600-yard target shooting and scopes

[J.D.Sly]

I'm a newbie and just put a DPMS LR308 (with the 18 in. barrel) on layaway last week. I am interested in shooting at the 600-yard range at my local sportsmen's club (our longest range) and have two questions: Is that a good 600-yd rifle, and could anyone recommend a scope for that distance that is preferably not more than $500? Thanks.

[Matt.Cross]

First off, welcome to the forums. The answer to both questions is a resounding yes. I think you'll have no problem finding fine optics in the $500 range. Just prepare for the flood of possibilities that's about to overwhelm you....  <thumbsup>

[J.D.Sly]

Thanks for the warm welcome and and for instilling some confidence in me concerning the LR308, Matt. Looking forward to getting the rifle out of hibernation at my local Gander Mountain. Can almost hear it calling me!

[unforgiven]

Welcome from Indiana brother J.D. lots of sales going on Palmeto State,and Primary Arms just to name a couple.

[J.D.Sly]

Thanks, unforgiven. We are practically neighbors-- I live in Michigan.

[planeflyer21]

Welcome J.D.Sly from AZ!

Plenty of rifle for that range.  Check out the Vortex, Nikon, and Redfields in that price range...should be plenty to choose from there.

Jon

[edgecrusher]

Welcome, that should be easy for your rifle, and as long as you do your part it should be repeatable again and again and again…..  8)

[unforgiven]

Where in Mich. brother J.D.? <dontknow>

[J.D.Sly]

I'm in Midland, unforgiven.

[washguy]

Hi Jd    farthest we got is 500yd steel plates and tennis balls and golf balls on the ground....got three 308's the Nikon Monarch 8480 with bdc on two of em, and a nikon 20 moa sloped mount does the trick.....544 bills from this website for the scope then they hose you for S&H,but its still a deal ive never been able to match the price anyplace else <dontknow>  you gotta have a 20 moa slopped mount  cuase i dunno why but this scope deosnt have enough moa built in and its a 8x32x50 side focus <dontknow>

pm me and ill tell you where to go if you want  :)  Wash

[J.D.Sly]

Thanks for the reply, washguy. 8x32 will definitely be plenty of magnification. I was doing some research and I am wondering if the tube diameter on that scope is 1 inch. Apparently, from my understanding, you need a 30mm tube diameter to have ample MOA adjustment for longer range target shooting. I will check into that scope more, though. Nikon is good quality scope from all that I have heard.

[washguy]

Thanks for the reply, washguy. 8x32 will definitely be plenty of magnification. I was doing some research and I am wondering if the tube diameter on that scope is 1 inch. Apparently, from my understanding, you need a 30mm tube diameter to have ample MOA adjustment for longer range target shooting. I will check into that scope more, though. Nikon is good quality scope from all that I have heard.

Hi JD  scope is 1"... you must use a 20moa slope mount ...on this particular scope as there is not enough internal moa adjustmrnt :)  Wash

[unforgiven]

Brother J.D. hear there are hogs up around you'r area? <dontknow>

[98Z5V]

Scope:  Nikon M-308 with BDC-800 reticle.  40 MOA of internal adjustment, but you probably won't use it, due to the BDC reticle. 

http://www.nikonhunting.com/products/riflescopes/m-308/4-16x42_SF_BDC_800/8495

Street price under $500, and it includes the mount.