Good scope for .308 Zombie/shtf rifle

[coldsolderjoint 84]

Whats a good scope in the $200 to $300 range for a .308 semi-auto zombie defense/shtf rifle?

 

Would the traditional 3-9x40 "White Tail" type of scopes be good?

 

Are the cheaper end Leupold good?

[Maksim 1,504]

i should change my name to nikon fanboy.

 

In the sub 300 range, I love the pro staff scopes, with the BDC reticle.

 

If you want to go into the high 400's, Nikon Monarch line.

 

More than welcome to come shoot mine.

 

I have a prostaff 3-9x40 on my brother's ar, and a monarch 6-24x50 on my remington 700.

 

the glass is truly nikon quality and would put it up against any other.

 

the best value, and what I am picking up for my vepr will be a prostaff, another one 3-9x40.

[tbtrout 141]

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P499.aspx

[Redfish62 1]

http://swfa.com/Bushnell-10x40-Elite-32 ... -P242.aspx

 

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/1 ... x?a=453841

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

If I were looking for inexpensive glass, the first thing I'd consider would be the new Redfields - especially the 4-12x40.

 

http://www.redfield.com/riflescopes/

 

Made right here in the USA, in the Leupold factory. $210 - $220 (depending on reticle chosen) MSRP - means you can probably buy these "on the street" for sub-$200 prices. Looked at one up at AP's Allentown show a couple weeks ago and was impressed. YMMV.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[Shane45 807]

WAY to much magnification for zombie hunting. Think 1X4 or 1.5X6.

[axeman_g 128]

I was thinking about to much mag also... but if your going to be trying to hold them off at 500 yards from the roof... go for it.

 

+1 to the Bushnell Elite 10x.. It is a GREAT optic. And can be found for $150+... saving you some ammo money

[njpilot 671]

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P499.aspx

 

 

+1 and built to take abuse.

[Shane45 807]

OK but dont blame me when I gotta pop you cause you got bit because you didnt see the close ones coming

[Tactical Monkey 51]

http://swfa.com/SWFA-SS-10x42-Tactical-Riflescope-P499.aspx

 

 

+1 and built to take abuse.

 

Great scope for a great price 8-)

[Malsua 1,422]

I have a Mueller 2-7x32 on my .22. It's got a lit reticle, nice eye relief, crystal clear, holds zero through my abuse and was mounted on my shotgun for a while. It is designed for recoil.

 

I can recommend these scopes.

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Mueller 2 - 7x32 mm Multi Shot Scope

Other products by Mueller

 

Price: $139.00

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[Caine 147]

If you got deep pockets, when it comes out, there's always the Leupold CQBSS 1.1-8X. Rumored price is $2500-2800

Supposedly it was designed with .308s in mind.

 

Not mounted to a .308, but this video goes over the features:

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ETA: I only skimmed the OP and missed the most important part.. $2-300... so nevermind

[Shane45 807]

Sorry but at that price point Id probably go USO

[Caine 147]

Sorry but at that price point Id probably go USO

I agree somewhat. The price is pretty out there. That said, I don't think USO, or anyone else that I can think of off the top of my head, has a 1.1x8 optic. Checked NF and S&B and they don't seem to. But, I'm sure someone else will come out with something similar soon enough and hopefully at a better price point...

[Shane45 807]

Both S&B and PH are releasing 1x8 scopes. If you can live with 1.5 or 1.8 USO has scopes to fill the bill. The JNG ret from USO is pretty nice.

[Caine 147]

It'll be interesting to see what the other companies come up with. I'm sure they'll still be in the same (or higher) price range, but you get what you pay for I guess

[Shane45 807]

The one I am REALLY waiting for is the March Tactical 1X10!!!! :shock:

[Caine 147]

Had to google it.. never heard of March before. Not much info out there on them, but the little there is, sounds very promising.

[the m700 project 0]

You may want to look into a wotac wonder optics

http://www.sightwonders.com/wotac.html

I picked one up for a rifle i built. It is very clear and seems very durable. The return policy i hear is amazing as well. No questions.

[rauchman 3]

I have a Weaver Variable 1x3 on an AR15. I really like the lightness and relative compactness of the scope. Price is roughly $150. Also considering their 2x7 Variable. Just $20 or so more than the 1x3.

 

Also, check out the AR series from Leupold. The price for the 1x4 (maybe it's the 1.5x5) is roughly $260 or so. I understand these are based on the VXII scopes.

 

I also have the Super Sniper scope mentioned elsewhere in this thread, mounted on an Armalite AR10. Really nice scope, but long and heavy. These days, I'm into light and small.

[Shane45 807]

S&B 1x8 ffp ret sfp dot!

[Caine 147]

Also, check out the AR series from Leupold. The price for the 1x4 (maybe it's the 1.5x5) is roughly $260 or so. I understand these are based on the VXII scopes.

I need to look this one up - saw an ad for it in a magazine recently.. but don't really know much about it. The price certainly piqued my curiosity.

 

S&B 1x8 ffp ret sfp dot!

Have you heard anything good or bad about the new S&B?

 

Read a quick blurb on another forum where someone who I believe has shot both the S&B 1x8 and the new Leupold CQBSS 1x10 and he was of the opinion that the Leupold was much better than the S&B. Granted, the forum I read it on isn't exactly what I would consider a "subject matter expert" type site, but the guy that made the comparison does have a good reputation on the gun boards (currently works for Knight's Armament). Doesn't really matter I guess, as both are SOOOOOOOO out of my price range it makes me want to cry.

[Shane45 807]

We got the S&B in at the shop but I havent had a chance to get in there and put my finger prints all over it. I have heard that the Loopy was well recieved, I just personally dont care for the brand. And like you said EXPENSIVE!. I was actually thinking about the Specter 1.5X6, a bargain compared to these two!

[Caine 147]

Somehow I have a feeling what you consider a bargain, I'll consider kidney selling territory

[Shane45 807]

Know anyone that will buy a kidney? Do I need mine?

[the m700 project 0]

I'm pretty sure you have three of them so you could probably sell at least 1 :?