The right scope will extend your weapon’s effective range as well as your ability to engage rapidly. The FNAR is a heavy-hitting, full-powered rifle, and the right scope brings out its true potential.
Here are our recommendations for the best scopes for FNAR on the market:
FNAR Scope 1: Vortex Optics Viper PST
Vortex makes tons of awesome optics of all types for all budgets. The Viper PST is one of their more premium lines and comes in a variety of different magnification levels. With the semi-auto action and the .308 caliber of the FNAR, I believe the 3 to 15 power magnification is best for the rifle. It allows you to utilize the weapon at closer ranges, as well as extended ranges for more precise shooting. The Viper PST also comes in a variety of reticle configurations and the EBR-4 MOA is perfect.
The PST (see full specs) allows for both windage and elevation compensation to a big degree and this allows the FNAR and Viper PST to function as a tactical weapon’s platform or a hunting rifle. It can do a little bit of everything and it should have a scope that matches that level of performance. The Viper PST offers performance in spades. It gives you an amazingly clear glass, as well as excellent low light performance due to the excellent lens coating. These fully multi-coated lenses are both abrasion resistant and add to the optic’s performance.
The Vortex Viper also comes with tactical, fingertip adjustable turrets for quick and easy adjustments under stress and in a hurry. The Viper PST makes it extremely easy to hit targets at any range the FNAR is capable of reaching.
FNAR Scope 2: Leupold VX Freedom
Leupold. Who doesn’t love Leupold? They’ve been producing tactical, hunting, and competition optics longer than most of us have been alive. For the longest time, they made the optics for the Marine Corps’ Scout Snipers. The VX Freedom optic is perfect for a variety of applications, including hunting, competition, and tactical use. The VX Freedom comes in a variety of magnification levels and tons of different reticle options.
For the FNAR, I would go with the always simple and reliable 3-9×40. This gives you a moderate length and weight scope with a versatile degree of magnification. On top of that magnification level I’d also suggest the TRI MOA reticle. The duplex is simple, but the TRI MOA will allow you to make the most use of the FNAR and the powerful .308 cartridges it fires.
The MOA reticle allows for easy elevation and windage compensation in simple but effective MOA measurements. The VX Freedom is fully multicoated and features the twilight light management system which when combined makes the weapon very easy to use in low light conditions. This makes it a solid choice for those who are hunting with the FNAR. The Freedom has scratch resistant lenses and is shock, water, and fog proof. The VX Freedom is also a great affordable option for your rifle and won’t break the bank—easily one of the best scopes for FNAR period.
FNAR Scope 3: The Nikon Black FX1000
The Nikon Black line is Nikon’s premium grade optics. The FNAR is a premium grade gun that deserves an awesome optic and the FX1000 is that optic. It’s perfect for long-range performance and comes in a few different magnification levels. The 4-16x will get you where you need to be with the .308 caliber cartridge. The FX100 comes with both MRAD and MOA reticles and both are excellent choices.
MRAD measurements (see full specs) are finer and do allow you to really tune in and provide the highest degree of accuracy possible. The MOA measurements are broader but allow for quicker engagement and faster on target potential. Pick based on which one you know how to use. Whichever one you choose, however, the FX1000 provides remarkably clear lenses that give you an extremely high definition picture and allows you to stop and stare at the world in front of you in glorious clarity.
The FX1000 comes with high-speed turrets with built-in integral zero stop that allows you to easily return to zero when the day’s over and the shooting is done. This means you can quickly move from a windy day back to a normal environment and retain your standard zero. The Nikon Black FX1000 is an awesome rifle scope and is one you can trust for accurate and precise shooting day in and day out. It should be on anyone’s list of the best scope for FNAR for the money.
FNAR Scope 4: Primary Arms Silver Series 1-6×24
If you need to save a little money, one of the best scopes you can buy is the Primary Arms Silver Series 1-6×24 power scope. This scope isn’t just a great option for saving money but also an outstanding scope for the FNAR. As a low-powered variable optic, it allows you to have the power of both a red dot optic and a magnified view. At 1 power the illuminated reticle works as a red dot for getting on target with speed and aggression. As you increase magnification, you are able to reach further out and touch targets with ease.
The Silver Series uses an ACSS reticle that is designed for the .308 caliber round. This optic allows you to drop rounds on target with relative ease, especially at longer distances. This makes this lower-powered optic incredibly versatile. Admittedly, it’s better suited for tactical use but in a pinch you can easily use this for close-range deer hunting. The Primary Arms optic is an excellent optic for a wide variety of roles.
The FNAR as a semi-auto rifle works well for short, moderate and long-range shooting. If you are shooting short and moderate ranges then the Primary Arms 1-6X scope is perfect for you. It’s well suited for a variety of roles and complements the semi-auto action of the FNAR well.
FNAR Scopes – Hit ’Em Hard
The FNAR is a big gun with lots of potential and the right scope will bring all that potential out. And the above scopes—each of which can, in its own special way, qualify as the best scope for FNAR—you’ll have no issues achieving whatever goal you set for you and your rifle. Good luck!
