Optic for .308 AR

[clauritzen]

So I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of a Next Level Arms AR in .308.  I am currently running Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP scopes on .223 and 6.8 AR's.  I am looking for some opinions on a good scope for the .308.  Should I take one off of the others and replace with a smaller scope and put that on the .308?  I did get recommended to look at the Vortex HS 4-16 LR scope but wondering what those with experience have had good luck with.

 

Thanks!

[FaRKle!]

What type of shooting will you be doing with the .308? Do you have any requirements (weight, FFP/SFP, ect.)?

[BLKSHEEP]

Assuming that you'll be using the 308AR for mid to long range work, if I were in your shoes I'd take the scope off of the 5.56 & install it on the 308, get a smaller optic for the 5.56.

 

Now what's this "Next Level Arms" never heard of them <dontknow>

Edited February 19, 2015 by BLKSHEEP

[planeflyer21]

Suggestion?

 

Yeah...Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 FFP.  

[Zebra644]

How much you wanna spend? Look at Burris new tactical set up they are now partnered up with Steiner. I love my Steiner 

[308-24-7]

I just purchased the 3x9 burris with e1 redical.. Have not used it yet but looks high quality. I am looking for another for using out to 1000 yards for my new setup. what would you pick from in 5-25x50 Burris models xtr,e1,verosity. All similar in price within 200 buck

[Zebra644]

If you like Burris stick with them, the XTR 2 is a NICE scope as it looks like the Steiner Military series with a illuminated ret. zero stop and in FFP . I've owned a couple of Burris scopes in my day and all of them were really good glass and issue free and at their price point, hard to beat. 

[308-24-7]

Thanks,, I am leaning that way... 

[clauritzen]

I am planning on using it as a hunting rifle for hogs and deer but will also get some bench time working on longer range shooting.  I was hoping to get an optic in the $700-1000 range.  I was thinking of sticking with Vortex and a FFP scope.  I put a link below to the manufacturers webpage.

 

http://nextlevelarms.com/firearms-308.html

[NTXshooter]

There are a lot of good scopes in that price range.  If you like the Viper PST, stick with it,  That way you don't have to get used to a different scope.

[BLKSHEEP]

This might change your mind >:D 

 

http://www.eurooptic.com/steiner-3x-12x-50mm-g2-mil-dot-rifle-scope.aspx

 

 

[Zebra644]

This might change your mind >:D

 

http://www.eurooptic.com/steiner-3x-12x-50mm-g2-mil-dot-rifle-scope.aspx

That's the optic I am running on my SASS and I love it. I forgot to mention that as a price. BLK if you don't mind I am going to repost this on the MTAC scope question. 

[BLKSHEEP]

That's the optic I am running on my SASS and I love it. I forgot to mention that as a price. BLK if you don't mind I am going to repost this on the MTAC scope question. 

Go for it <thumbsup>

[mrmackc]

I have been looking for another scope and a local hunter has a Burris fullview II 4.5 - 14 42mm used one season and has a negotiable price of$200. I have seen them priced on the internet from $400 down to $259 on Amazon and wondered if it is a good scope for a LR308 and why the big variance in price. I may offer $175 is that a decent price for a used Burris or should I buy new for$259?

[jtallen83]

I'm not familiar with that scope but I and others I know have had excellent ,no questions asked, customer service from Burris.

[mrmackc]

I have decided to go with a new 3 - 9 x 50 MM Burris new scope, rather than the 4.5 to 14 power 42 mm one

[survivalshop]

  I have several Burris scopes & they are very good glass . I have a full field Tac 30, 3x9x50 on my 24" AR 15 , great scope & a 6.5x20x50 on my 16" 308AR .