Purchased a new Bergara B-14 Hunter series .308. Need a scope recommendation to pair with it. I hunt frequently in the woods of east Texas where I typically shoot 50-75 yards but would like something I could reach out to 300 yards. Looking to spend $800 or less. Thanks in advance

I think any reputable 3-9x would fit the bill here. Fixed 4x or LPVO would also be worth considering.

When I hunted Cass county it was with a red dot, 1-3x or iron sights. None of those really fit your rifle.

Rudolph 5-25 ffp. Regular price is 750. I do then for texags for 675

Schmidt and Bender or Nightforce don't be a lol poor.

Get a 1-8x LPVO.

50-75 with a 5x minimum might be too much.

Duckslayer15 said:

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Purchased a new Bergara B-14 Hunter series .308. Need a scope recommendation to pair with it. I hunt frequently in the woods of east Texas where I typically shoot 50-75 yards but would like something I could reach out to 300 yards. Looking to spend $800 or less. Thanks in advance

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I have been looking at this. Carter's country in Houston has it for $449 and you get a mounting bracket with it

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-strike-eagle-1-8x24-ar-bdc3.html

I dont know jack about hunting east Texas and have no recs.

But blue star for the rarely seen well written question. Use case, intended ranges, and budget. Most "what should I buy" questions posted are lacking at least 2 of those important parameters.

One thing with an LPVO, those have a very small objective. Hunting in the woods at dawn and dusk would not be as good as something with a bigger bell. Low power won't be an issue, but at 8x, the exit pupil on most of the LPVOs is a little bigger than 3mm... the majority of people out there will see brighter images with a bigger objective.

And I keep forgetting about this guy:

https://www.rudolphoptics.com/collections/riflescopes/products/rudolph-vh-3-16x42mm-t8-ffp-ir-reticle

I can get it at $800. I run the 4-20x version on several guns and I love it.

Leupold VX3-HD 3.5-10x40 would be good for that rig.

Non-Typical said:

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Leupold VX3-HD 3.5-10x40 would be good for that rig.

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This is what you need. I would bump up to the 3.5-10x50 if you can afford it. Leupold makes a good, tough scope that can take a hit and not lose its zero.

I've got a new Steiner GS3 2-10x42 with a #4 reticle and a gently used Leupold Vx3i 3.5-10 w/ windplex reticle sitting on my shelf I need to put up for sale if either of those interest you.

I honestly think a Leupold VX 5 2-10 is perfect for your use case but is about $150 outside your price range

Trijicon Accupoint 3-9x40 (lighter) or 2.5-10x56 (brighter). You might able to find a 2.5-12x42 (versatile) around $800.

Ferris Wheel Allstar said:

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Duckslayer15 said:

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Purchased a new Bergara B-14 Hunter series .308. Need a scope recommendation to pair with it. I hunt frequently in the woods of east Texas where I typically shoot 50-75 yards but would like something I could reach out to 300 yards. Looking to spend $800 or less. Thanks in advance

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I have been looking at this. Carter's country in Houston has it for $449 and you get a mounting bracket with it

https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-strike-eagle-1-8x24-ar-bdc3.html

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PSA regularly has these on sale with the mount for $299

PSA Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8 LVPO

You have to enter the coupon code "STRIKE" and the $200 discount will be applied in the cart.

TheEyeGuy said:

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One thing with an LPVO, those have a very small objective. Hunting in the woods at dawn and dusk would not be as good as something with a bigger bell. Low power won't be an issue, but at 8x, the exit pupil on most of the LPVOs is a little bigger than 3mm... the majority of people out there will see brighter images with a bigger objective.

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Great point.

I'm curious though - is anybody working on low magnification (6-8x) LPVO scopes with larger objectives?

Following closely. I also just purchased a Bergara .308. But I'll be using it in the mountains, so expect most shots to be longer.

TheEyeGuy said:

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Rudolph 5-25 ffp. Regular price is 750. I do then for texags for 675

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Is the Rudolph warranty as good as Vortex?

Im sort of in the same boat since my 8.6 pistol is just about finished. Im only using for hunting and I hate just about all the reticles offered in the LPVO. The Rudolph 1x6 seems to be the only reticle I like since its simple and Im not using it to play operator on the weekends. Ive flip-flopped several times so Ill just do nothing for now. Its only going to be for day use since I use a thermal at night. Good luck OP.