i've been lurking around this forum for some time and i must say that ive learned alot in the last 3 weeks. so, thank you to everybody who has participated here. now to my question, i bought a remington 700 SPS tactical in .308(pick it up monday 4-24)<yeaaa> and i was planning on putting a leupold mark 4 3.5-10x40mm LR/T M2 Illum. Reticle on it but i'm still waiting on some funds. will a mark AR 1.5-4X20 take the recoil of the .308? i know this is a "noob" question but i just dont want to damage the glass for my AR.
Rifle Scopes my first post and question
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Re: my first post
Welcome to SH!
Good luck with the new rifle.
There are Midway discount codes in the equipment area here. It isn't a lot but every little bit helps. Also, you can shop the sample list on SWFA for a deal as well as the Optics For Sale section here.
As for using the Mark AR scope on the 308 I would say give Leupold a call or email to see if they approve.
Welcome to SH!
Good luck with the new rifle.
There are Midway discount codes in the equipment area here. It isn't a lot but every little bit helps. Also, you can shop the sample list on SWFA for a deal as well as the Optics For Sale section here.
As for using the Mark AR scope on the 308 I would say give Leupold a call or email to see if they approve.
Re: my first post
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2511668#Post2511668
some thoughts on the MARK AR
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2511668#Post2511668
some thoughts on the MARK AR
Re: my first post
Just a thought of my own, any scope that wont hold up to .308 recoil hasn't got any business in my collection. Unless its made for air rifles, I cant imagine why a scope wouldn't survive that.
Just a thought of my own, any scope that wont hold up to .308 recoil hasn't got any business in my collection. Unless its made for air rifles, I cant imagine why a scope wouldn't survive that.
Re: my first post
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a thought of my own, any scope that wont hold up to .308 recoil hasn't got any business in my collection. Unless its made for air rifles, I cant imagine why a scope wouldn't survive that. </div></div>
Very well stated.
Unless it states not to mount it on your warranty I would not worry about it. If it fails send it to Leupold. They are pretty good about replacing faulty gear. Welcome aboard.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a thought of my own, any scope that wont hold up to .308 recoil hasn't got any business in my collection. Unless its made for air rifles, I cant imagine why a scope wouldn't survive that. </div></div>
Very well stated.
Unless it states not to mount it on your warranty I would not worry about it. If it fails send it to Leupold. They are pretty good about replacing faulty gear. Welcome aboard.
Re: my first post and question
The Mark AR will hold up fine on a .308 rifle. You can even order the correct BDC knob from Leupold.
The Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm LR/T M2 IR you mention is a very nice scope. I have that exact model on my MIA (TMR reticle).
One thing you may wish to consider if you plan to do a lot of target shooting vs. tactical shooting is that the M2 has .5 MOA adjustment clicks vs. .25 MOA with the M1.
The reason this scope is on my M1A is because the M1A is a 1 MOA rifle with match ammo, and a 1.5 MOA rifle (at best) shooting military ball ammo. The .5 MOA clicks don't seem to matter that much with this degree of accuracy, but they can be kind of irritating on a sub-MOA gun if you're trying to put shots right in the middle of your target.
The Mark AR will hold up fine on a .308 rifle. You can even order the correct BDC knob from Leupold.
The Mark 4 3.5-10x40mm LR/T M2 IR you mention is a very nice scope. I have that exact model on my MIA (TMR reticle).
One thing you may wish to consider if you plan to do a lot of target shooting vs. tactical shooting is that the M2 has .5 MOA adjustment clicks vs. .25 MOA with the M1.
The reason this scope is on my M1A is because the M1A is a 1 MOA rifle with match ammo, and a 1.5 MOA rifle (at best) shooting military ball ammo. The .5 MOA clicks don't seem to matter that much with this degree of accuracy, but they can be kind of irritating on a sub-MOA gun if you're trying to put shots right in the middle of your target.
Re: my first post and question
The Mark AR are really nice scopes for the price and they will take the recoil no problem. I feel you could put one and a 300win and be fine. I have one on DPMS LR308 and it has not had any issues.
If we can be of help in getting you a scope such as a Leupold feel free to ask. We are a Leupold LE / MIL dealer.
Mike @ CST
The Mark AR are really nice scopes for the price and they will take the recoil no problem. I feel you could put one and a 300win and be fine. I have one on DPMS LR308 and it has not had any issues.
If we can be of help in getting you a scope such as a Leupold feel free to ask. We are a Leupold LE / MIL dealer.
Mike @ CST
Re: my first post
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a thought of my own, any scope that wont hold up to .308 recoil hasn't got any business in my collection. Unless its made for air rifles, I cant imagine why a scope wouldn't survive that. </div></div>
^This
.308 isn't too hard on scopes..
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just a thought of my own, any scope that wont hold up to .308 recoil hasn't got any business in my collection. Unless its made for air rifles, I cant imagine why a scope wouldn't survive that. </div></div>
^This
.308 isn't too hard on scopes..
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