I just purchase a LMT MWSE 308 with a 16 inch free float barrel. And wondering what kind of optics I should use.The longest rife range where I live is 200 yards. So I was wondering should I go with a red dot or scope. I would like yal’s opinion.
Thanks
Midway has the Weaver Tactical scope on sale for $299. It’s the 3-10X42. I would go with it.
thanks for the reply I will check that scope out
For the capability of that rifle I would recommend at least a decent 1-6x, 1-8, or 3-18 if you want to get serious about it.
There are no shortage of good options out there, but to be quite frank, with extremely few exceptions, expect to pay north of $1k for anything worth sticking to that blaster.
Exactly. And just because your local range only goes to 200 doesn’t mean you won’t find other opportunities to stretch it farther. If you want to spend under $1k then maybe look at the Vortex Viper PST lines like the 2.5-10x32.
Midway USA often has some good deals on higher priced optics. They had the NF 5.5-22x for $250 off retail. I shoulda jumped on that but didn’t. I agree, get some good glass for the MWS, it will really make a difference.
You need to get that rifle out where it can spread its wings now, Child. 
lol, thanks everyone for the response
I just put together a cheap LR-308 carbine for hog hunting and I purchased a Nikon Monarch Line M-308. The glass is actually surprisingly clear and the light transmission is great. It looks as good if not a bit better than my +/-$500 dollar Leupold scope.
I know a lot of people believe you should spend as much on your scope as you do on your rifle but I don’t feel that way and never have. Just my 2 cents. I also don’t need more than 9x mag to shoot hogs at up to 300 yds so a 6-18 wasn’t necessary.
May want to check Optics Planet prices once you decide on the scope. I’m also looking for a better scope. Currently have a MK2 T2 Tactical 4X12 Leopould on my LMT MWS.
One thing about Optics Planet; they will frequently have items listed that are not actually in stock. I have gotten some good deals from them, but I have also been burned a few times, be warned.
If I were getting a 16" carbine, I would top it with a low-power variable in the 1-6 or 1-8 power range. 6-8x is enough power to make hits on a man-sized target right out to the max effective range of a 16" 308. Plus, many of them are reasonable light/compact in comparison to a much larger 4-16x50 (or similar) variable.
The Leupold VX6 1-6x is a solid choice - very lightweight, good glass, excellent Aimpoint-like illumination, and sturdy. The only issue is the reticle choices are not 100% ideal for a tactical situation. But it can be had for ~$800, and Mil dials are available.
I personally have a Trijicon TR24 on my SPR, with a 4x top end it is a little bit short on power for 300+ yd shots.
My dream optic would be a US Optics SR8. There was a review posted on M4C of it - it is worth a read just to drool for sure.
Caveat Emptor… They’re a lot like Botach. Some reading on another site which is just one of numerous thread discussing them.
What exactly do you think the “max effective range of a 16” 308" is?
I know that you weren’t directing this at me, and I understand the purpose of the pointed question, so this really isn’t directed at you, but rather to share information:
Max effective range on a point target with a 16" 7.62 rifle is 1,000 meters by military standards, and is used past that in training and combat by trained precision marksmen.
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Exactly… I used a an ST-10 for awhile and it worked great out to 1250 on a full size IPSC and a 66% at 950 but I highly doubt at 6x I would see enough of anything to make any sort of necessary corrections. It was beginning to sound like someone might be going the direction that I hear all the time where people think a 308 falls out of the sky at 800 lol.
I went with the Leupold 1.1-8X34 on my SR25 and I can get hits pretty consistant out to 1K on IPSC steel.
During one session, I hit the hostage style center, the cut out that flaps open, 3 out of 5 shots during one string. I guess the Gods were shining on me that day :D…
I feel a 1-6 / 1-8 are definitely a great option to consider on a battle rifle and I was in the LAV BR class with F2S where I saw what he could do at 1K yards with 6X optic…Made me a believer that day that anything is possible…
I have an M&P-10 (18" barrel) on layaway and plan to mount a 2.5x10 Nightforce on it. It should give me a package that’s versatile, compact, light and rugged
I agree. Ordered a Nikon M308 from them for my M&P10. I got an email 2 days later saying “out of stock- no estimate on availability.” Cancelled my order with them and got one from Natchez Shooters supply.