I just purchased a Panther DPMS Oracle in .308 cal. I would like some help in selection of the proper optics for it. I have read about one with a bullet drop compensator. However, they seem to be for a .223 cal. Does anyone know of an optic with a BDC for a .308? Additionally, what would be the best optic to select a fixed 10 power, or an adjustable 4.5 x 24 or something in that range? I have a Tikka in .308 with a 4 x 16 power and it is satisfactory, but it is a bolt gun and I don't know if allot changes in optics between bolt actions rifles and AR platform rifles. Any help would be appreciated.
Optics are really a matter of personal preference. I wouldn't want a fixed 10 power optic on anything, but that's just me. I like wide angle optics with an easy to focus through the eye end because I don't like having to spend too much time lining up with them. For me, a fixed 4 power scope is just fine and even so I like iron sights more than scopes. If I can see it with my eyes, I can shoot it and I'm not going to miss at anything up to 100 yards - especially with my Lee Enfield. I would never think about a scope on that.
Really, the best thing you can do is go to a gun shop that has a variety of optics and look trough them all until you find one you like. In general, you won't be able to return a scope after using it just because you decide you don't like it.
once you have it, you can go onto Nikon's website and plug in the muzzle velocity and weight of your round and print off a custom BDC for every load you shoot or even better get the Spot On app for your phone and do the calculations in the field.
BDC is an estimate as best. Even if you're using the round the scope is designed for, differences in barrel length, bullet weight, powder charge, atmospheric conditons, elevation, and many other factors will come into play. It may be close, but it will just be an estimate every time.
If you're going to be shooting 300 yards or less, it won't make a difference. If you want to shoot accurately at longer ranges (the supposed point of BDC set ups), you will instead want a scope that has consistent and accurate adjustments.
Mil dot reticle for figuring out your range, accurate adjustments, and a bargain basement price. Really hard to beat.
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