Recommendation’s .308

[Kingcott]

Link some scope options for a .308 for hunting

 

[Sako Collector]

It will most likely depend on your intended use and anticipated shooting distances, price point, etc. Mine wears a Leupold VX3i 3.5-10x40mm.

 

[Beeron]

U shud get a Vortex Viper HD 2.5-10.
Best scopes for the money and perfect for your needs.
If you are lucky enough to find one, buy it any price!!


Need more details as to intended use.

 

[Kingcott]

hunting between 100-400y moose, elk, deer etc. Northern BC

 

[DGY]

My favorite scopes are Leupold 2.5-8 German #1 reticles for everyday bush guns, on my “mountain” rifle I have a Leupold VX3hd 3.5-10 illuminated the crosshair looks like a German #4 reticles that I also like!

 

[valczer]

hunting between 100-400y moose, elk, deer etc. Northern BC

In all honesty, the average Bushnell, Burris, Vortex etc. will do just fine. It all depends on your budget and/or wants.

I, have all three mentioned and they are doing everything I need. I, hunt SW Ontario and northern Ontario up to -400 meters.

 

[kamlooky]

Shooting out to 400 yards I’d be looking for a bit more powder capacity.

 

[Sights4Nights]

Nightforce NXS or SHVx42’s.
Trijicon Accupoints.

All solid kit for the field.

 

[Cosmo kramer]

I’d go with a Leupold mark 4 2.5-10x42.
You get great glass nice CDS turrets with capped windage
And i really think the PR1 MOA reticle would be nice
Then if you ever feel like range shooting you won’t look out of place on a range day either

 

[iron cat]

Shooting out to 400 yards I’d be looking for a bit more powder capacity.

on deer it's fine but moose and elk?
Yup, totally agree.
Cat

 

[chola]

GOOGLE then enter riflescopes... thank me later

 

[exomax]

I hunted with a Redfield Revolution 3-9x with Accu-range reticle. After setting everything up the system was super simple and reliable out to 400. Glass was good too. Maybe that's something that'd fit the bill for you.

 

[SuperCub]

When did the classic 3-9x40 become obsolete?

K.I.S.S.

 

[A-bolt243]

I have been happy with my leupold VX3 2.5-8 X 36. Plenty of magnification for hunting but all my hunting is generally 300 yards and in. As for moose hunting we call them in close so the majority of our shots range from 20 m to 150 m.

 

[BigUglyMan]

When did the classic 3-9x40 become obsolete?

K.I.S.S.

Probably when Leupold decided to have their Vari-XIII/VX3 lineup go from 2.5-8x to 3.5-10x. The 3-9x ended up as the monkey in the middle.

On a 308 hunting rifle I don't think that you can beat a 2.5-8x, if the rifle is lighter, or a 3.5-10x if weight isn't a problem. But a used Burris Signature 3-9x wouldn't be fundamentally wrong either.

 

[dan belisle]

Probably when Leupold decided to have their Vari-XIII/VX3 lineup go from 2.5-8x to 3.5-10x. The 3-9x ended up as the monkey in the middle.

On a 308 hunting rifle I don't think that you can beat a 2.5-8x, if the rifle is lighter, or a 3.5-10x if weight isn't a problem. But a used Burris Signature 3-9x wouldn't be fundamentally wrong either.

I put quite a few Burris on hunting rifles, have no complaints whatsoever. - dan

 

[mineguy]

Swarovski Z3 4-12x 50 BRH reticle. Lightweight, clear and not over the top like some Leupolds.
Agree with the Burris recommendation also.

 

[geologist]

hunting between 100-400y moose, elk, deer etc. Northern BC

A good bright 3x9 like the B&L 3x9 on my BRNO 600 (the top rifle).

https://imgur.com/CmIhkZR

 

[jcpal]

I put quite a few Burris on hunting rifles, have no complaints whatsoever. - dan

Agreed Burris full field , for the money my favourite low cost scope

 

[Hunter John]

Another vote for the VX 3 2-8x 36. Enough to do the job well and balances well without adding too much weight. Have one on a model 70 7/08 and am very happy with it.