Optics questions for Rem700VS in .308

[Kharn]

I'm planning on picking up a Remington 700 VS in .308 this weekend as a belated college graduation/finding-first-real-job present to myself, but I have a few questions about the optics I'll need to mount (as the VS has no iron sights).

My current plan is to use a spare scope I have until I can afford a quality base, rings and scope (I'm leaning towards Leupold for all 3, VX-III level or above for the scope), which will require waiting 4-5 months for a promotion/bonus at my job. My main intended use for the rifle will be punching paper, but with occasional use for deer/coyote hunting.

1. I have a Bushnell Sportview 3-9x32 sitting unused in my safe (mounted on a .22lr I havent used in probably 2 years), would such a scope survive being mounted on a .308 and would it be a practical place-holder for a few months?

2. Would the scope (mentioned in #1) and rifle combination be viable for deer hunting out to 300 yards? One of my coworkers has offered to take me out on his private hunting grounds once I complete hunter safety and am confident with my rifle, but he said the normal shot on the farm is between 200 and 300 yards due to the fields being cleared.

Thanks,
Kharn

 

[Gunrunner]

The Bushnell should hold up on the VS in 308. For longer range shooting at game I prefer a little higher power magnification, maybe up to 14X. But I have older eyes that don't focus as well as they used to. Just make sure you practice enough to make that 1'st shot count.

 

[Bullet]

I had a Bushnell 3X9 on a Remington PSS (308). It worked fine.

 

[El Rojo]

Yes it will work and I recommend using 150 grain bullets. Make sure to sight your gun in 2-3" high at a 100 so you will be right on at 200 and about 14-18" low at 300. I missed a buck with my VS one year because I was zeroed at 100 and it was about a 300 yard shot. I aimed at the top of his back. After marching up and down the hills looking for the deer, I decided to just stick with my 700 ADL in .30-06 and haven't missed since (well once this year, but I didn't have a good rest and was glad I missed and I got another buck 45 minutes later).

Here is my Remington 700 VS in .308 with a HS Precision PRT-25 stock, IOR Valdera 20 MOA base and 30mm rings, and Leupold 6.5-20x50mm LRT scope.