Finally got to shoot my POF with glass - Cheapy Glass - Review - Vortex

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  • sleev-les

    Prestige Worldwide
    Dec 27, 2012
    3,154
    Edgewater, MD
    I've had my .308 POF for about a year and have not had the glass to shoot it. I ended up picking up something inexpensive just to see if I could get a good zero.

    Optic: Vortex Crossfire II BDC 3-9 x 40 $150.00 (if I remember correctly, but close)
    Rings: Vortex Hunter $17.99
    Rifle: POF .308, 16" barrel, 1:10 twist
    Ammo: 147g / 165g

    First off, I had no issues holding zero. No issue with cheap rings coming loose. I zero'ed at 100 yards with the 147g (sorry, can't remember the brand) and had roughly a 5moa group at the 100. When I switched to the 165g (can't remember the brand of this either) the group cut down roughly half to 2.5/3 moa. From my zero, I went out to the 300, no changing of elevation or windage, but used the BDC hash mark for the 300 and hit a bowling pin on the first shot (this was 147g round). Overall, the rifle performed well and I was impressed with the glass for a cheap option. It won't stay on there forever, but just until I can get some money together for something better. Just thought I'd put this up there for anyone that may need a cheaper option.
     

    armed ferret

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    Sep 23, 2008
    7,943
    McDoogal's
    I've always been a fan of Vortex's offerings. Bet that POF shoots even better with some FGMM or other match stuff. Or a quality handload. :)
     

    sleev-les

    Prestige Worldwide
    Dec 27, 2012
    3,154
    Edgewater, MD
    I will be testing more ammo options in the future. Both of the manufactures I were using were cheap. Thats why I can't remember the names lol. I've been finding myself enjoying precision shooting more and more.. I'm really wanting another long range bolt gun. I was really happy with the POF at 300y
     

    mdoffroad

    Looking to Learn
    Aug 26, 2011
    1,606
    Abingdon, MD
    I bet that POF rifle does as much as your abilities allow to the same range as the bolt gun.... my brother ditched his Rem700 to get the POF 308... damn nice rifle!
     

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