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fragtagninja · August 27, 2013, 10:30 PM

Hey guys I am over my head a little with optics at this point. Perhaps someone could help break this down for me? I understand basic rifle scope 101. Windage, elevation, etc. However there are a ton of features I am not very familiar with. Some I understand like BDC, but others I am a little hazy on. Then there is determining the quality. I know Leupold has a good name as does Burris, and I guess Nikons are supposed to be pretty good as well. Of course the obvious answer to this problem is an EOTech or an Aimpoint PRO, but I want something with some magnification and one of the rifles I am considering is a .308 with 18" barrel. That said just a red dot on such a thing is a waste. I also plan to hunt with it. About the only things I really know I want is clarity, and a wide field of view, but I don't know how to make sure I get that. I would also like to stay in the $500 range.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

August 27, 2013, 10:30 PM	#1
fragtagninja Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2013 Posts: 194	Help With Optics Please Hey guys I am over my head a little with optics at this point. Perhaps someone could help break this down for me? I understand basic rifle scope 101. Windage, elevation, etc. However there are a ton of features I am not very familiar with. Some I understand like BDC, but others I am a little hazy on. Then there is determining the quality. I know Leupold has a good name as does Burris, and I guess Nikons are supposed to be pretty good as well. Of course the obvious answer to this problem is an EOTech or an Aimpoint PRO, but I want something with some magnification and one of the rifles I am considering is a .308 with 18" barrel. That said just a red dot on such a thing is a waste. I also plan to hunt with it. About the only things I really know I want is clarity, and a wide field of view, but I don't know how to make sure I get that. I would also like to stay in the $500 range. Any help would be greatly appreciated.