Help an Amature out!

[vrepola]

Ok guys I have been a member for 5 years and always seemed to find answers reading. I have a few questions for you guys.

First I shoot a 308 with a 168gr Amax loaded to just over 2700fps. I am looking to get to 500 yards maybe a little further. I have been shooting using a Nikon Prostaff 4-12 BDC and am looking to go to a scope that I can dial the turrets instead of hold over. I have narrowed my scope choices down to three but need to know how much MOA adjustment in the scope I need to get a 168Amax to 500 yards. Is a scope with 40MOA enough adjustment, or should I be looking for one with more adjustment?

The scope I'm looking at is the Bushnell Elite Tactical 5-15x40. Any thoughts on this scope? Also thinking of a Vortex Viper HS or a SWFA SS 10x42 but like the idea of a variable scope.

Ok experts I need your help.

GO

 

[roninflag]

i like a variable power scope; like the bushnell.

 

[J300UM]

My cousin and two of my buddies have the viper hs all in 4-16x44. They're all very happy with them and they'll have more than enough adjustment to get you what you wantgun)

 

[aj427ci]

I have both the hs-t and hs-lr, both great scopes for the money and plenty of elevation to get out and touch something.

 

[WildRose]

Ok guys I have been a member for 5 years and always seemed to find answers reading. I have a few questions for you guys.

First I shoot a 308 with a 168gr Amax loaded to just over 2700fps. I am looking to get to 500 yards maybe a little further. I have been shooting using a Nikon Prostaff 4-12 BDC and am looking to go to a scope that I can dial the turrets instead of hold over. I have narrowed my scope choices down to three but need to know how much MOA adjustment in the scope I need to get a 168Amax to 500 yards. Is a scope with 40MOA enough adjustment, or should I be looking for one with more adjustment?

The scope I'm looking at is the Bushnell Elite Tactical 5-15x40. Any thoughts on this scope? Also thinking of a Vortex Viper HS or a SWFA SS 10x42 but like the idea of a variable scope.

Ok experts I need your help.

GO

Run your drops through a ballistic calculator to be sure but I'd bet you need no more than about 12 MOA at most to get to 500yds. Probably closer to 8 MOA so any of those scopes will get you there.

I've got a Vortex Viper PST 4-16x50 EBR-1 MRAD listed in the classifieds here that I'm positive would work well for you.

 

[Lone Hunter]

Look on the manufactures specs for each of the scopes you are considering. You can then see how much come up you need. You can also use a 10,20 or 30 moa base if needed. I have a 20 moa base on several rifles and go to 1000 real easy. Here is a link to a free good ballistic calculator.
JBM - Calculations - Trajectory

 

[WildRose]

Look on the manufactures specs for each of the scopes you are considering. You can then see how much come up you need. You can also use a 10,20 or 30 moa base if needed. I have a 20 moa base on several rifles and go to 1000 real easy. Here is a link to a free good ballistic calculator.
JBM - Calculations - Trajectory

With a max range of 500yds it doesn't matter.

 

[Dgd6mm]

Wth a 100 yard zero it shouid take you about 11moa to get to 500 yards, if it takes less great. If you have a flat base hopefully your scope will be close to mechanical center.

 

[Lone Hunter]

With a max range of 500yds it doesn't matter.

Rose, You know as well as I do that if you shoot at 500 your going to have to try 1000 or better. LOL

 

[WildRose]

Rose, You know as well as I do that if you shoot at 500 your going to have to try 1000 or better. LOL

Only if you have a place to do it... .gun)

The nice thing about shooting 1,000yds targets with a 308 is you can pull the trigger, eat a sandwich, and still have time to sip a beer before looking to see if it hit.