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Can this scope Handel the recoil of 338 Federal chambered rifle ? — 6 Answers

by Fab, from NJ, United States Asked on February 28, 2019

Name SightMark Wraith HD 4-32x50mm Digital Rifle Scope, 1in Tube, Second Focal Plane (SFP) (4.3)
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Answered by Scheff, member, from OK, United States, on May 07, 2019

No it can not, it can handle up to 308 calibers

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Answered by TimH, guest, from IL, United States, on April 21, 2019

This riflescope. per the manufacturer, is rated for .308 Winchester recoil levels, or about 17.5 foot pounds of free recoil energy in an 8 pound rifle. The average .338 Federal load generates around 23 foot pounds in an 8 pound rifle. I wouldn't do it.

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Answered by J. Smith, guest, from OK, United States, on April 29, 2019

Says it is rated for up to .308

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Answered by Baaakaa, member, from TX, United States, on April 05, 2019

308 is max per specs

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Answered by Stumper, guest, from SD, United States, on April 02, 2019

They are rated for .308 win and smaller.

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Answered by Sean Peters, member, from TX, United States, on April 01, 2019

Scope is rated for .308 recoil or less

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