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ceejayex
Optics GrassHopper Joined: February/12/2010 Location: Oxford, MI Status: Offline Points: 26 |
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Posted: February/12/2010 at 12:32 |
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Hey Guys,
I am new here. Looking for a scope for my 308. Want to reach out to 600-800yds. Been researching the 1-4x24 Vortex Viper PST. From what I can gather this is calibrated for 223. Then I researched some of the other scopes which are longer ( Diamond Back 4-14x42) but I am afraid due to the length that it will interfere with the charging handle. Do you guys have any suggestions. I need to stay withinn the 500.00 range. Thanks
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SVT_Tactical
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but this is a 4x like the viper not great of 800 yd precision shots Edited by SVT_Tactical - February/12/2010 at 12:49 |
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greywolf
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If I'm not mistaken, the Viper PST 1-4 isn't calibrated for anything - it is a mil/mil or moa/moa scope with a reticle that will allow YOU to do holdover based on what you know about your particular load/caliber. It isn't a BDC style for a particular load.
I'm going to get one for both my 5.56 AR and my Kel Tech RFB .308 and as long as I know the bullet drop at different ranges I'll be able to use the reticle and subtensions for a fast BDC based on that.
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Rancid Coolaid
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For 600-800 yards,, you are gonna want more than a 1-4X. My AR10 wears a 2.5-10 and that is pretty good, will probably go to a 3-12 eventually.
The scope should not interfere with the charging handle, but it might be close. The 10X SuperSniper would be a good choice. |
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GetSome
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You can always buy a charging handle with an extended latch, or just an extended latch
http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1387/Product/AR_15_M16_TACTICAL_LATCH. Good Luck |
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Dale Clifford
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If your having charging handle problems, I suspect you have the scope mounted too low. Are you using extra mounts, or AR type mounts?. The headposition on AR is higher than most , and raising the scope to the handle ht. works best. I would also suggest getting a Magpul adjustable stock, which will allow almost any combination of scope and rings. |
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Rancid Coolaid
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I have the PRS on my AR10, it is a great stock, no question, makes shooting with a scope much, much easier. |
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