Ideas for Ruger American Compact 308 scope thinking less than 150 yards; 18 barrel....

[tkdguy]

I am thinking this is a fast-handling and short range gun and maybe likely within heavy cover and brush. Not thinking to spend more than $350 for the scope. I want to keep the weight down. The rifle weighs about 6 pounds. Thanks...

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[Member 5605]

Look towards a 1-4 power or a 1-6.
That's what I'd use on something like that or on a lever rifle.

A Vortex or may be able to find a Leupold in that price range?

 

[The Heretic]

Scout Scope mount with a pistol scope that has long eye relief.

Unfortunately the mount adds more expense, but IMO it is worth it.

Also unfortunate is the fact that most pistol scopes of variable power start with 2X magnification. Not sure why Burris/Leupold/etc. can't manufacture a pistol scope that starts at 1X or 1.5X, but while they make LPVO with less eye relief for rifles, they do not for pistols. That said, I like my Burris 2-7X pistol scope on any rifle I mount it on.

YMMV but that has been my choice of scopes for most of my rifles. Only when I want to shoot more than 500 yards or with some rimfires or sometimes wanting high precision would I chose a pure rifle scope with more magnification.

 

[titsonritz]

A micro red dot will get you out 150 yards while keeping down the weight and footprint size.

 

[ZigZagZeke]

Here you go...

Crossfire II 3-9x40

Please Select Reticle | 1inch Tube

vortexoptics.com

Vortex has a lifetime, transferable, no questions asked warranty. If you don't like it after you buy it they will exchange it for another model with full credit. I bought a used Crossfire that turned out to be broken. They exchanged it for a new one free of charge. When I decided I didn't like that model they offered to upgrade me to a Viper 6.5-20x50 for $150.00. That's going from a $350 scope to a $700 scope for $150.00. Yeah, I like Vortex optics.

 

[tkdguy]

A micro red dot will get you out 150 yards while keeping down the weight and footprint size.

Will that red dot work in freezing weather or die quickly....

 

[Arne K]

Leupold FX II 2.5x20 Ultralight is well within your budget. I have one on my 45-70 Guide Gun and love it.

 

[The Heretic]

Will that red dot work in freezing weather or die quickly....

Meprolight M21 or Trijicon RMR - dual illumination with Tritium and Fiber Optics, no batteries - the M21 is what I use on my PS90 rifles for work out to 200 yards.

 

[gunfreak]

Here you go...

Crossfire II 3-9x40

Please Select Reticle | 1inch Tube

vortexoptics.com

Vortex has a lifetime, transferable, no questions asked warranty. If you don't like it after you buy it they will exchange it for another model with full credit. I bought a used Crossfire that turned out to be broken. They exchanged it for a new one free of charge. When I decided I didn't like that model they offered to upgrade me to a Viper 6.5-20x50 for $150.00. That's going from a $350 scope to a $700 scope for $150.00. Yeah, I like Vortex optics.

I'll second the Vortex Crossfire, I have one on my 243 youth model. It's the handiest rifle I've ever owned.
One other thing I'll suggest is getting a bigger bolt handle from Glades Armory. I put one on the 243 and 30-06, huge difference in running the action.

 

[titsonritz]

Will that red dot work in freezing weather or die quickly....

I guess that would depend on the optic, Aimpoint specs the T-2 and CompM5 as operable between -49°F and 160°F, Eotech was sued by the U.S. military and government agencies for optics that failed in extreme temperatures.

 

[DizzyJ]

This is a good topic. I've been contemplating this very question for a 300 BLK bolt action. Same rifle as you mentioned in fact.

 

[Nwcid]

I also agree with the 1-4 or 1-6. I have this set up on a few of my rifles.

At 1x you can run both eyes open at close distances. If you need a little more range, dial it up.

There are many good brands that should get you there in your price range.

I have always liked the idea of the "scout" rifle with the forward scope. Maybe I did not practice enough, but it does not work well for me.

 

[turq]

More money but a Trijicon MRO green dot, add a 3x multipier later if needed. Need a long rail to mount both.

 

[Lazyfaire]

Leupold FX II 2.5x20 Ultralight is well within your budget. I have one on my 45-70 Guide Gun and love it.

Have this same scope on my 45-70 as well

 

[mtndewjustin]

Leupold VX-Freedom Rifle Scope 4-12x 40mm Hunt Plex Reticle Matte

With the VX-Freedom you get best-in-class optics and unbeatable accuracy. It’s also everything you expect from a Leupold: designed, machined, and...

www.midwayusa.com

Love this scope! Better than my vortex I had

 

[echo1]

I've got Vortex 1X4 on my Henry and will be adding another Vortex 2X7 to my Ruger American X39. On my Savage 99F I've got an old Weaver 2X7 Omnivision. PAX

 

[BigDog67]

Have the Compact in 7mm-08 for the grandkids. I put a Nikon Buckmaster II on it. Small, compact scope and the grandson can ring the 400yd gong with it no problem.