number of rounds

[plumeja]

Was wondering how many rounds a scope can handle. I saw an add for a used scope that had about 400 308 rounds through it. It is a vortex scope so at lest they have the vip warranty i guess

 

[scrmblr1982cj8]

I've not heard of a high quality scope (NF, Leupold, S&B, Vortex, etc) failing due to an excessive number of appropriate rounds fired, i.e., a Leupold failing on a .308.

I've heard numerous accounts of a scopes failing after being subjected to multiple rounds of large caliber rounds (.50 cal, .338 LM, etc).

The Vortex should have zero issues with 400 rounds of .308.

 

[Sully2]

The .308 is a pussycat...Have no fear about number of 308's fired hurting a good scope

 

[Jcub]

It's a vortex, it doesn't matter haha.

 

[LouBoyd]

Was wondering how many rounds a scope can handle. I saw an add for a used scope that had about 400 308 rounds through it. It is a vortex scope so at lest they have the vip warranty i guess

The damage to a scope which is properly mounted in rings will be far less from firing thousands of rounds than from dropping the rifle once scope first a foot onto a rock. You just don't notice the damage until the next time you shoot and it wont hold zero.

Round count means something to barrels but not scopes.

 

[FearNoWind]

Round count means something to barrels but not scopes.

If you put a cheap scope on a heavy recoil rifle (say a Tasco Hunter on a 50 BMG) it isn't going to last. But serious hunters/competition shooters don't pair up cheap scopes with good rifles. If you're looking for a standard to follow, Lou has the right idea. Round count means something to barrels but not to quality scopes. Vortex makes quality scopes. Try to avoid putting a .22 rimfire scope on a high power rifle like a 308.