Scope question

Studlypwnss · June 11, 2018, 11:37 PM

I recently bought a Magnum Research lone eagle in .308. Was wondering if anyone had good luck with certain scopes surviving the recoil. I’ve been looking at Burris, Bushnell, Vortex, and Leupold. I am going for a fixed magnification because I just don’t need the variable where I’m going to be hunting with it. Any input is appreciated, thanks.

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Scoits · June 12, 2018, 07:04 AM

Take a look at a TRIJICON RMR. No mag but small light and tough.

**Aguila Blanca** · June 12, 2018, 10:27 AM

^^^ That's a reflex sight, not a scope.

Hal · June 12, 2018, 12:31 PM

I've been happy with my Swift scopes.
Pretty good ---for a low cost value scope.

Studlypwnss · June 12, 2018, 05:40 PM

They seem like a nice scope fore sure, I just don’t know how they would handle the recoil, especially with it being a ass end heavy gun it really likes the throw the barrel in the air. Kind of the same reason I’m finding it hard to go with vortex as well even though I have one of their pieces of glass on a .222 rem 700 bdl and love it.

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joed · June 12, 2018, 07:57 PM

In 40 years I have never had a Leupold fail me and one of them is that old. Don't see how you could go wrong.

Bottom Gun · June 15, 2018, 01:10 PM

Buy an American made scope like Leupold. You won't be sorry.

MTT TL · June 15, 2018, 01:45 PM

Where will you be hunting? At what ranges? In what kind of terrain? What is your maximum range shot that you feel confident taking?

I can name scopes all day but it really has to apply to your particulars.

bn12gg · June 17, 2018, 05:37 PM

I have a 3 x 9 - 40 Zeiss on my 30 06 x7 years. It has held up perfectly. Cost approx $400 7 years ago. I have Leupold scopes on 3 other firearms -- they are quality as well. You can't go wrong with Zeiss or Leupold glass imo.

.02. David.

June 11, 2018, 11:37 PM	#1
Studlypwnss Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2018 Posts: 2	Scope question I recently bought a Magnum Research lone eagle in .308. Was wondering if anyone had good luck with certain scopes surviving the recoil. I’ve been looking at Burris, Bushnell, Vortex, and Leupold. I am going for a fixed magnification because I just don’t need the variable where I’m going to be hunting with it. Any input is appreciated, thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by Studlypwnss; June 12, 2018 at 01:29 AM.

June 12, 2018, 07:57 PM	#6
joed Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2014 Posts: 442	In 40 years I have never had a Leupold fail me and one of them is that old. Don't see how you could go wrong. __________________ The 6 gun was once as common as the cellphone is today, and just as annoying when it went off in the theater.

June 15, 2018, 01:10 PM	#7
Bottom Gun Senior Member Join Date: October 13, 1998 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 1,092	Buy an American made scope like Leupold. You won't be sorry. __________________ NRA Life Member Mechanical engineers have their moments.

June 15, 2018, 01:45 PM	#8
MTT TL Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2009 Location: Quadling Country Posts: 2,780	Where will you be hunting? At what ranges? In what kind of terrain? What is your maximum range shot that you feel confident taking? I can name scopes all day but it really has to apply to your particulars. __________________ Thus a man should endeavor to reach this high place of courage with all his heart, and, so trying, never be backward in war.

June 12, 2018, 07:04 AM	#2
Scoits Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2017 Posts: 178	Take a look at a TRIJICON RMR. No mag but small light and tough.

June 12, 2018, 10:27 AM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	^^^ That's a reflex sight, not a scope.

June 12, 2018, 12:31 PM	#4
Hal Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 1998 Location: Ohio USA Posts: 8,563	I've been happy with my Swift scopes. Pretty good ---for a low cost value scope.

June 12, 2018, 05:40 PM	#5
Studlypwnss Junior Member Join Date: June 11, 2018 Posts: 2	They seem like a nice scope fore sure, I just don’t know how they would handle the recoil, especially with it being a ass end heavy gun it really likes the throw the barrel in the air. Kind of the same reason I’m finding it hard to go with vortex as well even though I have one of their pieces of glass on a .222 rem 700 bdl and love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

June 17, 2018, 05:37 PM	#9
bn12gg Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2011 Location: Winter Park, Florida Posts: 470	I have a 3 x 9 - 40 Zeiss on my 30 06 x7 years. It has held up perfectly. Cost approx $400 7 years ago. I have Leupold scopes on 3 other firearms -- they are quality as well. You can't go wrong with Zeiss or Leupold glass imo. .02. David.