nikon M308 scopes gtg?

[armed ferret]

you coulda had a much nicer variable for several hundred less than the SS HD version.

 

[rico903]

Where?

I am a value shopper. I will compare prices, but features are always important. I choose the product with the greatest value to me not the cheapest or the most expensive.

The last few scopes I have bought are sightron sII (great glass, they dont get much attention though), nikon monarch, leupold ultimate slam, vortex viper,

Pretty much every where I've compared them. Would have liked the Leupold but they were a lot higher than the Zeiss I just bought. Conquest 3.5-15x42 AO rapid Z600 reticle. When you get to the AO on Leupold they seem to get crazy expensive. The Trijicon Accupoints are cheaper too. I have 3 Sightrons and they are great scopes. Midway has a good deal right now with $45 off a purchase over $225 and free shipping. May get a Leupold 2-7 rim fire. At $229 it would be a nice deal minus the $45=$184. I do like the small size of the Leupold scopes for a low mount choice. For some of my rim fires I have Clearidge scopes, seem to be a good value for the money and pretty nice glass.

 

[rico903]

If its anything like their AR15 mount I wouldn't make that assumption. The design of those is flawed. The base is three parts. The center that holds the scope and the rail clamps on both sides. This allows the center part to move side to side (twist) on the rail as you tighten it down. The two side clamps do NOT hold it straight. Repeatability is non-existent. You'll have to bore sight it as you tighten them down so the scope doesn't run out of windage adjustment. If you reef down on the bolts enough if will stay put but a mount that has one half of the picatinny rail clamp machined as part of the main part (so it only has a moving clamp on one side) is a MUCH better design.

Dang if you aren't right Steve. I just assumed mine was a 1 piece mount but it is exactly as you described, grrrr.

 

[rico903]

I don't have the luxury of a large scope budget, so I went for a SWFA 10x42 HD for my Rem 700 5R .308 It is a very nice scope, tough as nails, tracks true, and has exceptionally clear glass.

But you have a sweet HK P something, can't tell from pic. My most accurate hand gun.

 

[rico903]

The PROMO only lasts 1 more day! 4/30/14 is the last day, don't miss out. Here are the item's included, again, make sure you ask your dealer on-line or local store if they are participating in the PROMO.

http://www.nikonpromo.com/ar_rules.php

Can you buy direct from Nikon and get the deal? I don't see many scopes in my area.

 

[vinjet700]

Leupold, tried and true.

Edit: I do have a P-223 on my AR and never had an issue with it either.

 

[Maverick0313]

To each their own just my 2 cents. Great glass, love the mount and has treated me right.

Same here. Have the .223 and the .308.

 

[chale127]

I'm looking at picking up a M-223 and the M-308, you cannot beat what you get for the money, I'm not a fan of the scope bases but that's ok with me, that is easily rectified, and i can pick up two very nice scopes for the price of one leupold

 

[lax]

I am talking to someone about their used with Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x50, but I did just come across the bdc with m308 for $399 which is pretty good in my search.


https://www.primaryarms.com/NIKON-M-308-4-16x42-Riflescope-Matte-Nikoplex-p/nk8495.htm

 

[BradMacc82]

The one big gripe of mine with BDC scopes, reticle thickness.

Plays hell with real precise shots since they're typically in the .22 MOA range, doesn't sound like much, but it is.

 

[Redneck]

John, I know you said Mark 4, but what about a VXIII? Is your price range around $400? VXIII's are a but more than that, but have you considered them? Or a VXR? Im getting ready to drop the 6-18 Mark 2 from my .308 AR for a 4-12 VXIII. Cant freaking wait!

 

[armed ferret]

The one big gripe of mine with BDC scopes, reticle thickness.

Plays hell with real precise shots since they're typically in the .22 MOA range, doesn't sound like much, but it is.

liar. we all know thickness isn't a problem with which you struggle.

 

[lax]

John, I know you said Mark 4, but what about a VXIII? Is your price range around $400? VXIII's are a but more than that, but have you considered them? Or a VXR? Im getting ready to drop the 6-18 Mark 2 from my .308 AR for a 4-12 VXIII. Cant freaking wait!

I did. Believe me I have nothing against leupold. I have had the mark ar3-9, there shotgun scope and I still have a 2.5-8 vx3 handgun scope. They have all been great scopes. That said I did make a deal on a zeiss 4-14x50. Now I'm just looking for a quality 1" scope mount,