r/canadaguns • u/alfred250 • Apr 03 '26

Buy recommendations First 308, need scope recommendations

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Any scope recommendations for my first 308? Mostly for coyotes/targets 300-500 yards on a ~$2500 budget?

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u/goshathegreat Apr 03 '26

That thing is going to kick lol.

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u/alfred250 Apr 03 '26

Yeah… 5.7 lb. At least the hike will be easier!

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u/Romulin-romm Apr 03 '26

Guys it’s a .308 it will not “kick”. My vote is Leupold VX6 3-18x44.

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u/Flat-Dark-Earth Big Bore Specialist Apr 03 '26

While the 308 is not a heavy recoiling cartridge, it will be a little snappy in a light configuration like this. A little less so with rings and scope.

I recently bought a rifle that also weighs 5.7lbs and shot it both in 308 and 6.5CM, the 308 was notably more.