Thread: Hunting with "Heavies" in 308 etc

Hello Guys

Been working on a new "strictly hunting" 308, it'll have a 21" barrel and as I'm aiming for a weight of 3.2Kgs (7.0 lbs) all up - its going to have a light scope with a 25.4mm tube. Currently I have in mind a Leupy VX3i in 2.5-8x36 with duplex reticle and an S1 SOD.

My self imposed limit for shooting animals like tahr and Reds is 400 to 450M, and thats in ideal conditions.

If you hunt with high BC rounds in the 2400 fps - 2500 fps class I'd be keen to hear your ideas on scopes and reticles - keep in mind they need to be light, and with good eye relief for those steep uphill shots.