Glass for LR-308?

[kkb]

I have an LR-308AP4 on order and am wondering what sort of scope to put on it.

Though I haven't tried them the caming scopes (a la Leatherwood) look interesting.

Any suggestions in the $400 or less range?

 

[BlondieStomp]

go to swfa.com and check out the super sniper series scopes. they're pretty nice, and the price is right.

 

[fisherman66]

http://www.6mmbr.com/optics.html

The list has 3 in your price range.

 

[Jimro]

Avoid leatherwood scopes. A super sniper would be a good choice, as would a Bushnell Elite 3200 10x40 mildot.

If you don't use mildots then you have a few more options, but don't be afraid of a fixed 10x scope.

Jimro

 

[Trapper L]

I've got three of the Leatherwood scopes and am happy with all of them. I especially like the detachable mount system on my AR. It goes back to zero every time. They are not a benchrest scope but a fine tactical scope and if half inch groups at 200 yds is good enough for you- get one. The good news- Jim Leatherwood lives in Brownwood and his phone number is in the book if you need to talk with the owner of Leatherwood scopes. He stands behind his product.

 

[john in jax]

I've got both the 24" bull bbl'd LR-308 and the 16" AP4. As soon as I get the time to make the switch (kids are freetime leaches):

The 24" rifle is going to be topped with good old (Japanese made) Tasco 6-24x44 target/varmit scope. The quality of the older, Japanese made, Tascos is much better than the newer ones made in China.

The 16" carbine is going to be topped with a 4-12x56mm, illuminated reticle, NcStar that has worked real well on the LR-308. Quality with NcStar seems to be "hit or miss", but this one performs real well as long as you don't go past 10x.

I personally wouldn't choose a 10x scope for a carbine, and will probably end up with a holo sight (the EoTech clone made by Bushnell) on my AP4, but in the meantime my tired old eyes will shoot the scope better than iron sights.

A good, used 3-9x40mm Leupold VX-III can usually be bought off ebay for under $300 if you are patient. IIRC you only get all lens surfaces "MULTI-coated in the VX-III and higher model scopes.