Scope for Howa .308

[MrTwincolts]

Just bought a Howa model 1500 .308 need to know what a good, affordable, high powered scope would be. One that doesnt break the bank.

 

[MrTwincolts]

Just picked up a Nikon buckmaster 4.5x14x40 with the BDC reticle, going to test it out this weekend. So far it seems like a good scope.

 

[MrTwincolts]

Took the gun out this weekend and the scope worked excellent. Nikon makes an awesome product!!! Love the BDC reticle.

 

[dobarker]

I had one of those on a .300 win mag for a while and it stood up to stout home-rolled loads great. Nice clear optics and a lifetime warranty. Good choice.

 

[OldFart81]

I have a Sightron S2, 4.5-14x44mm on my Howa 308.....great glass, a little pricy...$325 at the time....broke my old 4X Weaver on my 30-06 (40 years old scope and rifle) so I hastedly bought a cheap scope....its called Intensity Optics 2.8-10x44mm....nice build quality (now a Weaver 40/44 Weaver 2.8-10x44 40/44 Rifle Scope )..... and it has been holding up on the 06 for 2 years now and never had to reset zero....paid less than $100 from Natchez.....

 

[MrTwincolts]

Did you ever have a problem with Remington factory loads? I broke it in with a box of american eagle and the action was very smooth, and then sighted it in with remington core lokt and the bolt got really tight when locking it in and out. i stopped about half way through that box and started on a box of fusion and it ran smooth again.

 

[OldFart81]

Did you ever have a problem with Remington factory loads? I broke it in with a box of american eagle and the action was very smooth, and then sighted it in with remington core lokt and the bolt got really tight when locking it in and out. i stopped about half way through that box and started on a box of fusion and it ran smooth again.

Never a problem with any factory ammo....never used fusion.....