Optic for FN PBR XP .308?

[Cameron]

I have been looking for a .308 bolt gun for some time and found a deal on a brand new Fabrique Nationale Patrol Bolt Rifle XP that I just could not pass up, it will be shipped out to me next week.

FN PBR XP 308 Win. Detachable Box Magazine 20” Fluted Barrel
The PBR XP is built on a Pre-’64 style bolt-action featuring Controlled Round Feeding, a massive external claw extractor, proven three position safety and a one-piece MIL-STD M1913 steel optics rail utilizing oversize 8-40 mounting screws.

• 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO
• 20” fluted cold rotary hammer-forged medium heavy barrel with a four-groove, right-hand, 1 in 12” twist rate and recessed target-style muzzle crown
• FN/Hogue synthetic stock in olive drab with full-length aluminum bedding block
• Detachable box magazine
• Three-position safety
• Controlled Round Feed with external claw extractor

http://www.fnhusa.com/support/images/dynamic/l/FNM0012l.jpg

I need to get a decent optic for it. While I know I could spend thousands of dollars for a super special forces night vision 2-1,300x180 something or other, I am really looking for a decent optic below a thousand bucks.

I recently bought an IOR Valdada fro my FAL that I am very impressed with and I am considering a some of their options. http://www.valdada.com/vn/ior/03

I am looking for something with a ranging reticle (like the MP8 reticle on the IOR) or even a Mil-Dot.... and perhaps something that I can get calibrated dial for a .308...

Anyone have an good experience with a moderately priced scope?

Thanks in advance.
Cameron

[copenhagen]

I was lucky and got this TA11E ACOG from Optics Planet for $1000. I believe the MSRP is $1400. When I BZO'd it at 100 yards, I was getting clover leafs, so I'm pretty happy. It took awhile though, because it was about 6 feet off out of the box. Plenty of room for adjustment though. I had to buy a one piece rail from Badger and Karsten Cheek Piece in order to get the sight alignment I desired.

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[Wayfarin'Stranger]

Check out the scope reviews over at www.snipercentral.com and take a look at the Falcon Optics 4-14x40mm Front Focal Plane (FFP) tactical scope.

It's a very well built scope, and with the FFP optic you can range targets at any magnification - compared to only being able to use the mil-dots at the lowest power setting on most tactical sopes.....best of all it comes in at around $400.

Good Luck