308 to big for this scope?

wheelingranger · 10-06-2009, 09:01 PM

I'm looking at getting this scope to set atop my loved Spanish lady but im afraid after a shot or two from her the zero will be gone...what do you think....p.s. I know the "cocking" handle would be in they way because the scope is 16" long but i don't plan on leaving it in the holding groove Im just going pull back and let go.

Leapers 5th Gen 6-24x50 Full Size A.O. Range Estimating Mil-Dot Red/Green Illuminated Zero Locking/Resetting Scope SCP-6245AOMDLTS w/ FREE Shipping SALE

thanks,
Danny

jrswanson1 · 10-07-2009, 01:04 AM

Leapers? Seriously?

They're an airsoft company. It's $105 for a reason.

Jim

Billyz · 10-07-2009, 01:08 AM

I have seen pics of some ridiculously large scopes on cetmes. I am not a big fan of Leapers but I cant say it wont work. I do know that Leapers will stand behind the product.

just_a_car · 10-07-2009, 01:13 AM

Don't worry about that scope length. I have this scope on my CETME with an aluminum two-rail claw mount and the charging handle just clears the scope... with the scope caps on. It's also really clear for the price you pay. I love it.

Pics in my album: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/mem...ums-cetme.html

badmojoman · 10-07-2009, 01:00 PM

I Have this scope. I mounted it to my Cetme but it sat to low with the mount I had causing the charging handle to hit it. I instead mounted it to my Enfield 2A 308. Once I got it dialed in it has held zero fine. The one I bought is not an "air gun" scope. But be careful, Leepers also make airsoft scopes!!
Mine is shockproof and if this is the one you want, you should get it here. SCP-100 - Leapers UTG Reticle Intensified 4-16x50 5th Generation Scop Illuminated Reticle 1/4 MOA Includes Lens Covers

Craig

Mooseman684 · 10-07-2009, 01:21 PM

I have had some Leapers scopes in the past and they are tough and handle recoil just fine , especially the one you are looking at (5th Gen)....I would go with the 4-16X scope because you dont need any more Magnification than that on a .308 rifle. When you go above 10X you start getting into "Mirage effect" problems...

Rich

pico · 10-07-2009, 03:32 PM

Your rifle will work well out to 500-600 meters. Trying to hit beyond that might be expecting too much. The lower end scope manufacturers have their place. Barska makes one capable of handling a .50 BMG recoil for around $300. It is at least 1/3rd the cost of the next one around for that load, so I would guess leapers would handle the recoil well enough. I would make sure you have some threadlock on the screws holding up the scope to the mount. Anyway, good luck.

gascan · 10-15-2009, 05:26 PM

I put a Russian POSP 6x42 on mine, I paid like 165 bucks for it. I love it. built like a tank (just about as heavy as one) but is clear, robust, and holds zero well.

wheelingranger · 10-24-2009, 09:30 PM

not a good day for my cetme....went out to the range and after 6 shots it jammed....the bullet ended up 1 inch in front of neck.....had to use a cleaning rod and a hammer to get it out.... but it left no damage...i did good at the range before it jammed though....anyone use it to hunt with...I'm really considering it....

Big Dog · 10-25-2009, 08:48 AM

Any good quality scope is fine for the CETME - of all semiauto .30 caliber battle rifles it has the lowest felt recoil.
Mine wears a simply 6X42 'German Reticle' Chinese-made scope, and has worked fine for several years of shooting. I do have it on high see-thru rings, so the iron sights are still useable without removing the scope.

10-06-2009, 09:01 PM	#1
wheelingranger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wheeling ,wv Posts: 121	308 to big for this scope? I'm looking at getting this scope to set atop my loved Spanish lady but im afraid after a shot or two from her the zero will be gone...what do you think....p.s. I know the "cocking" handle would be in they way because the scope is 16" long but i don't plan on leaving it in the holding groove Im just going pull back and let go. Leapers 5th Gen 6-24x50 Full Size A.O. Range Estimating Mil-Dot Red/Green Illuminated Zero Locking/Resetting Scope SCP-6245AOMDLTS w/ FREE Shipping SALE thanks, Danny

10-07-2009, 01:08 AM	#3
Billyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 241	I have seen pics of some ridiculously large scopes on cetmes. I am not a big fan of Leapers but I cant say it wont work. I do know that Leapers will stand behind the product. __________________ COG #47

10-07-2009, 01:13 AM	#4
just_a_car Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonds, WA Posts: 4,091	Don't worry about that scope length. I have this scope on my CETME with an aluminum two-rail claw mount and the charging handle just clears the scope... with the scope caps on. It's also really clear for the price you pay. I love it. Pics in my album: http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/mem...ums-cetme.html __________________ B.S. Chemistry UofWA '09 CETME Owners - Founder AK-47 owners - Member The Mosin Men - Member

10-07-2009, 01:21 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness. Unit 13 Posts: 11,305 Images: 2	I have had some Leapers scopes in the past and they are tough and handle recoil just fine , especially the one you are looking at (5th Gen)....I would go with the 4-16X scope because you dont need any more Magnification than that on a .308 rifle. When you go above 10X you start getting into "Mirage effect" problems... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

10-15-2009, 05:26 PM	#8
gascan Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 15	I put a Russian POSP 6x42 on mine, I paid like 165 bucks for it. I love it. built like a tank (just about as heavy as one) but is clear, robust, and holds zero well. Attached Thumbnails

10-07-2009, 01:04 AM	#2
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,093	Leapers? Seriously? They're an airsoft company. It's $105 for a reason. Jim

10-07-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
badmojoman Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 38	I Have this scope. I mounted it to my Cetme but it sat to low with the mount I had causing the charging handle to hit it. I instead mounted it to my Enfield 2A 308. Once I got it dialed in it has held zero fine. The one I bought is not an "air gun" scope. But be careful, Leepers also make airsoft scopes!! Mine is shockproof and if this is the one you want, you should get it here. SCP-100 - Leapers UTG Reticle Intensified 4-16x50 5th Generation Scop Illuminated Reticle 1/4 MOA Includes Lens Covers Craig

10-07-2009, 03:32 PM	#7
pico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 202	Your rifle will work well out to 500-600 meters. Trying to hit beyond that might be expecting too much. The lower end scope manufacturers have their place. Barska makes one capable of handling a .50 BMG recoil for around $300. It is at least 1/3rd the cost of the next one around for that load, so I would guess leapers would handle the recoil well enough. I would make sure you have some threadlock on the screws holding up the scope to the mount. Anyway, good luck.

10-24-2009, 09:30 PM	#9
wheelingranger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: wheeling ,wv Posts: 121	not a good day for my cetme....went out to the range and after 6 shots it jammed....the bullet ended up 1 inch in front of neck.....had to use a cleaning rod and a hammer to get it out.... but it left no damage...i did good at the range before it jammed though....anyone use it to hunt with...I'm really considering it....

10-25-2009, 08:48 AM	#10
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,906	Any good quality scope is fine for the CETME - of all semiauto .30 caliber battle rifles it has the lowest felt recoil. Mine wears a simply 6X42 'German Reticle' Chinese-made scope, and has worked fine for several years of shooting. I do have it on high see-thru rings, so the iron sights are still useable without removing the scope. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield