a few weeks ago I got a used 3.5-15x50 NXS for $1100.
Nothing against the SWFA SS but NXS are on a totally different level</div></div>

I Agree 100%.