Best Scope For 308 2023

Hunting is one of the favorite leisure activities for many people. Well-chosen equipment is an extremely important aspect of hunting.

Many professional hunters use 308 caliber shotguns that offer an excellent range and destructive power for big game hunting. The following article lists the top quality 308 riflescope models. Combined with the capabilities of high-tech optics, 308 rifles perform at their best at virtually any range.

308 Scope Review | Best 308 Rifle Scope | Best Dcope for 308 Long Range

Image	Product	Brand
	Primary Arms 1-6x24mm SFP Gen III Illuminated Riflescope for 308	Primary Arms
	Leupold MARK 5HD 3.6-18x44 Rifle Scope For 308	Leupold
	Primary Arms SFP 1-8x24 SFP Riflescope For 308	Primary Arms
	Trijicon ACOG 3.5x35 Scope TA51 Mount	Trijicon
	Leupold VX-freedom AR 1.5-4x20 Riflescope	Leupold
	Trijicon ACOG 4x32 Red Dot Scope For 308	Trijicon
	Valdada IOR Crusader Tactical 5.8-40x56 Riflescope	Valdada
	Meopta MeoPro Optika 5-30x56mm Rifle Scope	Meopta
	TruGlo Tru-Brite 1-6x24mm Riflescope	TruGlo
	Bushnell AR Optics Riflescope 1-8x24mm	Bushnell
	SightMark Core TX 1-4x24DCR Riflescope	SightMark
	Hawke Sport Optics Vantage 30 WA 3-9x42 Riflescope	Hawke Sport Optics
	Barska 2.5-15x56mm AR6 Riflescope	Barska
	Sightmark ATC 5-20x40 SCR-308 Riflescope	Sightmark
	Hawke Sport Optics Endurance 30 WA	Hawke Sport Optics
	Barra Optics 3-9x50mm H20 Compact Riflescope	Barra Optics

#1 Primary Arms 1-6x24mm SFP Gen III Illuminated Riflescope For 308

The newest model of an optical sight from the world’s most famous manufacturer is equipped with a specialized illumination that provides bullet fall compensation, wind retention, comfortable and fast aiming at a moving target, and range estimation. The patented scope system is extremely easy to use and intuitive, accurate at 300-800 yards. The 3rd generation 6×24 riflescope features a robust second focal plane design that holds the reticle on your target for quick lock onto your target even at low power and high functionality when used at maximum power. Rugged, waterproof, and lightweight – it is the perfect companion for any shooter.

#2 Leupold MARK 5HD 3.6-18×44 Rifle Scope For 308

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Optical sight designed by the best engineers in the arms industry. Ensures increased shooting accuracy and productivity. Equipped with a fast-focusing eyepiece, making it easy to find targets on hunting grounds. This scope utilizes a lighting control system that provides an incredibly bright sight image, ensuring excellent target visibility even in pitch darkness. Use this telescopic sight to increase your hunting productivity.

#3 Primary Arms SFP 1-8×24 SFP Riflescope

The unique combination of using an improved second focal plane guarantees bullet fall compensation and wind retention when aiming at a moving target using the ACSS reticle. Primary Arms scopes are designed in the second focal plane, so even with significant magnification, your reticle will remain stationary in order to better aim even at long distances — 0-800 yards. The scope not only has incredible optical performance but is also housed in a waterproof and fog-resistant, robust tube with a diameter of 30 millimeters. Confident shooting is guaranteed for you.

#4 Trijicon ACOG 3.5×35 Scope For 308 (TA51 Mount)

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The newest scope model with TA51 mount, the TA11H ballistic reticle is equipped with a BAC horseshoe reticle and an innovative targeting system. This rifle scope has a unique reticle calibrated for both .308 flat top hunting rifles and 5.56 rifles. Provides excellent target visibility at a distance of 1000 meters. When used with the latest rifle models, an effective range of up to 1200 meters is guaranteed. The scopes are optionally equipped with a flat top adapter for superior daylight illumination with fiber optics. At night, this scope model is illuminated with tritium. A revolutionary riflescope originally developed for the military, it is offered in a lightweight and compact design. Available in a variety of reticle configurations, the scope provides the perfect addition to your hunting arsenal thanks to its lightweight and excellent adaptability to the needs of the shooter.

#5 Leupold VX-freedom AR 1.5-4×20 Riflescope

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A dedicated rifle scope model provides the features required to get the most out of your hunting rifle. The 1.5-4 model provides the widest field of view, allowing you to take accurate shots at almost any distance. Using the highest quality materials and innovative technologies, it delivers legendary performance and maximum reliability. Your hunt will always be extremely successful when you add this telescopic sight to your arsenal.

#6 Trijicon ACOG 4×32 Red Dot Scope For 308

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The advanced combat riflescope with amber crosshair and illumination for caliber 308 rifles ensures excellent target visibility at all distances. Designed to meet the advanced requirements of the US government’s Special Operations Command, the fixed power riflescope is designed to work in virtually any lighting condition. An extremely popular model among US special forces, it guarantees aimed fire at a distance of 800 meters. The rifle scope has tritium-illuminated night illumination for a soft glow that does not impair vision.

#7 Valdada IOR Crusader Tactical Rifle Scope

A completely new optical sight that no one can compete with in terms of technical equipment. A true technical wonder boasts the following new, innovative features — high-quality low dispersion Schott glass, incredible mid tube parallax control, delivering crystal clear images at virtually any distance. The arrow is guaranteed by a wide viewing angle, excellent vision relief, and sharp razor sharpness. The image is available in true, natural colors, and the 100 clicks per revolution exposed turret, secondary impact point indicator and fast focus eyepiece provide dynamic aiming, guaranteeing aimed fire at impressive distances on multiple targets simultaneously. Premium tactical rings and sun visor included.

#8 Meopta MeoPro Optika Rifle Scope For 308 (5-30x56mm)

Choose your preferred reticle, and precisely eliminate selected targets at virtually any distance thanks to the unique reticle model. Designed by top design engineers, this telescopic sight provides exceptional clarity at high resolution. This scope’s lenses contain specialized coatings that significantly increase light transmission and add innovative scratch protection. Convenient settings allow you to easily adjust the main parameters of the scope to personalize the aiming mode. Maximum performance guaranteed.

#9 TruGlo Tru-Brite 1-6x24mm Riflescope

Choose your preferred reticle, and precisely eliminate selected targets at virtually any distance thanks to the unique reticle model. Designed by top design engineers, this telescopic sight provides exceptional clarity at high resolution. This scope’s lenses contain specialized coatings that significantly increase light transmission and add innovative scratch protection. Convenient settings allow you to easily adjust the main parameters of the scope to personalize the aiming mode. Maximum performance guaranteed.

#10 Bushnell AR Optics Riflescope 1-8x24mm

The newest model of high-quality optics provides unique opportunities for the precision shooting of any size of the game with your favorite 308 rifle. The sight ideally complements rifles 22 LR, 223, 5.56, 308, 300 calibers. Each scope is equipped with a drop-down lever for convenient power switching. It can be mounted at two different heights, making the scope as easy to use as the rifle it is mounted on. The new range of scopes will definitely not disappoint you.

#11 SightMark Core TX 1-4x24DCR Riflescope

The latest rifle scope for caliber 308 rifles guarantees unmatched precision at long and medium ranges. A reticle made of etched glass in red and or green with specialized illumination ensures optimal image perception, withstanding years of heavy use. The sights from the company are equipped with open lockable revolvers that optimize the individual adjustment of the aiming process. All settings can be quickly and easily adjusted to quickly compensate for bullet drop, corrected for wind and other optical effects to improve target
visibility.

#12 Hawke Sport Optics Vantage 30 WA 3-9×42 Riflescope

The riflescope has been specially designed to be the perfect complement to a hunting or sporting rifle. This rifle scope is built with strong and durable components to ensure long-term serviceability. This sight model was developed by leading experts in the field of weapons production. If you are looking for the perfect addition to your hunting gear, this is the scope model for you – thanks to its exceptional attention to quality, this scope model guarantees an outstanding sighting range for your weapon.

#13 Barska 2.5-15x56mm AR6 Riflescope

The latest rifle scope for wide-range hunting rifles guarantees a significant expansion of the range of your favorite rifle at virtually any distance. Thanks to the use of the best components and materials on the market today, long-term use of the optics is guaranteed in almost all-weather conditions. Extremely resistant to corrosion and additionally processed using innovative technologies, the parts of the product work like a Swiss watch, even when tracking and shooting at prey is difficult.

#14 Sightmark ATC 5-20×40 SCR-308 Riflescope

Waterproof, shockproof, and anti-fog sight with IP67 protection degree guarantees successful use in almost all weather and climatic conditions. Designed specifically for caliber 308 hunting rifles, it guarantees a significant increase in the productivity of your rifle when shooting at distances in excess of 500 meters. The sight has a finely engraved SCR-308 reticle with red markings, lighting, and 150-degree calibration tension lines. Compensation is provided for the flight of a bullet when firing at long distances. This sight is perfect both for completing your hunting arsenal and for upgrading your rifle to participate in shooting sports competitions.

#15 Hawke Sport Optics Endurance 30 WA

This rifle scope model is a professional addition to your hunting arsenal, allowing you to significantly expand the range of the rifle’s use both for hunting big game and for sporting events. The wide-angle optical system boasts a stunning field of view that provides unique image detail when looking at targets over 700 meters away. An important 4-inch exit pupil distance is maintained.

#Bonus: Barra Optics 3-9x50mm H20 Compact Riflescope

The hunting scope with a second focal plane is equipped with attachments and an eyepiece with fast focusing. Convenient settings allow you to quickly and effectively set the main parameters of the sight as conveniently as possible for the shooter. This sight model is distinguished by low magnification, while significantly expanding the shooter’s field of view. The standard United States warranty covers all states, allowing this optics to be shipped by air or across borders.

FAQ

Conclusion

When hunting, it is very important to use high-quality optics due to the specific nature of hunting in difficult weather conditions or at night. Thanks to the equipment of the weapon with high-quality optics, optimal firing efficiency is achieved.
The article lists the most popular types of rifle scopes for 308 caliber firearms among professional hunters. Looking for the most versatile model — focus on model number #7. The most high-tech models — #8 in #9. The most professional model is model #15.

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Yury Alexeev

Gun and Hunting Expert

The author of analytical top articles on firearms and accessories — a recognized expert in the field of survival in the wild, the author of many articles on quality camping and hunting equipment, and a firearms enthusiast. Due to many years of experience in hunting trips and studying the technical side of collecting firearms — both for hunting and for clay pigeon shooting — the author has many valuable tips to harmonize the passion for hunting and bring to it exceptional quality in terms of equipment and outfit.

My articles are precisely analyzed technical information and equipment specifications that allow a real hunter to assemble a decent set of weapons for multi-day outings in the wild. From the tents to the well-oiled gun, everything should meet the demands of the extreme entertainment enthusiast. Technically perfect weapons can greatly facilitate hunting even in the wilderness — choosing only the most qualitative, modern optics and other accessories for weapons, hunting efficiency will be maximum.

When choosing a weapon for hunting, pay attention to its specifications, and, above all, to the convenience for yourself — using high-quality equipment, you will discover the wonderful world of accurate shooting and successful hunting even in those weather conditions that don’t imply hope for the shooter's eyes. Yury Alexeev - weapon and hunting expert, CEO of Silencer.Systems

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