NEED INPUT - Illuminated dot scope for .308 for deer season

[afdfirefighter]

Like the title says I am looking for input on a good scope for a mossberg 308 bolt action for deer season. I would like the best bang for the buck. Some things I definitely want are adjustable illuminated dot for low light, stick around 200-300 preferable, fog resistant and an overall nice scope. Hoping to use it to make a good 200+ yard shot. Anyone have any experience with one? Any sales going on right now?

 

[phylodog]

Vortex will likely get you as close to those criteria as possible but that isn't much of a budget for your requirements.

 

[afdfirefighter]

Vortex will likely get you as close to those criteria as possible but that isn't much of a budget for your requirements.

I am willing to go up in budget. just trying to stay as reasonable as possible.

 

[Rookie]

Just a dot or would illuminated cross hairs work?

 

[Rookie]

REFURBISHED VIPER PST 2.5-10X44 EBR-1 RIFLESCOPE

It's $100 more, but you're getting a lot more

 

[1mil-high]

For the price Primary Arms optics aren't bad. I have one of their 4-14x44 scopes with illuminated crosshairs on an entry level .308 that does its job well. The above recommendations are spot on, but this will play a little better with your budget.

 

[halfmileharry]

Duplicated

 

[afdfirefighter]

I'm not sure I'd go red dot on a .308.
You're limiting the capabilities of the round.
BUT... You might be proper in your skill set at those ranges.

Would you go illuminated cross hairs?

 

[halfmileharry]

Would you go illuminated cross hairs?

I don't like the illumination on x hairs either.
Maybe it's just me BUT I prefer a very fine hair in the scope for more precise shots.
I don't want to just hit a target but I want to pin point my shots.
That may be from my training in a younger life though.

 

[Rookie]

I have illuminated cross hairs. I use them at night, never during the day.

 

[afdfirefighter]

I have illuminated cross hairs. I use them at night, never during the day.

Correct as the Sun is going down they are perfect. Last time I used one was on A 450 bushmaster and it had an illuminated dot. That is what started my search for an illuminated. again.

 

[seedubs1]

That refurb PST will be your best bet if you must have illum. Buy it. Buy once, cry once. Hell, I'm thinking about buying one of those, and I don't even have a rifle to put it on..... I had one of those PST 2.5-10's, sold it, and I regret it now.

 

[natdscott]

Moderators, can you please merge this with the duplicate thread?

This is all the same forum.

-Nate

 

[afdfirefighter]

Can be deleted.