Thread: New scope

Originally Posted by SimpleHunter12

Hey guys, recently scored a nice scope for a few hundred. It’s a vortex diamondback tactical in 4-16x44 (MRAD). Just got a question, never used a scope with the turrets on it, I’m a little confused at what I’m looking at I’ll be honest, is their any dummy guides to help understand it. Before this I used a Burris 3-9x40 (MOA) which I never changed the distance on I just shot from the same distance.
Also would this scope be to over the top for a 308.

Thanks team, look forward to hearing from yas ��

By turrets to you mean exposed turrets that can be adjusted without undoing the turret caps? If it is the case then these are generally used with a rangefinder when shooting longer distances, and the scope can be dialed in so you don't need to hold over for drop. It is simpler than it sounds once you start using it. Some people carry a chart, others memorise a chart, and some have dials that have the distances etched in for the cartridge they use.

4-16 is not over the top for a .308 per se. It is more a question of whether it is over the top for the type of hunting you do, if you are taking regular shots at more than 200yd and you don't spend much time sneaking around in the scrub, then this is about right, if you mostly hunt in close scrub and bush, you may find that this scope is over the top.