What is the best scope to put on a 308?

Best . 308 Scopes

SWFA SS Ultralight 2.5-10×32.
Burris Scout Riflescope 2-7x32mm.
Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40mm Riflescope.
Primary Arms SLx 4-14x44mm FFP Rifle Scope.
EOTECH Vudu 3.5-18x50mm FFP Riflescope.
NightForce SHV 5-20x56mm Riflescope.
Vortex Viper HST 6-24X50mm Riflescope.

What scope does military use on 308?

Leupold has provided scopes for the Army’s M110 and the M2010 enhanced sniper rifle in . 300 Winchester Magnum, which replaced the . 308 caliber M24 sniper rifle. The company also built a scope specifically designed for the Army’s Precision Sniper Rifle system but the service went with its previous scope instead.

What magnification is best for 308 rifle?

Parallax & Magnification With the 308, medium range at 150 to 300 yards is ideal. You’ll need 6-9x magnification here, making the Leupold VX-3i perfect for the job. If you like target shooting, it easily accommodates short range as well.

What scope is used by Marine snipers?

Scout Sniper Day Scope (SSDS)—Schmidt and Bender PM II 3–12×50. The M40 rifle is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps.

Is a 308 or 6.5 Creedmoor better?

The 6.5 Creedmoor shoots smaller diameter and generally more aerodynamic bullets than the . 308 Winchester. Therefore, the 6.5 Creedmoor has a slightly flatter trajectory, a little less wind drift, and less recoil.

What magnification do you need for 800 yards?

Both rifles serve very different purposes and demand different things from a rifle scope. As a general rule, 1x magnification per 100 yards of distance has been the prescription for some time. By that standard, one could adequately take an 800 yard shot with an 8x rifle scope.

Does the military use FFP scopes?

Aside from competition, military and police snipers also have a use for FFP scopes when there needs to be a rapid and precise follow-up shot. That could mean the shooter is spotting their own miss, or it could mean they are working with a spotter calling a correction.