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

[DHart]

I don't know where to begin, as there are so many different available options and I don't know very much about scopes.

What I want is a compact, moderate-price, rifle scope for defense and possibly hunting use on this Ruger Gunsight Scout .308:



(I will be moving the RDS off the Scout and over to an AR)

I don't expect to be shooting this at long ranges, just close- to moderate-range distances.

Features I'm wondering about: llumination? Zoom range? Aperture? What brand/model offers excellent quality without spending a LOT of cash?

Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions.

[Uprange41]

What are the targets, and what ranges? And do you plan on running it in the scout position, or over the receiver?

[JoshNC]

Leupy mk6 3-18
Nightforce 2.5-10

[GH41]

Leupy mk6 3-18
Nightforce 2.5-10

Won't work unless he puts another mount on it. With the scout mount he needs a LER scope.

[NongShim]

I would run a MK6 1-6 with TMR-D. Put it in a LaRue SPR extended mount, with the mount backwards if you can't mount it on the receiver.

[Boba Fett v2]

Won't work unless he puts another mount on it. With the scout mount he needs a LER scope.

Um... not quite.

The Ruger GSR comes with 1" scope rings, so he can either run an optic with a 1" tube or spring for a larger set of rings. That said, if the OP decides against a LER scope, I'd recommend taking a look at the Vortex 1-6x Strike Eagle mounted in the traditional way. I used it on my Ruger GSR and it worked great. The Redfield Revolution 2-7x33 Accu-Range is a good cost effective solution as well, made in the USA and backed by Leupold's lifetime warranty as an added bonus. Additionally, the OP could opt for the XS Sight Systems extended rail if he wants to retain the use of back-up iron sights. Personally, I think the GSR is a great host for either an RDS or an LPV optic.

[DHart]

What are the targets, and what ranges? And do you plan on running it in the scout position, or over the receiver?

Inebriated... I'm thinking that the Ruger Gunsight Scout .308 will be, for me, a SHTF DEFENSE rifle in addition to my AR-15s. Something with harder hitting rounds that might be used at somewhat longer ranges than the AR. But nothing significantly LONG-range. I'm thinking a good defense rifle at, perhaps, 75-150 yards?

[DHart]

Won't work unless he puts another mount on it. With the scout mount he needs a LER scope.

What is an LER scope? Sorry, I don't know some of these acronyms.

[Boba Fett v2]

What is an LER scope? Sorry, I don't know some of these acronyms.

Long Eye Relief

[DHart]

I would run a MK6 1-6 with TMR-D. Put it in a LaRue SPR extended mount, with the mount backwards if you can't mount it on the receiver.

NongShim... thank you, but... what is a TMR-D? I'm trying to catch up with you guys and your acronyms!