Do we need to use the stakes to keep it from moving around? Some areas near near me you can't drive a stake. Any experience with 308 w/o stakes?
1982004
Mine came without a gong, after 2 years, I still don't have the gong. One hit on the frame with a .30-06 mangled the frame beyond usage. Good luck with yours.
1982005
The only problem I've ever had was when I accidentally sheared the chain with a barrage of 5.56 rounds. Without the chain to hold it together, it swung the gong and fell into pieces. I've never used stakes and, other than that, it's never tipped over. It doesn't swing as much as you'd think...
1982006
You'll probably need something if your shooting under 300 yards. I always put a log or heavy rock on the stands of mine. It's the same where I live...mostly rock
1982007
You need to at least put some rocks on the legs or something. A 308 will tip it over if it's not staked or weighted down.
1982008
I have only used this with 5.56 using the stakes. I could only guess if it would work alright without them. Just guessing that it may move a bit without the stakes in.
1973161
First, always stake down all the loops at the bottom (all 10) and make sure the edges are taut. When set up in a grassy area ours did have some gaps so on one occasion we used site available items to strategically hold down some areas. For example small rocks, small logs, fire wood, even some canned goods, etc. Generally we have not had an issue in bare ground areas but the same tactics could apply. Hope this helps.
1463514
Have it mounted on .300 Black Out and seems to be working fine.....but .308's recoil is much stronger as u well know. It is a very well made scope and I would mount it on my .308 if I needed to. Hope this helps!
642516
I'm pretty sure we've never staked it. It's only for .22s, as long as you stick with them it won't jump around.
1545574
I only staked in the areas on a hill. I used a few of the cheap stakes that I bought with the weed guard mat at Lowes. They are just a U-shaped stake that went right over the hose.
2112783
Drive a pilot hole with a 3' piece of pipe. Eye it level as you drive. That ensures no rocks are in your way. Use the piece of pipe as a cheater bar to finish screwing it down. If it isn't exactly level...you can use a level as you predrill the screws into the 4x4 post.
1736316
you can shoot it right or left hand. I shoot a 3006 on mine with no problem. your 308 will be just fine. happy shooting.
1748349
Hey there. Never used it on a .308 but a .223 to hunt Audads in central TX. I would not recommend for .308 as it was very difficult to return to 0 after (almost) every shot.
429970
Just be careful which brush you select. There is a brush specifically for a .30 caliber which I've used for my .308 with no troubles.
1045273
Yes. We staked ours when it was on grass. I can't remember if it comes with the stakes or not though. When not on the grass it was fine. The only time you might have a problem with it not being staked would be if it was extremely windy.
863553
The Gunsite scout is a 308 rifle might not hold zero due to the recoil, I have a regular optic on my gunsite.
1471284
I can't answer that question. I stopped using the stakes when the batteries died after a season of totally ineffective performance. I really wanted them to work, but alas...
2223957
Not that bad. I have deer on ocasion set it off. We have the distance set short for traffic on ourroad. You will get false alarms when batteries are getting low. We are pretty happy with the purchase.
1177674
... I haven't had any trouble with that.. mine is on a .308 rem 700 sps... she's holding steady...If your looking at the reviews your probably seeing a bad scope that circulated around I had it myself.. it wouldn't zoom in it just got really blurry... DO NOT ORDER THE USED SCOPE that is it...
1548093
Yes - you do stake it to the ground. Not sure what you mean 'is it made for desert camping?' but I don't see why it couldn't be used while camping.
1635579
Its much better if you hammer it into the ground. However, you can shoot a fair amount of rounds before it falls over if the ground is too hard. Also, the "stakes" are pretty round so if the ground is solid they wont go in easily.
1736317
I learn to shoot a 308 a long time ago . you can shoot both right or left handed . I have done a lot of work to this shooting rest. to make it work well know and know I am happy with it. you may have to do the same. good luck.