Most of us who have been around for several decades went thru the cheap scope era of our lives, followed by getting rid of all of them and buying good stuff. Don't buy junk!!
Don't buy junk!!
Also, I just read ScopesField blog post on the best .308 rifle scope and they did mention how the Vortex Diamondback is a superb scope.
https://scopesfield.com/best-scope-for-308/
They also put a UTG at #2.
But yes, the Diamondback is a great upgrade from the UTG brand.
While I use some of UTG products happily, for scopes around $97 range, I believe there are better options.I'm thinking about buying a 308 rifle for deer hunting and was wondering which scope you guys would recommend?
UTG 3-12x44 30mm compact scope. It's cheap (only $97) ... Should I buy the UTG or are there any other recommendations?
At 4-12x40mm, you could consider Bushnell Dusk & Dawn for $95 at price point of $97 UTG - https://www.amazon.com/Bushnell-614124-Adjustable-Objective-Riflescope/dp/B00J2RGEXE/ref=sr_1_4?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1539740862&sr=1-4&keywords=bushnell+dusk+and+dawn+scope&th=1&psc=1They also put a UTG at #2. But yes, the Diamondback is a great upgrade from the UTG brand.I'm going to opt in for the Vortex Optics Diamondback. It has a lot of good reviews on Amazon and ... ScopesField ... did mention how the Vortex Diamondback is a superb scope.
Most of us who have been around for several decades went thru the cheap scope era of our lives, followed by getting rid of all of them and buying good stuff. Don't buy junk!!
I have that scope in 4-14 on my .22 CZ It is excellent. Was worth the $500 I paid. That’s approaching a screaming deal priceIf I were buying new to scope a hunting rifle in .308, I don't think you can beat the price on this Leupold VX-3i: https://www.bearbasin.net/product_p/leu170680.htm
Same scope that was on my .308 for close to 30 years. Yep, 2.5 and it's wide FOV is all you need up to 200 yards easy.An older Leupold VariX III 2.5-8x
Burris and Nikon are the best "budget" scopes. Nikon above Burris.
My personal fav scope for a short action deer rifle is the leupold 2.5-8 vx3 I have one on my 308 feather weight and couldn't be happier performance wise and visually on my rifle