DA or Mr.Big

[KENBOB10]

What power scope would be the max in shooting a .308. I really like my scope which is a Nikon Prostaff 3x9. My problem is I have a pair of Pentax 16x25 power compact binocs and when I spot a deer and put my rifle up it looks really small. I shoot 180 gr core lock bullets and accuracy is no problem.

 

[mr.big]

I had an 8-25 Leupold,,it sux for deer hunting,,3.5-10 is biggest I would put on a deerrifle,,

 

[KENBOB10]

Thanks big.

 

[JimFromTN]

Look at the nikon monarch series. You already have a nikon so you know they make good scopes. The monarch is several steps above the prostaff. The prostaff has 90% light transmission. The monarch has 95% light transmission. They have a 3-12 and a 4-16. Its as good if not better than anything else in its price range. Best prices are on ebay. Just make sure the seller has good feedback.

 

[Andrew H. Morton]

Agree with JimFromTN.....I have two Monarch UCC 4X12X40. Light transmission and clarity are excellent. Have never tried the higher dollar scopes, but see no need to do so.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

I had an 8-25 Leupold,,it sux for deer hunting,,3.5-10 is biggest I would put on a deerrifle,,

same here. I had a 4.5-14 and it was too much on the low end.
I haven't had a good experience from Nikons. I had a Monarch. I sold the POS and got a VX-III. Best thing I ever did.

 

[Whelen Man]

3-9or10 is just right for sitting in the woods but useable for fields. 4.5-14 is just right for sitting on a field but useable for woods. That's how I would sum it up.

 

[jakeway]

I like the 2-7 for woods hunting. Have that power range on two rifles and my ML. Got a 3-9 on my .270 for when I hunt edges of fields.