Durable Scope

[jlorensen]

I grabbed a Savage 10 a few weeks ago (.308 with 16.5" bbl) with intent of having a rifle available for my kids or friends to use if they go to the range with me. My intention is for this rifle to be quite durable, not a bank breaker, and something that new folks can shoot out to 500 yds or so. I'm searching around for a "tough" scope, with magnification around 12x or so. It's been suggested I look at the offerings from SWFA and Primary Arms, but I also wanted to ask if there are any other manufacturer's I should look at with a reputation for durability?

Thanks!

 

[b6graham]

budget is hugely important

but based on nothing. strike eagle 5-25 or midas tac

 

[jlorensen]

Sorry....forgot budget...... I'd like to be around $600-ish.

 

[b6graham]

i'd still be looking at the two i suggested. might need to be PX findings for midas tac but they are both scopes that you won't exactly outgrow quickly

 

[Kevins750]

you don't need a zero stop for 500yds, my choice would be a weaver tactical 3-15x50, I am not fond of the lower priced
Vortex or athlon's. Swfa 3-15 and at an even lower price a bushnell engage 4-16 are some options. Leaves you money for rings
And ammo

 

[stello1001]

Weaver Tactical hands down

 

[Nosigforyou]

Ares 2.5-15 from @gr8fuldoug at Cameraland is another option to consider.

 

[Solidsnake85]

Vortex strike eagle 5x25/56. about 650 on sportsmans guide and you can use 4 pay to help break up the cost. the scope should serve you well for a long time. plus the warrenty is great. if you use code WARPOET you save 20 more dollars. its a youtube channel i watch. Like kevin said you dont need a zero stop at 500 BUT if you decide to shoot at longer distance you have it. Glass is fair also. I have a gen 2 razor 4.5x27. I can tell a diff in glass but not enough to make me not want a strike eagle. Im not a scope expert just trying to help. These guys on here wont steer you wrong they have more knowledge than i do.


Solid Snake...

 

[jdodd]

I wonder if camerland still has the bushnell lrts 3-12s? Those were like 650 and are a steal at that price. Great glass, tracks and nice reticle.

@gr8fuldoug