Please recommend a compact scope for .308 carbine bolt gun...

[Boba Fett v2]

As this Ruger is a carbine, not exactly a long-range 'sniper' rifle, I'm inclined to keep the RDS with it.

I've not much experience at longer ranges, would the Aimpoint H-1 on the Ruger GSR be a good combination for defense shooting up to 100 yds. or so?

Yes, and I have tried a H1 on my GSR in the past with very positive results. However, you say that you intend this to be a SHTF type set-up. The GSR is purpose built to be a survival and self-defense rifle. In other words it'll put meat on your table and is fully capable of putting down potential threats. In that regard, I'd seriously consider something that has at least a little bit of magnification and a reticle. If your RDS takes a shit (yes, it can happen even with a proven optic like an Aimpoint), at least you'll have a reticle to work with. I would also strongly advise you to consider adding the XS Sightsystem rail I mentioned. It features a built-in rear sight aperture that you can use in the event your optics fail altogether. LPVOs are not regarded as "sniper" optics. Just my recommendation. Your gun, your choice.

[DHart]

Yes, and I have tried a H1 on my GSR in the past with very positive results. However, you say that you intend this to be a SHTF type set-up. The GSR is purpose built to be a survival and self-defense rifle. In other words it'll put meat on your table and is fully capable of putting down potential threats. In that regard, I'd seriously consider something that has at least a little bit of magnification and a reticle. If your RDS takes a shit (yes, it can happen even with a proven optic like an Aimpoint), at least you'll have a reticle to work with. I would also strongly advise you to consider adding the XS Sightsystem rail I mentioned. It features a built-in rear sight aperture that you can use in the event your optics fail altogether. LPVOs are not regarded as "sniper" optics. Just my recommendation. Your gun, your choice.

Makes good sense. It would be easy to leave the H1 that's on it, on it. But a LPVO sounds like a nice step up from the H1. I do need to look into them.

[Burdy]

Bushnell LRHS

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[DHart]

If your RDS takes a shit (yes, it can happen even with a proven optic like an Aimpoint), at least you'll have a reticle to work with. I would also strongly advise you to consider adding the XS Sightsystem rail I mentioned. It features a built-in rear sight aperture that you can use in the event your optics fail altogether. LPVOs are not regarded as "sniper" optics. Just my recommendation. Your gun, your choice.

Revisiting this good sense comment.

I'm beginning to think that something with a small amount of magnification (2x perhaps?) that combines a red dot, along with a reticle that is useable if the red dot fails, makes the most sense.

I've been scanning online retailers looking at RDS optics and there are a bazillion options out there. What would be some of the top choices with this capability, but sold at moderate prices ($200-$300)?

[henschman]

Leupold FXII 2.5x20 scout scope, or Burris 2.75x scout scope.