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Posted: 9/22/2013 8:43:11 AM EDT
I bought my first AR in 308 a few weeks ago, I wanted to get feedback on what was the better option for me. Forgive me if I mess up any terminology 
Intent is for hog hunting/plinking I have a Nikon 4x5-9 scope iirc on my bolt action 308 and the site picture at 100 yards is laughable. Do you mainly equip 308 AR's with a good scope or will a nice set of optics work? And if I go the optics route, do I need to attach flip up rear/front sites as backup? |
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appreciate it, would these rings suffice http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-precision-matched-rings-30mm-riflescope-high-height or would I need to get a rail riser to bring it up higher? The LR308 came flat top railed from factory.
how many yards would this scope provide a clear picture out too? |
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You're probably going to want something like this to get the proper eye relief while also being in the proper position (nose close to the charging handle). Personally if you are hunting in the woods I would consider an EOTech 512 or an Aimpoint H-1 or T-1. If you know what you are doing with those you can still get hits at a decent range and be as quick as possible up close.
http://www.burrisoptics.com/arpepr.html |
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Vortex 2.5-10x44. Should cover it no matter what you do. 2.5 for up close and personal, and enough magnification to get to 1000 with ease. I have a 1-6 on mine. If I had more barrel, that is the scope I would have. THIS! I have the same scope for the same reasons. Good up close and good enough out past 400 (lets be honest, odds of you hog hunting past that are slim). The eye relief is VERY forgiving as well, that is what sold me non it to be honest. |
| I recently procured an H-308 with an 18" barrel. For home defense and for hunting at shorter distance, I mount a Trijicon RMR. The RMR is super lightweight which really helps when you consider the rifle itself weighs a little over 9 pounds. The RMR allows two eyes open sighting and the red dot provides super quick target acquisition. For extended range shooting from 200 to 1,200 meters, I mount a Trijicon TA648 ACOG. The BAC on the ACOG allows two eye target acquisition and it has a BDC calibrated for .308 for targets from 100 to 1,200 meters. The only downside to the ACOG is the weight - nearly two and a half pounds. It's a beast. |
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You're probably going to want something like this to get the proper eye relief while also being in the proper position (nose close to the charging handle). Personally if you are hunting in the woods I would consider an EOTech 512 or an Aimpoint H-1 or T-1. If you know what you are doing with those you can still get hits at a decent range and be as quick as possible up close. http://www.burrisoptics.com/arpepr.html +1 on the P.E.P.R. mount. May not be the lightest but nice to put a red dot on top of a regular scope. I have a Burris Fullfield E1 illuminated 3-9x40 to reach out and touch whatever and a Fastfire III on top rail for CQ's. 22 oz total. If I can find a scope similar to the MTAC but lighter, might switch out, but happy with my setup so far. |
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I just purchased a Weaver Grand Slam tactical from the EE. After alot of praise for the optic, i hope it works out and i dont regret the purchase. FYI, my larue mount was just as expensive as the optic its self. At the sale price of $299, you get a lot of scope for the money. I would gladly pay the non-sale price of $399 if the optic had side parallax adjustment. That is about the only negative I can say about this optic. Personally own (2) and if my requirements ever needed another optic in the medium variable power range, I would not hesistate to buy another. If you picked one up for under $200 (and pretty sure you did based upon LaRue's MSRP of their mounts), there is no other scope in that price range that will ever come close. |
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At the sale price of $299, you get a lot of scope for the money. I would gladly pay the non-sale price of $399 if the optic had side parallax adjustment. That is about the only negative I can say about this optic. Personally own (2) and if my requirements ever needed another optic in the medium variable power range, I would not hesistate to buy another. If you picked one up for under $200 (and pretty sure you did based upon LaRue's MSRP of their mounts), there is no other scope in that price range that will ever come close. Quoted:
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I just purchased a Weaver Grand Slam tactical from the EE. After alot of praise for the optic, i hope it works out and i dont regret the purchase. FYI, my larue mount was just as expensive as the optic its self. At the sale price of $299, you get a lot of scope for the money. I would gladly pay the non-sale price of $399 if the optic had side parallax adjustment. That is about the only negative I can say about this optic. Personally own (2) and if my requirements ever needed another optic in the medium variable power range, I would not hesistate to buy another. If you picked one up for under $200 (and pretty sure you did based upon LaRue's MSRP of their mounts), there is no other scope in that price range that will ever come close. I found it in the EE for $240 shipped. My larue mount was $210+ tax and shipping so it was a little more. I have not got got a chance to shoot it yet but I am ready for this weekend! |
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